THE PLAYBOOK · SOLOHB
Rules, controls and help for Table Tennis
Start Table Tennis by looking at the playing area and its controls. Reach eleven points with a two-point lead. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Begin with the solo vs computer mode shown on the page. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
rally/service model, win-by-two and alternating deuce service.
Something to practise
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Make the next step deliberately.
Aim for this result
Reach eleven points with a two-point lead. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
How to proceed
- Serve.
- Move the lower paddle under the ball.
- Hit after the bounce near your baseline.
- A missed return gives a point.
How your actions work
Pointer/paddle buttons; Hit / return; Space serves or hits. Read a button’s label before selecting it. A new-round button replaces the current round.
Put the rules into context
An early hit is rejected; wait while positioning the paddle. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Take a moment to compare.
Where a round can go wrong
The ball-flight model is timing-based, not full tournament physics. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Questions about this game
While learning, what is the goal of Table Tennis?
Keep this in mind: Reach eleven points with a two-point lead.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Table Tennis?
Pointer/paddle buttons; Hit / return; Space serves or hits.
While learning, what example helps explain Table Tennis?
Here is the relevant explanation: An early hit is rejected; wait while positioning the paddle.
For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Table Tennis?
Here is the relevant explanation: The ball-flight model is timing-based, not full tournament physics.
For my first round, what format does Table Tennis offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: rally/service model, win-by-two and alternating deuce service.
For this browser game, which play mode does Table Tennis use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo vs computer. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.