How to play table tennis
Definitions
Rally
Let
A point
Server
Receiver
Understand the rules
The Table
The Net Assembly
The Ball
The Racket
The Service
The Return
Order of Play
Points
A Game
A Match
Equipment
Table
Indoor
Outdoor
Competition
Net
Racket
Padding
Hard Material
Speed
Soft Material
Control
Ball
Star rating
1 - 5
Color
Green
Yellow
Orange
White
Weight
Heavy
Medium
Light
Grip Style
Shakehand Grip
Penhold Grip
Other minor grips
Position
While serving
While returning
Relative to the ball
Serving
Height
Must fall at least 6 inches
Speed
Fast
Spin
Back spin
Top spin
No spin
Visible
Ball must be visible. Cannot be hidden
Pro tip: Killer serve
Returning serve
Defensive
Angle of Approach
Hitting the ball
Light touches
Smashes
Backhand
Forehand
Ball Control
Types of players
Control players
Defensive players
Offensive players
Power players
Sportmanship
Shake hands at end of match
Be respectful