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How to play Table Tennis
Make Table Tennis your next activity in the game library. Reach eleven points with a two-point lead. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Use the example below to understand a decision.
rally/service model, win-by-two and alternating deuce service.
Make the controls familiar
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your goal
Reach eleven points with a two-point lead. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Check the rules when you are unsure.
Step by step
- Serve.
- Move the lower paddle under the ball.
- Hit after the bounce near your baseline.
- A missed return gives a point.
Controls
Pointer/paddle buttons; Hit / return; Space serves or hits. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
A useful example
An early hit is rejected; wait while positioning the paddle. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Take a moment to compare.
Watch out for this
The ball-flight model is timing-based, not full tournament physics. Check the rule before repeating the action. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
Common questions
For my first round, what is the goal of Table Tennis?
Here is the relevant explanation: Reach eleven points with a two-point lead.
While learning, how do I control Table Tennis?
Keep this in mind: Pointer/paddle buttons; Hit / return; Space serves or hits.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Table Tennis?
Here is the relevant explanation: An early hit is rejected; wait while positioning the paddle.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Table Tennis?
The key detail is this: The ball-flight model is timing-based, not full tournament physics.
While learning, what format does Table Tennis offer?
Keep this in mind: rally/service model, win-by-two and alternating deuce service.
Before I begin, which play mode does Table Tennis use?
The mode on this page is Solo vs computer. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.