THE PLAYBOOK · SXSRCB
How to play Table Tennis
Take a moment with Table Tennis before moving to another game. Reach eleven points with a two-point lead. Use the example below to understand a decision. Read the objective before making your first input. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
rally/service model, win-by-two and alternating deuce service.
Try a deliberate move
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. 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. Keep the controls in easy reach.
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. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
A useful example
An early hit is rejected; wait while positioning the paddle. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Consider the next action carefully.
Watch out for this
The ball-flight model is timing-based, not full tournament physics. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Common questions
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Table Tennis?
For clarity: Reach eleven points with a two-point lead.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Table Tennis?
Pointer/paddle buttons; Hit / return; Space serves or hits.
When I return, what example helps explain Table Tennis?
The key detail is this: An early hit is rejected; wait while positioning the paddle.
While learning, 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.
Before I begin, what format does Table Tennis offer?
For clarity: rally/service model, win-by-two and alternating deuce service.
Before I begin, which play mode does Table Tennis use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo vs computer. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.