Guide to Ping Pong
Our Guide to palying the Game of Ping Pong
In our Guide we discover that Ping-Pong is an accessible and versatile sport.
Ping-Pong is an accessible and versatile sport based on a scaled down version of lawn tennis requiring delicacy, agility and coordination. Originally introduced as a Parlour game in the UK during the late 19th Century, Ping-Pong has grown today to become the most popular racket sport in the world, an Olympic event and the national sport of China.
Suitable for players of all ages and physical abilities and due to its widespread popularity, Ping-Pong is often described as the 'sport of the masses'. With variations of game continually evolving and rapid technological advances in equipment manufacture more people than ever are now playing Ping-Pong and the future of this remarkable game is looking increasingly bright.
Basic guide to Ping Pong
About Olympic Table Tennis / Ping-Pong:
Table tennis is truly a sport for all ages, and while you may not make an Olympic team in your forties, it's never too late to get started. And although most elite table tennis players peak in their twenties, the rest of us can often keep improving our training, tactics, and techniques into our sixties and beyond! The articles below will help you get started in ping-pong the right way.
Ping Pong is a sport that is both a simple and complex!
Try these step-by-step lessons and one-sheet how-tos that provide easy introductions for ping-pong beginners as well as valuable tips for advanced Ping Pong players.
How to Play the Basic Strokes of Ping Pong
It's easy to learn the basic strokes of ping-pong, and once these are mastered you will build on these strokes to play the advanced shots of modern table tennis, as played in the Olympic Games. Its important to learn all the fundamental shots
How to Choose Your First Ping-Pong Paddle
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Beginner's Guide to Serving
The serve is one of the most important areas of the game, but also one of the most difficult to understand as a spectator. Always learn why the serve is crucial, and how to improve your own serve.
Beginner's Guide to Returning Serve
The return of serve is the receiver's first chance to nullify the advantage held by the server. Find out why the return of serve is important in Olympic table tennis.
Ping-Pong or Table Tennis? Which is the Correct Name?
Commentators at the Olympics seem to use ping-pong and table tennis interchangeably - which is right? Does it matter. Ping Pong was first but Table Tennis is now the more commonly used term in the UK
How to Put Your Strokes Together
Once the serve and return of serve are completed, the players will fight for control of the rally. Learn how to put your own strokes together to maximize your chances of winning each point.
The Magic of Spin
What separates table tennis at the Olympic Games from ping-pong in your basement? The answer is simple but also incredibly complex - spin!
Advice For Your First Tournament
Are you inspired by the ping-pong players at the Olympic Games? Want to enter your first official tournament? Here's some handy advice on what to expect and how to play your best.
What to Bring to a Table Tennis Competition
Ever wondered what the pros carry in their table tennis bags? Here's a heads up of the equipment they carry, and what you'll need to be fully prepared for your own competitions.
Doubles Tips for Ping Pong
Although no longer contested as individual events at the Olympics, doubles is still included as part of the teams competitions. Here's some tips on how to improve your own doubles play, and which will help you understand what the top Olympic players are doing out on court.
Ping Pong Training for Beginners
Want to make it to the Olympics? You'll need plenty of training ! Join your local ping pong club.
Ping-Pong Footwork for Beginners
Speaking of feet, it's important to know how to move them and where to put them!
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