Ping Pong

HERE’S THE LOWDOWN ON HOW TO PLAY PING PONG IN 6 EASY TO FOLLOW STEPS:

1. Set Up:

• Head over to the Games Desk to grab your paddles and balls – and make sure you grab a drink to accompany your games… things are about to get competitive!

2. Serve and Rally:

• Kick things off by serving the ball across the net to your opponent’s side. They have to return it before it hits the table twice. Then it’s back and forth, trying to outplay each other.

3. Score Points:

• Rack up points by getting the ball past your opponent. If they miss or hit it before it bounces on their side, you snag a point. First to hit 11 points wins, but if it’s tied at 10-10, keep going until someone’s ahead by 2.

4. Serving Rules:

• When serving, make sure the ball bounces on your side first, then across the net. If it nicks the net and still makes it over, redo the serve. But if it gets stuck in the net or flies off the table, it’s your opponent’s point.

5. Game Setup:

• Serve from wherever you want in singles play, aiming anywhere on the table. Switch up servers every two points, or if it’s tied at 10-10, switch after each point.

6. Match Play:

• Matches can be best of 3, 5, or 7 games—or really any odd number you’re feeling. Just keep it fun and competitive!