Expertise Hello, I have been playing table tennis (NOT ping-pong! ;->) for
over 20 years. Began in college and trained by a USTTA (US Table
Tennis Association) certified coach. Played in tournaments at the
collegiate, local, and regional levels. Achieved a high rating of
1580 a few years...have not been that active as of late.
Experience Rules, equipment, techniques, and jargon.
Organizations Was a USTTA (now USATT) member for many years!
Q: I want to set up an office table tennis tournament (we have tow tables on the premises) and want to ... A: Matches used to consist of games to 21 (win by 2), but now the pros play 11 point games. So, ...
Q: My question is for a standard table tennis table what must be the room size for keeping the table ... A: The table tennis table is 5 feet wide by 9 feet long. Allowing a minimum of 5 feet on either side ...
Q: yes, table tennis is the same thing as "ping pong" right? and when serving, is it legal to bounce ... A: Yes, "ping pong" is the popular name for the sport of Table Tennis. As for the serve...if I ...
Q: I just started playing again, and the rubber on my blade has gotten a little abused over the years ... A: What I do is use warm water and mild soap (like hand soap or dish washing detergent). That will ...
Q: what are the different and most affective ways to put spin on the ball. also how do you stop spin ... A: Well, it follows physics principles... if you want to impart top-spin, then strike the ball in an ...
Q: What's the difference between table tennis and ping pong? Could you give me some general tips for ... A: Table Tennis and Ping Pong are the same...it's just that most serious players don't like to call it ...
