Table Tennis Rules Have Changed
If you’ve got a pool table you’ve probably got a set of rules stashed away somewhere to prevent unsightly pool cue related incidents. The rules can sometimes be found pinned to the wall next to the pool table so that everyone can make sure that the next shot they take is above board. Well maybe it’s time to pin up a new set of rules next to the pool guidelines - a set of table tennis rules.
Why you ask? Well you can double the fun you’re having with your pool table by purchasing a table tennis conversion top which fits neatly over the top of the pool table and provides hours of fun for family and friends. The best news is that a basic table tennis (aka ping pong) conversion top will set you back as little as around 150 dollars. However be aware that some sets don’t come with table tennis supplies, such as a net or paddles so you’re going to have to purchase them separately. There are much more expensive table tennis conversion tops available but the basic unit should be good enough for some family fun. If you’re contemplating entering the big competition leagues then you’re going to have to spend a little more on getting a table which conforms to all the official table tennis rules and regulations, such as dimensions and bounce heights.
If you’ve watched table tennis before you might be excused for thinking that this was amongst the most boring games on Earth. This was because in the past the winner of a table tennis game was the person who got to 21 points first. Well, in the age of television rights and big sponsorship the table tennis rules have changed. Today the game is played up to 11 points, making it a whole lot more exciting, with game deciding points coming up more regularly. The new table tennis rules have also changed the amount of serves that each player gets before the serve rotates. It’s now two serves each, rather than the 5 serves in the old 21 point game. These rule changes have made table tennis the ideal pastime for both family and friends as the shorter games can keep even the younger members of the family interested. The shorter version of the game also means that everyone gets a chance to play more often again keeping the kids involved. The table tennis conversion top is also ideal for families with young children because the gambling and bar associations of pool might not strike everyone as suitable for younger children. The history of table tennis is also a very interesting read for those people interested in a bit of background on the sport.
Of course learning to play table tennis going to mean learning the basic table tennis rules, but let me assure you that even a small child can become familiar with the rules within a very short time and the best thing about table tennis is that even the youngest member of the family can learn to play due to the fact that the game itself doesn’t require any great physical strength. If the child can see over the edge of the table then they can play the game.
