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Step 1
Set the cups up right. Beer pong starts with either 6 or 10 cups. Stack them in a pyramid shape with each one touching the others. Center the pyramid in the middle of the table with no more than half a thumb's length from the edge of the table.
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Step 2
Choose the right formation. You can rearrange twice in the game. The first stack should resemble a smaller pyramid. The second stack allows you to be more creative. One effective formation is to make a "T" with the cups. By having three cups in the back row, it gives the opponent a more difficult target to focus on.
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Step 3
Wash the ball after every shot. Hygiene often not valued in a good game of beer pong. The ball starts off sitting in a dirty bowl. During the course of the game it travels to the floor, on the table, is passed around to several people, and spends some time in your cup. Keep a few cups of water handy to rinse the ball and at least pretend that you are being hygienic.
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Step 4
Keep the playing area clean so your arrangement isn't affected by a messy table. Have a rag handy: Called a "Zamboni," the beer pong rag is vital because there will be multiple spills and splashing everywhere on the table.
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Step 5
Keep your head when arranging your cups. Successful beer pong teams win by getting the other team drunk first and sticking to a winning strategy. Know your limits and try to keep a clear head the more you play. The object is to win, not get hammered.
