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How to play Table Tennis
Take a moment with Table Tennis before moving to another game. Reach eleven points with a two-point lead. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Look at what changes after your first action.
rally/service model, win-by-two and alternating deuce service.
Read before acting
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your goal
Reach eleven points with a two-point lead. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
Step by step
- Serve.
- Move the lower paddle under the ball.
- Hit after the bounce near your baseline.
- A missed return gives a point.
Controls
Pointer/paddle buttons; Hit / return; Space serves or hits. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
A useful example
An early hit is rejected; wait while positioning the paddle. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Watch out for this
The ball-flight model is timing-based, not full tournament physics. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Common questions
As a new player, what is the goal of Table Tennis?
The key detail is this: Reach eleven points with a two-point lead.
Before I begin, how do I control Table Tennis?
The key detail is this: Pointer/paddle buttons; Hit / return; Space serves or hits.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Table Tennis?
An early hit is rejected; wait while positioning the paddle.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Table Tennis?
The ball-flight model is timing-based, not full tournament physics.
As a new player, what format does Table Tennis offer?
rally/service model, win-by-two and alternating deuce service.
While reading the Guide, which play mode does Table Tennis use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo vs computer. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.