Ping Pong

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Made famous by the likes of Forrest Gump and Ming Soy Ling, Ping-Pong is a fantastic, fast-paced game that can be played one-on-one or in teams of two. With a silly looking paddle and a little plastic ball, this is a game that gets you moving and ... more »

How to Do a Forehand Chop in Table Tennis

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This defensive stroke is named for its downward cleaving motion. Retreat a step or two and chop under the ball to give it some backspin... more »

How to Hit the Lob Shot in Table Tennis

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A good defensive shot against the smash shot or the topspin drive, the lob shot provides extra airtime so that you can get back into position. It can also throw off your opponent's timing... more »

How to Do a Backhand Chop in Table Tennis

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Named for its downward cleaving motion, the chop is a classic defensive stroke that lands the ball short on your opponent's side with a very heavy backspin... more »

How to Do a Backhand Drive in Table Tennis

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Shorter and quicker than the forehand drive, this backhand attack is one the most effective offensive weapons in table tennis... more »

How to Hit a Forehand Smash in Table Tennis

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No shot in table tennis can put away an opponent more effectively than the forehand slam. It's easy to smack one that has bounced three-feet high, but learning to rip a topspin smash from table level takes balance, patience and practice... more »

How to Do a Topspin Serve in Table Tennis

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The topspin serve is a good basic attacking serve. The topspin causes the ball to accelerate as it hits the table, forcing your opponent to act quickly... more »

How to Hit the Smash Shot in Table Tennis

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Forget spin, finesse and defense - the smash shot is pure, ruthless power. Hit it properly and don't expect a return... more »

How to Fix a Dented Ping Pong Ball

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When playing ping pong, it's easy to get mad at losing and crush the ball. Rather than stop playing, learn how to fix a dented ping pong ball... more »

How to Fold A Ping Pong Table

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This is a simple guide to folding a table.. more »

How to Keep Score in Table Tennis

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Scoring table tennis doesn't include "loves" and "deuces" like court tennis. Instead, players battle their way to 11 points (although some people may choose to play to 21)... more »

How to Receive Service in Table Tennis

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The key to a good service return is reading the spin of the serve... more »

How to Recognize a Service Fault in Table Tennis

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There are certain requirements for each serve in table tennis. When these are not met, the receiver scores a point without ever having to hit the ball. Here is a guide to commonly made service faults... more »

How to Do a Backhand Push in Table Tennis

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The most common stroke in table tennis is the push stroke. Learn this one first and start playing with good form... more »

How to Do a Backhand Serve in Table Tennis

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The backhand serve is a good change-up from your normal serve, and may catch your opponent off guard. It takes some practice to get it up to the level of your other serves... more »

How to Do a Forehand Push in Table Tennis

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The forehand push is the most basic forehand shot. It is a vital skill for any table tennis player... more »

How to Dress for Table Tennis

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Dress for success when it comes to table tennis. You should never wear tank tops, cut-off shirts or shorts, or jeans. Strive for conservative and elegant dress that is simple and athletic. You can wear anything you like during non-match play or ... more »

How to Grip the Paddle in Table Tennis

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Getting the proper grip on your table tennis paddle is a matter of both choice and comfort. Try the two most common grips to decide which you like best... more »

How to Hit a Backhand Loop in Table Tennis

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The loop shot is an aggressive variation on the block shot. The backhand loop is much more difficult than the forehand, but once effectively mastered, it can be a very useful weapon... more »

How to Hit a Forehand Loop in Table Tennis

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The loop shot is an aggressive variation of the block shot. Master the forehand loop before you attempt the backhand version... more »

How to make a ping-pong ball gun

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45 seconds for hours of fun!.. more »

How to Play Doubles in Table Tennis

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Playing doubles adds a whole new dimension to table tennis. Working well with your partner is the crucial element to a winning doubles team... more »

How to Return Service With Spin in Table Tennis

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Once you can read your opponent's spin on the serve, it's time to start sending some spin back. It's not as hard as it sounds, and it will make your opponent think twice about those tricky serves... more »

How to Do a Forehand Drive in Table Tennis

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Once you've mastered the forehand push, use the forehand drive to add some power to your game. Unleash into the ball with everything you have on this shot, as long as you can keep it under control... more »

How to Be a Ping-Pong Superstar

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There are few achievements as prestigious as becoming a ping-pong superstar. Obviously, reaching that level of success in such a competitive and popular sport requires a great deal of work and some luck. Read on to find out how you can become a ... more »

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