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By Greg Letts, About.com Guide to Ping-Pong

Playing Your First Tournament - Do's, Dont's, and Details

Sunday July 27, 2008
OK, so you've beaten everyone at home in your garage and you've trashed your workmates in the lunchroom. It's time to move up to the big time - but you're nervous about embarrassing yourself in front of all those tournament veterans.

Fear not, oh young padawan. As a battle-scarred competitor myself, I'm here to pass on a few of the first tournament do's, don'ts and details that will help you relax and enjoy the thrill of your first competition.

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