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In addition, you probably want someone that isn’t competitive or aggressive if you’re just starting out.
You can play 1-on-1 or doubles, which is two teams of two people.
Finally, you’ll want to find someone that has access to a table, ping pong balls, and paddles.
Holding the Paddle
In order to successfully play ping pong, you must know how to grip the paddle.
There are 2 styles of gripping: pen grip and shake hand grip.
No matter which grip you use, you must remember to hold it loosely so that your wrist can move freely.
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When you clench your fist around the handle, most of the force ends up coming from your arm instead of your wrist, so it won’t be as accurate.
Determine Who Serves First
According to the official rules, the right to choose is determined by drawing straws, flipping a coin, or something along those lines.
The winner then can choose to serve first or choose to receive.
The opposing player/team chooses the side of the table he/she will play on.
Of course, if you are playing recreationally, you can choose who serves and who receives however you choose.
Serve the Ball
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When serving the ball, toss it out of your free hand a minimum of 6” and then hit it with your paddle so that it bounces once on your side of the net and then hits your opponent’s side.