Table Tennis / Ping-Pong: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Speed Glue Pros and Cons
An in-depth look at the advantages and disadvantages of using speed glue to reglue your bat for table tennis.
An in-depth look at the advantages and disadvantages of using speed glue to reglue your bat for table tennis.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to Serve Legally in Table Tennis / Ping-Pong
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Ping-Pong Paddle Cleaning
Advice on how to clean your table tennis rubbers properly.
Advice on how to clean your table tennis rubbers properly.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Backhand Banana Flick
Watch and learn from clear photographs, videos and explanations of how to do a backhand banana (chiquita) flick return of serve in table tennis/ping-pong.
Watch and learn from clear photographs, videos and explanations of how to do a backhand banana (chiquita) flick return of serve in table tennis/ping-pong.
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.
Simple Drills for Table Tennis / Ping-Pong
A collection of simple but effective drills for table tennis / ping-pong.
A collection of simple but effective drills for table tennis / ping-pong.
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.
Seemiller Grip
Explanations and photographs of the table tennis/ping-pong Seemiller grip.
Explanations and photographs of the table tennis/ping-pong Seemiller grip.
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.
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?
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
Burn Calories With Ping-Pong
How many calories do you burn off while playing table tennis? Does playing ping-pong use up a lot of kilojoules? Do table tennis players have special nutritional needs?
How many calories do you burn off while playing table tennis? Does playing ping-pong use up a lot of kilojoules? Do table tennis players have special nutritional needs?
Red vs Black TT Rubbers
Is There a Difference Between Red and Black Table Tennis Rubbers? Are red rubbers faster, and black rubbers spinnier?
Is There a Difference Between Red and Black Table Tennis Rubbers? Are red rubbers faster, and black rubbers spinnier?
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.
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.
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.
V Grip
Explanations and photographs of the table tennis/ping-pong V grip.
Explanations and photographs of the table tennis/ping-pong V grip.
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.
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.
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.
Produce Ping-Pong Serving Spin
Do you want to get more spin on your table tennis serves? Greg Letts, your About.com Table Tennis / Ping-Pong Guide, explains how to get more spin when serving in ping-pong.
Do you want to get more spin on your table tennis serves? Greg Letts, your About.com Table Tennis / Ping-Pong Guide, explains how to get more spin when serving in ping-pong.
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.
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.
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.
Stiga Elite Roller Table Tennis Table Review
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.
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.
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!
Top USA Table Tennis Players
Which Americans have the best chance to medal in Olympic diving? Here's our list.
Which Americans have the best chance to medal in Olympic diving? Here's our list.
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.
Newgy Catch Net II Review
A review of the Newgy Catch Net II for Newgy table tennis robots from your Guide to Table Tennis / Ping-Pong, Greg Letts.
A review of the Newgy Catch Net II for Newgy table tennis robots from your Guide to Table Tennis / Ping-Pong, Greg Letts.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
umpire
Description of the role of the umpire in table tennis.
Description of the role of the umpire 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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Should You Speed Glue?
Advice on whether you should speed glue your table tennis bat.
Advice on whether you should speed glue your table tennis bat.
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.
A Let
Read the ITTF laws of table tennis regarding lets.
Read the ITTF laws of table tennis regarding lets.
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.
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 often, and Why?
How often should you replace your table tennis rubbers, and how do you know when they need changing?
How often should you replace your table tennis rubbers, and how do you know when they need changing?
Best Budget Ping-Pong Paddles
Greg Letts, the Guide to About.com Table Tennis / Ping-Pong, reviews six ping-pong paddles available for under $20.
Greg Letts, the Guide to About.com Table Tennis / Ping-Pong, reviews six ping-pong paddles available for under $20.
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.
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.
Table Tennis Safety
Stay safe while playing table tennis by following these simple tips for avoiding injuries while playing ping-pong.
Stay safe while playing table tennis by following these simple tips for avoiding injuries while playing ping-pong.
Serving Rules Q&A
Table Tennis Serving Rules - Q&A
Table Tennis Serving Rules - Q&A
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.
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.
speed glue
Description of speed glue in table tennis.
Description of speed glue in table tennis.
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?
rubber
Description of what a table tennis rubber is.
Description of what a table tennis rubber is.
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.
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.
Forehand Push
Watch and learn from clear photographs, videos and explanations of how to hit a forehand push in table tennis.
Watch and learn from clear photographs, videos and explanations of how to hit a forehand push in table tennis.
Physical Fitness
How to get fitter and improve your table tennis/ping-pong when you don't have a partner to practice with.
How to get fitter and improve your table tennis/ping-pong when you don't have a partner to practice with.
Serves - Nets and Lets
What happens when the serve hits the net and goes over, but doesn't hit the opponent's court?
What happens when the serve hits the net and goes over, but doesn't hit the opponent's court?
Olympic Ping-Pong Basics
What is Olympic Table Tennis? Since becoming part of the Summer Olympics in 1988, table tennis has proven to be one of the most popular Olympic sports. The format of events has changed for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, with the competition consisting of four events: men's singles, women's singles, men's teams, and women's teams.
What is Olympic Table Tennis? Since becoming part of the Summer Olympics in 1988, table tennis has proven to be one of the most popular Olympic sports. The format of events has changed for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, with the competition consisting of four events: men's singles, women's singles, men's teams, and women's teams.
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.
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.
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.
Newgy Robo-Pong 2050 - Review
A review of the Newgy Robo-Pong 2050 table tennis robot from Greg Letts, your Guide to Table Tennis / Ping-Pong.
A review of the Newgy Robo-Pong 2050 table tennis robot from Greg Letts, your Guide to Table Tennis / Ping-Pong.
topspin
Explanation of what topspin is in table tennis/ping-pong.
Explanation of what topspin is 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.
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.
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.
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.
1. Wang Hao - 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.
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.
Table Tennis Room Size
How much court space do you need to play table tennis? What is the minimum size of a family room to play ping-pong in?
How much court space do you need to play table tennis? What is the minimum size of a family room to play ping-pong in?
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.
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.
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
let
Description of a let in table tennis.
Description of a let in table tennis.
Learn TT Skills Quickly
Why do many Chinese table tennis coaches insist on their students learning one stroke at a time? Is there a scientific reason behind it? As it turns out, science supports the idea of mastering one technique at a time.
Why do many Chinese table tennis coaches insist on their students learning one stroke at a time? Is there a scientific reason behind it? As it turns out, science supports the idea of mastering one technique at a time.
skunk rule
Description of what the skunk rule is in table tennis.
Description of what the skunk rule is in table tennis.
Beginning Training
Advice on table tennis training for new players.
Advice on table tennis training for new players.
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.
Ping-Pong Scoring Systems
When I play ping-pong at home, should I use the old (to 21 points) or new (to 11 points) scoring systems?
When I play ping-pong at home, should I use the old (to 21 points) or new (to 11 points) scoring systems?
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.
Edge Balls - Who Wins?
In table tennis/ping-pong, who gets the point when the ball hits the edge of the table?
In table tennis/ping-pong, who gets the point when the ball hits the edge of the table?
Exploiting the Wide Forehand Table Tennis/Ping-Pong Tactic
Learn how using the simple table tennis tactic of placing the ball to your opponent's wide forehand can help to improve your ping-pong. An easy ping-pong tip to use!
Learn how using the simple table tennis tactic of placing the ball to your opponent's wide forehand can help to improve your ping-pong. An easy ping-pong tip to use!
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.
Put Your Strokes Together
Learn how to improve your table tennis by putting your strokes together properly during rallies.
Learn how to improve your table tennis by putting your strokes together properly during rallies.
Stiga Expert Table Tennis Table Review
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.
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).
Playing Against Antispin
Get expert advice on how to play against antispin rubbers, including theory and practical explanations of how they work and how to counter their effects.
Get expert advice on how to play against antispin rubbers, including theory and practical explanations of how they work and how to counter their effects.
How to Use Short Pips
Guest author Ray Arditi shares what he has learned about how to use short pips table tennis rubber successfully.
Guest author Ray Arditi shares what he has learned about how to use short pips table tennis rubber successfully.
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.
ordinary pimpled rubber
Description of ordinary pimpled rubber.
Description of ordinary pimpled rubber.
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.
SmartPong Table Tennis Robot
A comprehensive review of the features of the SmartPong table tennis robot by About.com forum member David Chu.
A comprehensive review of the features of the SmartPong table tennis robot by About.com forum member David Chu.
drive
Description of what is a drive in table tennis.
Description of what is a drive in table tennis.
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.
Beat Players You Hate to Play
Every table tennis player has some opponents they hate to play. Learn how to beat these pesky ping-pong opponents more often.
Every table tennis player has some opponents they hate to play. Learn how to beat these pesky ping-pong opponents more often.
The Racket
Read the ITTF laws of table tennis regarding the racket.
Read the ITTF laws of table tennis regarding the racket.
The Crossover Point
A detailed explanation and diagram of the crossover point in table tennis, also known as the playing elbow or point of indecision.
A detailed explanation and diagram of the crossover point in table tennis, also known as the playing elbow or point of indecision.