THE PLAYBOOK · HKCYJC
Rules, controls and help for Table Tennis
Table Tennis gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Reach eleven points with a two-point lead. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Begin with the solo vs computer mode shown on the page. Look at what changes after your first action.
rally/service model, win-by-two and alternating deuce service.
Try a more deliberate round
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Make the next step deliberately.
What you need to achieve
Reach eleven points with a two-point lead. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Take a moment to understand the current position.
Step by step
- 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. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
Follow the example
An early hit is rejected; wait while positioning the paddle. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Notice the change in the playing area.
Check this before moving on
The ball-flight model is timing-based, not full tournament physics. Compare the situation with the worked example. 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 learning, what is the goal of Table Tennis?
The key detail is this: Reach eleven points with a two-point lead.
As a new player, how do I control Table Tennis?
Keep this in mind: Pointer/paddle buttons; Hit / return; Space serves or hits.
For a quick reminder, what example helps explain Table Tennis?
For clarity: An early hit is rejected; wait while positioning the paddle.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Table Tennis?
Keep this in mind: 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.
While reading the Guide, 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.
