Table Tennis / Ping-Pong: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Choosing a Table Tennis Table
Advice and information about how to choose the right ping-pong table for you. Includes advice on mini ping-pong tables, outdoor table tennis tables, and table tennis table conversion tops.
Advice and information about how to choose the right ping-pong table for you. Includes advice on mini ping-pong tables, outdoor table tennis tables, and table tennis table conversion tops.
Important Rules for Ping-Pong
A comprehensive list of the important basic table tennis rules for beginners, with full explanations. Learn which basic ping-pong rules you really need to know.
A comprehensive list of the important basic table tennis rules for beginners, with full explanations. Learn which basic ping-pong rules you really need to know.
Choose Your First Paddle
Ready to buy your first table tennis bat? Get information, advice and recommendations about what to look for in your first ping-pong paddle.
Ready to buy your first table tennis bat? Get information, advice and recommendations about what to look for in your first ping-pong paddle.
Grip Types in Ping-Pong
A comprehensive list of grip types in table tennis/ ping-pong, with explanations and photographs.
A comprehensive list of grip types in table tennis/ ping-pong, with explanations and photographs.
The Laws of Table Tennis
Read the Laws of Table Tennis/ Ping-Pong rules. Settle those table tennis rules arguments once and for all!
Read the Laws of Table Tennis/ Ping-Pong rules. Settle those table tennis rules arguments once and for all!
The Service and the Return
Read the ITTF laws table tennis regarding the service and the return.
Read the ITTF laws table tennis regarding the service and the return.
Play the Basic Strokes
How to Play the Basic Strokes of Table Tennis/ Ping-Pong - a guide with photos and explanations. Learn about serving and returning serve, counterhitting, pushing, driving, chopping, smashing, looping and more!
How to Play the Basic Strokes of Table Tennis/ Ping-Pong - a guide with photos and explanations. Learn about serving and returning serve, counterhitting, pushing, driving, chopping, smashing, looping and more!
A Brief History of Ping-Pong
A brief history of the sport of table tennis (or ping-pong), from its early origins in Victorian England, through the use of pimpled rubber, the introduction of sponge, the dominance of the Chinese, the introduction of speed glue, and the sweeping rule changes of 2000, into the future.
A brief history of the sport of table tennis (or ping-pong), from its early origins in Victorian England, through the use of pimpled rubber, the introduction of sponge, the dominance of the Chinese, the introduction of speed glue, and the sweeping rule changes of 2000, into the future.
Spin
Spin in table tennis/ ping-pong - what is it, why is it important, how it works, how to do it, when to use it, how to read it, and how to handle it.
Spin in table tennis/ ping-pong - what is it, why is it important, how it works, how to do it, when to use it, how to read it, and how to handle it.
Build Your Own Ping-Pong Table
Want to build your own ping-pong table, but not sure it is worth the hassle? Greg Letts, your About.com Guide to Table Tennis / Ping-Pong, investigates whether you can build a competition quality table tennis table quickly and easily.
Want to build your own ping-pong table, but not sure it is worth the hassle? Greg Letts, your About.com Guide to Table Tennis / Ping-Pong, investigates whether you can build a competition quality table tennis table quickly and easily.
How to Keep Score
A comprehensive guide for beginners on how to keep score in table tennis.
A comprehensive guide for beginners on how to keep score in table tennis.
Top 10 Beginner Blades
The top ten table tennis blades for beginners, as recommended by the About.com Table Tennis/ Ping-Pong Forum.
The top ten table tennis blades for beginners, as recommended by the About.com Table Tennis/ Ping-Pong Forum.
Shakehand Shallow Grip
Explanations and photographs of the table tennis/ ping-pong shakehand shallow grip.
Explanations and photographs of the table tennis/ ping-pong shakehand shallow grip.
Which Ping-Pong Table is Best?
Are you planning to buy a table tennis table? Greg Letts, the About.com Table Tennis / Ping-Pong Guide, has some recommendations to help you choose the perfect ping-pong table.
Are you planning to buy a table tennis table? Greg Letts, the About.com Table Tennis / Ping-Pong Guide, has some recommendations to help you choose the perfect ping-pong table.
Traditional Chinese Penhold
Explanations and photographs of the table tennis/ ping-pong traditional Chinese penhold grip.
Explanations and photographs of the table tennis/ ping-pong traditional Chinese penhold grip.
Beginner Ping-Pong Rubbers
The top ten beginner ping-pong rubbers, as recommended by the About.com Table Tennis / Ping-Pong Forum. Find which ping-pong rubbers have stood the test of time, and why.
The top ten beginner ping-pong rubbers, as recommended by the About.com Table Tennis / Ping-Pong Forum. Find which ping-pong rubbers have stood the test of time, and why.
Ping-Pong Paddle Cleaning
Advice on how to clean your table tennis rubbers properly.
Advice on how to clean your table tennis rubbers properly.
Choose Table Tennis Rubbers
You can play better table tennis by choosing the right rubbers for your game. Get information, advice, and recommendations on how to choose the best rubbers for your style.
You can play better table tennis by choosing the right rubbers for your game. Get information, advice, and recommendations on how to choose the best rubbers for your style.
Beginning Equipment
A comprehensive list of the equipment you will need to get started in Table Tennis (Ping-Pong).
A comprehensive list of the equipment you will need to get started in Table Tennis (Ping-Pong).
Forehand Counterhit
Watch and learn from clear photographs, videos and explanations of how to hit a forehand counterhit in table tennis.
Watch and learn from clear photographs, videos and explanations of how to hit a forehand counterhit in table tennis.
Barney Reed Jr
Learn from photographs of the top USA table tennis players, and learn about the players as well.
Learn from photographs of the top USA table tennis players, and learn about the players as well.
Top 10 Classic Rubbers
The top ten classic table tennis rubbers, as recommended by the About.com Table Tennis / Ping-Pong Forum. Find which table tennis rubbers have stood the test of time, and why.
The top ten classic table tennis rubbers, as recommended by the About.com Table Tennis / Ping-Pong Forum. Find which table tennis rubbers have stood the test of time, and why.
Home Ping-Pong Room Size
How much space do you need to play table tennis at home?
How much space do you need to play table tennis at home?
Beginner's Guide
New to table tennis / ping-pong? Get started the right way with expert advice on what equipment you will need, how to play the basic strokes, choosing your first racket, finding places to play, and the important rules you need to know first.
New to table tennis / ping-pong? Get started the right way with expert advice on what equipment you will need, how to play the basic strokes, choosing your first racket, finding places to play, and the important rules you need to know first.
Shakehand Deep Grip
Explanations and photographs of the table tennis/ ping-pong shakehand deep grip.
Explanations and photographs of the table tennis/ ping-pong shakehand deep grip.
Hitting the Ball Over the Net - Law 2.6.3
Learn how to serve legally in table tennis. The service rules explained, along with diagrams and video explanations.
Learn how to serve legally in table tennis. The service rules explained, along with diagrams and video explanations.
umpire
Description of the role of the umpire in table tennis.
Description of the role of the umpire in table tennis.
Understand and Create Spin
Find out about how spin works in table tennis/ ping-pong, and how to create your own spinny strokes.
Find out about how spin works in table tennis/ ping-pong, and how to create your own spinny strokes.
Top 10 Mistakes by Beginners
New to ping-pong? Find out about the most common ten mistakes made by table tennis beginners, and how to avoid them.
New to ping-pong? Find out about the most common ten mistakes made by table tennis beginners, and how to avoid them.
Building a Ping-Pong Table
What materials are used to build high quality ping-pong tables, and where can you buy table tennis table paint?
What materials are used to build high quality ping-pong tables, and where can you buy table tennis table paint?
Choose Your Table Tennis Blade
You can play better table tennis by choosing the right blade for your game. Get information, advice, and recommendations on how to choose the best table tennis blade for your style.
You can play better table tennis by choosing the right blade for your game. Get information, advice, and recommendations on how to choose the best table tennis blade for your style.
Butterfly Sriver TT Rubber
An in depth review of Butterfly Sriver table tennis rubber from your guide to Table Tennis / Ping-Pong, Greg Letts, including the advantages and disadvantages of this ping-pong rubber.
An in depth review of Butterfly Sriver table tennis rubber from your guide to Table Tennis / Ping-Pong, Greg Letts, including the advantages and disadvantages of this ping-pong rubber.
Recommended Ping-Pong Balls
Lamenting the poor quality of table tennis balls these days, and recommending a few ping-pong balls that are better than the rest.
Lamenting the poor quality of table tennis balls these days, and recommending a few ping-pong balls that are better than the rest.
Seemiller Grip
Explanations and photographs of the table tennis/ping-pong Seemiller grip.
Explanations and photographs of the table tennis/ping-pong Seemiller grip.
Table Tennis / Ping-Pong - HowTos
An index of HowTos for the Table Tennis / Ping-Pong guide site.
An index of HowTos for the Table Tennis / Ping-Pong guide site.
Basic Concepts of Ping-Pong
Learn the basic concepts of table tennis. Find out about spin, the basic strokes, important rules of ping-pong, how to score, choosing your first racket and more!
Learn the basic concepts of table tennis. Find out about spin, the basic strokes, important rules of ping-pong, how to score, choosing your first racket and more!
The Ball Toss - Law 2.6.2
Learn how to serve legally in table tennis. The service rules explained, along with diagrams and video explanations.
Learn how to serve legally in table tennis. The service rules explained, along with diagrams and video explanations.
Start of the Service - Law 2.6.1
Learn how to serve legally in table tennis. The service rules explained, along with diagrams and video explanations.
Learn how to serve legally in table tennis. The service rules explained, along with diagrams and video explanations.
Serving for Beginners
Learn all about the serve in table tennis/ ping-pong, with theoretical and practical tips and advice on how to improve your serve and troubleshoot any problems.
Learn all about the serve in table tennis/ ping-pong, with theoretical and practical tips and advice on how to improve your serve and troubleshoot any problems.
Japanese/Korean Penhold
Explanations and photographs of the table tennis/ping-pong Japanese/Korean penhold grip.
Explanations and photographs of the table tennis/ping-pong Japanese/Korean penhold grip.
Advanced Guide to Serving
An advanced discussion of how to improve your serves in table tennis, including the topics of why the serve is important, what makes a good serve, and other factors to consider when serving.
An advanced discussion of how to improve your serves in table tennis, including the topics of why the serve is important, what makes a good serve, and other factors to consider when serving.
RPB Grip
Explanations and photographs of the table tennnis/ping-pong reverse penhold backhand (rpb) grip.
Explanations and photographs of the table tennnis/ping-pong reverse penhold backhand (rpb) grip.
Ball Location During Service - Law 2.6.4
Learn how to serve legally in table tennis. The service rules explained, along with diagrams and video explanations.
Learn how to serve legally in table tennis. The service rules explained, along with diagrams and video explanations.
Individual Serving Practice
How to get the most out of your ping-pong serving practice when practicing table tennis on your own.
How to get the most out of your ping-pong serving practice when practicing table tennis on your own.
Yasaka Mark V PP Rubber
An in depth review of Yasaka Mark V ping-pong rubber from your guide to Table Tennis / Ping-Pong, Greg Letts, including the advantages and disadvantages of this table tennis rubber.
An in depth review of Yasaka Mark V ping-pong rubber from your guide to Table Tennis / Ping-Pong, Greg Letts, including the advantages and disadvantages of this table tennis rubber.
Improve Your Serve - Practical
Tips and advice for beginners on how to practice the serve in table tennis/ ping-pong.
Tips and advice for beginners on how to practice the serve in table tennis/ ping-pong.
FH Pendulum BS/SS Serve
Watch and learn from clear photographs, videos and explanations of how to do a forehand pendulum backspin/sidespin serve in table tennis/ping-pong.
Watch and learn from clear photographs, videos and explanations of how to do a forehand pendulum backspin/sidespin serve in table tennis/ping-pong.
Top Table Tennis Shoes
Here are ten top table tennis shoes, as recommended by the About.com Table Tennis forum and your Guide, Greg Letts. Find out which table tennis shoes are the right ones for you.
Here are ten top table tennis shoes, as recommended by the About.com Table Tennis forum and your Guide, Greg Letts. Find out which table tennis shoes are the right ones for you.
V Grip
Explanations and photographs of the table tennis/ping-pong V grip.
Explanations and photographs of the table tennis/ping-pong V grip.
Serving in Doubles - Law 2.6.3
Learn how to serve legally in table tennis. The service rules explained, along with diagrams and video explanations.
Learn how to serve legally in table tennis. The service rules explained, along with diagrams and video explanations.
3. Timo Boll - Germany
View action photographs of male players who have directly qualified for the sport of table tennis / ping-pong, which is one of the sports represented at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.
View action photographs of male players who have directly qualified for the sport of table tennis / ping-pong, which is one of the sports represented at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.
Which Ping-Pong Paddle?
Looking to buy a new ping-pong paddle, with separate blade and rubbers? Then get some advice on what table tennis bat to buy from Greg Letts, the About.com Table Tennis / Ping-Pong Guide.
Looking to buy a new ping-pong paddle, with separate blade and rubbers? Then get some advice on what table tennis bat to buy from Greg Letts, the About.com Table Tennis / Ping-Pong Guide.
Pre-Made vs Custom Setups
Are you trying to decide whether to buy a pre-made table tennis bat from a sports store, or assemble a custom built racket? Guest author Alex Vanderklugt has some good advice on which choice is right for you.
Are you trying to decide whether to buy a pre-made table tennis bat from a sports store, or assemble a custom built racket? Guest author Alex Vanderklugt has some good advice on which choice is right for you.
Training By Yourself
Learn how to improve your table tennis game when you don't have a ping-pong partner available to practice with.
Learn how to improve your table tennis game when you don't have a ping-pong partner available to practice with.
How to Use Spin
Information and advice on how to use spin properly in table tennis/ ping-pong.
Information and advice on how to use spin properly in table tennis/ ping-pong.
Top 10 Classic Blades
The top ten classic table tennis blades, as recommended by the About.com Table Tennis/ Ping-Pong Forum. Find which ping-pong blades have stood the test of time, and why.
The top ten classic table tennis blades, as recommended by the About.com Table Tennis/ Ping-Pong Forum. Find which ping-pong blades have stood the test of time, and why.
Training for Beginners
Get expert advice on how to begin training for table tennis. Improve your ping-pong game faster!
Get expert advice on how to begin training for table tennis. Improve your ping-pong game faster!
Forehand Topspin Serve
Watch and learn from clear photographs and explanations of how to do a forehand topspin serve in table tennis.
Watch and learn from clear photographs and explanations of how to do a forehand topspin serve in table tennis.
Forehand Backspin Serve
Watch and learn from clear photographs and explanations of how to do a forehand backspin serve in table tennis.
Watch and learn from clear photographs and explanations of how to do a forehand backspin serve in table tennis.
Backhand Counterhit
Watch and learn from clear photographs, videos and explanations of how to hit a backhand counterhit in table tennis.
Watch and learn from clear photographs, videos and explanations of how to hit a backhand counterhit in table tennis.
Basement / Family Ping-Pong
A guide on how to play better ping-pong for the absolute beginner, who plays for fun in the basement, family room or workplace. Learn about the differences between basement ping-pong and serious table tennis, and how to play good table tennis without spending a fortune on a custom bat.
A guide on how to play better ping-pong for the absolute beginner, who plays for fun in the basement, family room or workplace. Learn about the differences between basement ping-pong and serious table tennis, and how to play good table tennis without spending a fortune on a custom bat.
Guide to Using Long Pips
An in-depth guide to playing with long pimples in table tennis. Includes advice on who should use long pimples, what styles are suited to use long pimples, what type of long pimples should be used, how to twiddle, tactics and strategies, how to wobble the ball and how to use frictionless long pips.
An in-depth guide to playing with long pimples in table tennis. Includes advice on who should use long pimples, what styles are suited to use long pimples, what type of long pimples should be used, how to twiddle, tactics and strategies, how to wobble the ball and how to use frictionless long pips.
Serve Return for Beginners
Learn all about returning serve in table tennis, with theoretical and practical tips and advice on how to improve your service return and troubleshoot any problems.
Learn all about returning serve in table tennis, with theoretical and practical tips and advice on how to improve your service return and troubleshoot any problems.
Olympic Games Table Tennis
Want to know what's happening with table tennis at the Olympic Games? Looking for information about the Olympic sport of ping-pong? This is the place to start!
Want to know what's happening with table tennis at the Olympic Games? Looking for information about the Olympic sport of ping-pong? This is the place to start!
Ping-Pong Rules, Officials
Get explanations about the important rules and laws of the Olympic sport of table tennis/ping-pong, and learn about the role of the judges and officials in table tennis at the Olympic Games.
Get explanations about the important rules and laws of the Olympic sport of table tennis/ping-pong, and learn about the role of the judges and officials in table tennis at the Olympic Games.
The Ball Toss Part 2 - Law 2.6.3
Learn how to serve legally in table tennis. The service rules explained, along with diagrams and video explanations.
Learn how to serve legally in table tennis. The service rules explained, along with diagrams and video explanations.
Butterfly Timo Boll Spirit
An in depth review of the Butterfly Timo Boll Spirit table tennis blade, both from an attacking and defensive viewpoint.
An in depth review of the Butterfly Timo Boll Spirit table tennis blade, both from an attacking and defensive viewpoint.
Point, Game and Match
Read the ITTF laws of table tennis regarding points, games and matches.
Read the ITTF laws of table tennis regarding points, games and matches.
Full View of the Stiga Elite Roller Table Tennis Table
A comprehensive review of the Stiga Elite Roller table tennis table by your About.com Table Tennis / Ping-pong Guide, Greg Letts.
A comprehensive review of the Stiga Elite Roller table tennis table by your About.com Table Tennis / Ping-pong Guide, Greg Letts.
Beginning Training
Advice on table tennis training for new players.
Advice on table tennis training for new players.
Drill Degrees of Complexity
An explanation for beginners of how to judge and create table tennis drills of different levels of difficulty.
An explanation for beginners of how to judge and create table tennis drills of different levels of difficulty.
Is Volleying the Ball Legal?
When can you volley the ball in table tennis/ping-pong?
When can you volley the ball in table tennis/ping-pong?
loop
Description of what is a loop stroke in table tennis / ping-pong.
Description of what is a loop stroke in table tennis / ping-pong.
Learn to Loop in Ping-Pong
Learn how to play the loop stroke in table tennis. Videos and explanations of how to learn to topspin loop in ping-pong.
Learn how to play the loop stroke in table tennis. Videos and explanations of how to learn to topspin loop in ping-pong.
Improve Your Serve - Theory
Tips and advice for beginners on the theory of serving in table tennis/ ping-pong.
Tips and advice for beginners on the theory of serving in table tennis/ ping-pong.
Playing With Short Pips
Advice on tactics and strategies for players using short pimples in table tennis. Find out how to make the most of your short pips.
Advice on tactics and strategies for players using short pimples in table tennis. Find out how to make the most of your short pips.
How to Read Spin
Information and advice on how to read spin in table tennis
Information and advice on how to read spin in table tennis
rubber
Description of what a table tennis rubber is.
Description of what a table tennis rubber is.
How to Handle Spin
Information and advice on how to handle spin in table tennis.
Information and advice on how to handle spin in table tennis.
Forehand Loop Against Push
Watch and learn from clear photographs and explanations of how to hit a forehand loop against a pushed ball in table tennis.
Watch and learn from clear photographs and explanations of how to hit a forehand loop against a pushed ball in table tennis.
Forehand Push
Watch and learn from clear photographs, videos and explanations of how to hit a backhand push in table tennis.
Watch and learn from clear photographs, videos and explanations of how to hit a backhand push in table tennis.
Playing Styles
Want to know what style you play? Learn about the different categories of playing styles in table tennis. Read a comprehensive list and explanations of the many different styles used in modern table tennis.
Want to know what style you play? Learn about the different categories of playing styles in table tennis. Read a comprehensive list and explanations of the many different styles used in modern table tennis.
blade
Description of what a table tennis blade is, and what it is made of.
Description of what a table tennis blade is, and what it is made of.
Ping-Pong Paddle Protection
Learn how to extend the life of your ping-pong paddle by protecting it from dirt and damage.
Learn how to extend the life of your ping-pong paddle by protecting it from dirt and damage.
speed glue
Description of speed glue in table tennis.
Description of speed glue in table tennis.
Glue Sponge Rubbers
Learn how to easily glue sponge table tennis rubbers to your ping-pong blade. Step by step explanations and video tutorial show exactly how to do it yourself.
Learn how to easily glue sponge table tennis rubbers to your ping-pong blade. Step by step explanations and video tutorial show exactly how to do it yourself.
Buy a Table for Home Use?
Advice on whether to buy a table tennis/ ping-pong table for use by your children at home.
Advice on whether to buy a table tennis/ ping-pong table for use by your children at home.
Objective of Table Tennis
The objective of the game of Table Tennis (Ping-Pong) - what's the point(!)?
The objective of the game of Table Tennis (Ping-Pong) - what's the point(!)?
OK to be a Basement Player?
Is it OK to be a basement ping-pong player, or should you be a serious table tennis competitor?
Is it OK to be a basement ping-pong player, or should you be a serious table tennis competitor?
Buttterfly Tenergy 05 Rubber
An in depth review of Butterfly Tenergy 05 table tennis rubber from your guide to Table Tennis / Ping-Pong, Greg Letts, including the advantages and disadvantages of this ping-pong rubber.
An in depth review of Butterfly Tenergy 05 table tennis rubber from your guide to Table Tennis / Ping-Pong, Greg Letts, including the advantages and disadvantages of this ping-pong rubber.
A Let
Read the ITTF laws of table tennis regarding lets.
Read the ITTF laws of table tennis regarding lets.
The Order of Play
Read the ITTF laws of table tennis regarding the order of play.
Read the ITTF laws of table tennis regarding the order of play.
Two Wing Looper
Discover what the Two Wing Looper table tennis playing style is all about.
Discover what the Two Wing Looper table tennis playing style is all about.
Hiding the Ball - Law 2.6.5
Learn how to serve legally in table tennis. The service rules explained, along with diagrams and video explanations.
Learn how to serve legally in table tennis. The service rules explained, along with diagrams and video explanations.
Newgy Robo-Pong 2040
A comprehensive review of the features of the Newgy Robo-Pong 2040 table tennis robot by About.com forum member MarcoHere (Marco Borrillo).
A comprehensive review of the features of the Newgy Robo-Pong 2040 table tennis robot by About.com forum member MarcoHere (Marco Borrillo).
FH Reverse Pendulum BS/SS
Watch and learn from clear photographs, videos and explanations of how to do a forehand reverse pendulum backspin/sidespin serve in table tennis/ping-pong.
Watch and learn from clear photographs, videos and explanations of how to do a forehand reverse pendulum backspin/sidespin serve in table tennis/ping-pong.
Stiga Elite Roller Table Tennis Table - Front View
A comprehensive review of the Stiga Elite Roller table tennis table by your About.com Table Tennis / Ping-pong Guide, Greg Letts.
A comprehensive review of the Stiga Elite Roller table tennis table by your About.com Table Tennis / Ping-pong Guide, Greg Letts.
Shakehand Serving Grips
Want to improve your serving in table tennis? There are three basic shakehand grip variations to choose from when serving, all with different strengths and weaknesses. Find out which ping-pong grip is best for you.
Want to improve your serving in table tennis? There are three basic shakehand grip variations to choose from when serving, all with different strengths and weaknesses. Find out which ping-pong grip is best for you.
Why Play Ping-Pong?
A summary of the reasons to play ping pong (or table tennis), including health and fitness, a great mental workout, it's inexpensive and fun!
A summary of the reasons to play ping pong (or table tennis), including health and fitness, a great mental workout, it's inexpensive and fun!
Seal a Table Tennis Blade
Find out how to seal your table tennis blade, with written explanations and a video demonstrating the process.
Find out how to seal your table tennis blade, with written explanations and a video demonstrating the process.
Should You Use Short Pips?
Guest author Andrew Gooding shares his thoughts on what it takes to successfully use short pips in table tennis. So if you are thinking of using short pimpled rubber to play ping-pong, check this article out first!
Guest author Andrew Gooding shares his thoughts on what it takes to successfully use short pips in table tennis. So if you are thinking of using short pimpled rubber to play ping-pong, check this article out first!
Stiga Expert Table Tennis Table - Front View
A comprehensive review of the Stiga Expert table tennis table by your About.com Table Tennis / Ping-pong Guide, Greg Letts.
A comprehensive review of the Stiga Expert table tennis table by your About.com Table Tennis / Ping-pong Guide, Greg Letts.
1 Hour TT Training Session
Learn how to put together a one hour training session for table tennis / ping-pong, so that you make the most of your practice time.
Learn how to put together a one hour training session for table tennis / ping-pong, so that you make the most of your practice time.
referee
Description of the role of the referee in table tennis.
Description of the role of the referee in table tennis.
Physics/Maths of Ping-Pong
About.com guest author Jonathan Roberts explains how the Newtonian laws of physics apply to table tennis. Find out about the mathematics and physics of ping-pong!
About.com guest author Jonathan Roberts explains how the Newtonian laws of physics apply to table tennis. Find out about the mathematics and physics of ping-pong!
Backhand Push
Watch and learn from clear photographs, videos and explanations of how to hit a backhand push in table tennis.
Watch and learn from clear photographs, videos and explanations of how to hit a backhand push in table tennis.
Footwork for Beginners
Learn about the basics of footwork in table tennis, including what makes good footwork, your basic ready position, shuffle steps and crossover footwork, and serve and serve return footwork.
Learn about the basics of footwork in table tennis, including what makes good footwork, your basic ready position, shuffle steps and crossover footwork, and serve and serve return footwork.
bat
Description of what a table tennis bat is, and what it is made of.
Description of what a table tennis bat is, and what it is made of.
Individual Footwork Drills
How to use footwork drills to improve your table tennis/ping-pong when you don't have a partner to practice with.
How to use footwork drills to improve your table tennis/ping-pong when you don't have a partner to practice with.
How to Use Long Pips Rubbers
Looking to get the most out of your long pips rubbers? Watch videos and read explanations of the basic long pimpled techniques that you need to master.
Looking to get the most out of your long pips rubbers? Watch videos and read explanations of the basic long pimpled techniques that you need to master.
drive
Description of what is a drive in table tennis.
Description of what is a drive in table tennis.
Doubles Tips for Beginners
Are you are star at singles but a dud at doubles in table tennis? Then learn how to improve your ping-pong doubles play with these simple but effective tips and tactics.
Are you are star at singles but a dud at doubles in table tennis? Then learn how to improve your ping-pong doubles play with these simple but effective tips and tactics.
Time to Learn a TT Serve
About.com Table Tennis/Ping-Pong Guide Greg Letts investigates exactly how long it takes to learn a new serve in table tennis.
About.com Table Tennis/Ping-Pong Guide Greg Letts investigates exactly how long it takes to learn a new serve in table tennis.
Backhand Chop Against Loop
Watch and learn from clear photographs and explanations of how to hit a backhand chop against a looped or driven ball in table tennis/ ping-pong.
Watch and learn from clear photographs and explanations of how to hit a backhand chop against a looped or driven ball in table tennis/ ping-pong.
Shadow Play Training
How to use shadow play to improve your table tennis/ping-pong when you don't have a partner to practice with.
How to use shadow play to improve your table tennis/ping-pong when you don't have a partner to practice with.
Forehand Smash vs Lob
Watch and learn from clear photographs and explanations of how to hit a forehand smash against a lobbed ball in table tennis/ ping-pong.
Watch and learn from clear photographs and explanations of how to hit a forehand smash against a lobbed ball in table tennis/ ping-pong.
The Double Bounce Serve
Diagrams and explanations of the double bounce serve in table tennis, and why it is so effective.
Diagrams and explanations of the double bounce serve in table tennis, and why it is so effective.
How To Speed Glue
A step by step guide on how to speed glue your table tennis bat.
A step by step guide on how to speed glue your table tennis bat.
Table Tennis Robots
How to use table tennis robots to improve your ping-pong when you don't have a partner to practice with.
How to use table tennis robots to improve your ping-pong when you don't have a partner to practice with.
shakehand grip
Description of the shakehand grip in table tennis.
Description of the shakehand grip in table tennis.
Stiga Elite Roller Table Tennis Table - Folded for Storage (Side View)
A comprehensive review of the Stiga Elite Roller table tennis table by your About.com Table Tennis / Ping-pong Guide, Greg Letts.
A comprehensive review of the Stiga Elite Roller table tennis table by your About.com Table Tennis / Ping-pong Guide, Greg Letts.
table
Description of what is a table tennis table.
Description of what is a table tennis table.
Full View of the Stiga Expert Table Tennis Table
A comprehensive review of the Stiga Expert table tennis table by your About.com Table Tennis / Ping-pong Guide, Greg Letts.
A comprehensive review of the Stiga Expert table tennis table by your About.com Table Tennis / Ping-pong Guide, Greg Letts.
topspin
Explanation of what topspin is in table tennis/ping-pong.
Explanation of what topspin is in table tennis/ping-pong.
Butterfly Amicus 3000
A comprehensive review of the features of the Butterfly Amicus 3000 table tennis robot. Includes discussion of the price, set up, the manual, ease of use, main controls and remote, ball return and capacity, mobility, maintenance, noise, number of heads, feeder height and placement, and sidespin.
A comprehensive review of the features of the Butterfly Amicus 3000 table tennis robot. Includes discussion of the price, set up, the manual, ease of use, main controls and remote, ball return and capacity, mobility, maintenance, noise, number of heads, feeder height and placement, and sidespin.
Playing Against Long Pips
Get expert advice on how to play against long pimpled rubbers, including theory and practical explanations of how they work and how to counter their effects.
Get expert advice on how to play against long pimpled rubbers, including theory and practical explanations of how they work and how to counter their effects.
Index of YourSport Tutorials
Learn to play the Olympic sport of table tennis with these table tennis tutorials and how to's for ping-pong beginners and advanced table tennis players.
Learn to play the Olympic sport of table tennis with these table tennis tutorials and how to's for ping-pong beginners and advanced table tennis players.
Stiga Optimum Plus Blade
An in depth review of the Stiga Optimum Plus table tennis blade, flared handle version, by About.com Table Tennis/Ping-Pong forum member cmetsbeltran15.
An in depth review of the Stiga Optimum Plus table tennis blade, flared handle version, by About.com Table Tennis/Ping-Pong forum member cmetsbeltran15.
ITTF
Explanation of what the ITTF (International Table Tennis Federation) is.
Explanation of what the ITTF (International Table Tennis Federation) is.
Order of Serving etc
Read about the ITTF laws of table tennis regarding the order of serving, receiving and ends.
Read about the ITTF laws of table tennis regarding the order of serving, receiving and ends.
Ping-Pong or Table Tennis?
Is ping-pong the preferred phrase, or is table tennis the true term? Which is correct? Does it matter? About.com Table Tennis / Ping-Pong Guide Greg Letts investigates what's in a name.
Is ping-pong the preferred phrase, or is table tennis the true term? Which is correct? Does it matter? About.com Table Tennis / Ping-Pong Guide Greg Letts investigates what's in a name.
Antispin - Pros and Cons
Get advice on what tactics and techniques to use when playing with antispin in table tennis.
Get advice on what tactics and techniques to use when playing with antispin in table tennis.
Forum Etiquette
Some sugestions on how to get along with others in table tennis forums.
Some sugestions on how to get along with others in table tennis forums.
Ping-Pong Playing Levels
What are the differences in table tennis between beginners, intermediate and advanced players? What level do you fit into? Find out here!
What are the differences in table tennis between beginners, intermediate and advanced players? What level do you fit into? Find out here!
X's and H's Simple Drill
A collection of simple but effective drills for table tennis / ping-pong.
A collection of simple but effective drills for table tennis / ping-pong.
2. Ma Lin - China
View action photographs of male players who have directly qualified for the sport of table tennis / ping-pong, which is one of the sports represented at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.
View action photographs of male players who have directly qualified for the sport of table tennis / ping-pong, which is one of the sports represented at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.
Double Bounce Serving?
In table tennis, are you allowed to serve so that the ball would bounce twice on your opponent's court? Also, can you serve from outside the sidelines of the table?
In table tennis, are you allowed to serve so that the ball would bounce twice on your opponent's court? Also, can you serve from outside the sidelines of the table?
sidespin
Explanation of what sidespin is in table tennis / ping-pong.
Explanation of what sidespin is in table tennis / ping-pong.
Neutral Position in Ping-Pong
A description and photograph of what the neutral position is in table tennis/ping-pong
A description and photograph of what the neutral position is in table tennis/ping-pong
The Expedite System
Read the ITTF laws of table tennis regarding the Expedite System.
Read the ITTF laws of table tennis regarding the Expedite System.
Improve Serve Returns - Prac
Practical tips and advice for beginners on returning serve in table tennis.
Practical tips and advice for beginners on returning serve in table tennis.
DIY Ping-Pong
How to improve your table tennis/ping-pong when you don't have a coach.
How to improve your table tennis/ping-pong when you don't have a coach.
penhold grip
Description of the penhold grip in table tennis.
Description of the penhold grip in table tennis.
FH Pendulum TS/SS Serve
Watch and learn from clear photographs, videos and explanations of how to do a forehand pendulum topspin/sidespin serve in table tennis/ping-pong.
Watch and learn from clear photographs, videos and explanations of how to do a forehand pendulum topspin/sidespin serve in table tennis/ping-pong.
carbon blade
Description of what a carbon blade is in table tennis.
Description of what a carbon blade is in table tennis.
Stiga Elite Roller Table Tennis Table - Front View Folded for Storage
A comprehensive review of the Stiga Elite Roller table tennis table by your About.com Table Tennis / Ping-pong Guide, Greg Letts.
A comprehensive review of the Stiga Elite Roller table tennis table by your About.com Table Tennis / Ping-pong Guide, Greg Letts.
backspin
Explanation of what backspin is in table tennis / ping-pong
Explanation of what backspin is in table tennis / ping-pong
Stiga Elite Roller Table Tennis Table - Locking System
A comprehensive review of the Stiga Elite Roller table tennis table by your About.com Table Tennis / Ping-pong Guide, Greg Letts.
A comprehensive review of the Stiga Elite Roller table tennis table by your About.com Table Tennis / Ping-pong Guide, Greg Letts.
Table Tennis Forums
Guest author Alex Vanderklugt outlines some of the main table tennis forums on the Internet, with the benefits that each one offers.
Guest author Alex Vanderklugt outlines some of the main table tennis forums on the Internet, with the benefits that each one offers.
Stiga Speed-Grip TT Shoes
An in depth review of Stiga Speed-Grip table tennis shoes, by About.com Table Tennis / Ping-Pong Guide, Greg Letts.
An in depth review of Stiga Speed-Grip table tennis shoes, by About.com Table Tennis / Ping-Pong Guide, Greg Letts.