george Sep 1, 2010 (7:02 PM)

Looking for someone play near cedar park, TX I am B+ player. my contact gnks123@gmail.com

Pussycat Aug 29, 2010 (6:50 PM)

I'm looking for pussy

Erik Aug 26, 2010 (10:55 AM)

The English are doing something very interesting to spread table tennis in their country. They are placing tables around London and showcasing matches in public places like at train stations. I wonder if it will work.

mike Aug 22, 2010 (8:59 AM)

Looking for advanced table tennis players in Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ. Have own table. email: mbf21963@aol.com

moabraham Aug 17, 2010 (7:41 AM)

see our website www.nnttc.com for info on 2 star tournament on sep 11 and 12 2010

Jason F Aug 11, 2010 (3:03 PM)

I'm looking for any tournaments in or around Moscow ID or the Spokane area

Julian Jul 27, 2010 (6:17 PM)

Looking for somebody to play a serious game or couple of games of table tennis with in the somerset, nj area. email me juliankhater@hotmail.com

Marg Jul 26, 2010 (3:30 PM)

I am looking for a community center or other recreational facility in Broomfield/North Denver, CO area to play recreational table tennis.

John Lai Jul 25, 2010 (3:43 AM)

I am a visitor ranked about 200 in Hong Kong looking for someone to play table tennis today afternoon near McGill University, Montreal.

tony g. Jul 22, 2010 (4:39 PM)

anyone need a partner in toms river to pong with. Must be a skilled player male or female and be able to play slam volley style? thanx

Gary Jul 21, 2010 (1:06 PM)

I live in Westminster, CO and am looking for some good players or a league to join in the metro-denver area. Any info would be great. Please email to gmunknown@comcast.net.

Thank you.

Rohit Jul 6, 2010 (5:52 PM)

I live by Atlantic city and would like to play tt on weekends give me a call 9929990

PongWorld Jul 1, 2010 (10:27 AM)

buddha, If the ball is clearly past the table length, then the receiver can catch or touch the ball and still win the point.

buddha Jun 27, 2010 (5:10 AM)

if during a rally the opponent hits the ball and it hits the recievers paddle before it hits the table is it still a point for the opponent even though the reciever is past the table length and it would not of hit the table no matter what?

zeph Jun 22, 2010 (5:09 AM)

I'm in kuwait i need to play table tennis
any body in kuwait pls email-zephvr08@gmail.com

Ken Jun 20, 2010 (7:01 PM)

Sept. 18, 2010 ping pong tournament. in Sunset Park Recreation Center, 43 St. & 7 ave. Brooklyn. 11232. Lots of good players.

sorin Jun 19, 2010 (1:22 PM)

Locking for partener Hackensack nj area.
I have the table.
sorin_nj_1@yahoo.com

Chris Jun 14, 2010 (2:57 PM)

Hey Pongworld,If a ball skims off the edge of the table Does it have to bounce upward? Or is any touch a legal hit on the table? Thanks

Frank Jun 8, 2010 (12:50 AM)

we are chinese national table tennis training center.we offer professional training for all national table tennis team players and TT lovers.our aim is to develop China's ping pong and let more people like it.love it.

Mohamed May 31, 2010 (9:06 PM)

I'm teh inventor of this X-Top table tennis
I need to clarify some information for others please
( This X-Top table tennis is needed ( 4 ) players ( pairs games ) to play on .
Not for SINGLE players .

Kind regards
Mohamed
Inventor

Mahendra Ahuja May 30, 2010 (9:21 AM)

I want to play table tennis.
Anyone interested or community around Long Branch NJ?
Please call me at 7329152358 or email me at mandyshri2@gmail.com

Salman May 25, 2010 (2:58 PM)

I have a ping ping table at my house near zip 77479 ( Houston ) and need someone to play with. I'm an intermediate player. You can text me at 832-372-1447 thanks.

Ramana Rao May 20, 2010 (7:16 AM)

I like a training partner of advanced level. I live in Mugalivakkam, Chennai, India. My email ID dvrrao.aust@gmail.com

Jarek May 17, 2010 (12:57 PM)

I am an intermediate player looking for partners in Montreal tuc707@aol.com

Robert G May 14, 2010 (7:24 AM)

specialforces701@yahoo.com, ok, have it right this time.... 1 or 2 days a week to train in Flint, Mi area, do not have a table.

Robert G May 14, 2010 (7:23 AM)

Oh forgot to add my email address, specialforces@yahoo.com to train 1 or 2 days a week in Flint, MI area

Robert G May 14, 2010 (7:22 AM)

Looking for a training partner 1 or 2 days a week, currently playing at about 1100 level but moving up fast. Flint Michigan area, I don't havea table

bill albertson May 9, 2010 (3:58 PM)

looking for info. on tournament play in the lewisburg pa. and surrounding areas

Stephanie May 5, 2010 (10:50 AM)

Maccabi USA/Sports for Israel will host its Inaugural National Table Tennis Tournament in Westfield, New Jersey. The Tournament’s purpose is to bring together the diverse Jewish community of Table Tennis players across the United States.

The Tournament will be held on June 6, 2010 at one of the most venerable Table Tennis emporiums in the U.S., The New Jersey Table Tennis Club, at 226 North Avenue West in Westfield, NJ (www.NJTTC.org), beginning at 8:00 AM. All skill levels and ages are welcome to enter the tournament and at least one doubles competition is scheduled. Larry Bavly, the NBC on-line Table Tennis commentator for the 2008 Beijing Olympics will graciously serve as the Tournament Director. Attendees will play a minimum of four matches (exact format to be determined). The day will be fun and competitive and include refreshments, tee-shirts, and prizes awarded for winners and runners-up. Additionally, Sol Schiff, U.S. Table Tennis legend and 1966 Inductee to the USA Table Tennis Hall of Fame will be in attendance.

Table Tennis, an Olympic-sanctioned sport, is second only to Soccer as the most-played sport in the world. It’s also a sport that many Jews have excelled in, several who have received their place in the Table Tennis Hall of Fame. Table Tennis has been a participating sport with Maccabi USA in international competitions at the Maccabiah Games in Israel, The Pan American Maccabi Games in Central and South America, The European Maccabi Games, and the Maccabi Australia International Games.

“The first Maccabi USA Table Tennis Open aims to bring players of all levels together for a fun, competitive day battling it out on the tables,” said Joel Roodyn, Chairman of the Table Tennis Tournament. “We hope to promote Maccabi USA, Table Tennis, and build friendships amongst the players across the U.S.”

Cost per entry is $30 and can be paid directly to Maccabi USA/Sports for Israel. You must be pre-registered in order to play in the tournament. Please call Ami Monson, Maccabi USA Program Director at 215-561-6900x116 for more information.

George Scott Apr 29, 2010 (12:40 PM)

Anyone in Contra Costa County, CA. that would like to play email me scottshms@aol.com

George Scott Apr 29, 2010 (12:36 PM)

I live in Concord California just wondering if there are any other players out there that would like to play

Dwayne Apr 28, 2010 (9:28 AM)

I play at the Snowdon club 3 times a week and the competition is very good

judy labow Apr 11, 2010 (2:52 AM)

I would like some info about the club.Who can i speak to on the phone?Im referring to the ping pong at St. Antonin church

Joel Apr 8, 2010 (8:20 AM)

What happened to the find a partner data base on this site. Same message popping up for over a year about under construction

Joel Apr 8, 2010 (8:19 AM)

Looking for dedicated table tennis players in Columbia SC 29223

PongWorld Mar 31, 2010 (10:03 PM)

John, Yes you can lose on a serve.

Will Mar 30, 2010 (4:30 PM)

Any suggestions on a top of the line paddle?

Nick Clary Mar 30, 2010 (2:48 PM)

I live in Rio Linda,CA and I would like to know where I can find more information about ping pong tournaments in my area?

Nick Clary Mar 30, 2010 (2:44 PM)

I am a ping pong player and I would like to know where I can more info about tournaments in my area?

morris Mar 28, 2010 (5:45 PM)

hello.
we are holding the NNTTC Joola open on april 24 and 25 2010 in newport news virginia. Tao LI one of the top women in the usa will be appearing. For more info go to www.nnttc.com top prize 400.00

Neil Mar 27, 2010 (12:57 PM)

Is there a place to play ping pong in Boulder? Thank you

John Mar 27, 2010 (6:30 AM)

Can you lose on a serve

rooster Mar 26, 2010 (4:50 PM)

Paul,
It can land anywhere on the table in singles match; doubles require that it is served to opposite court side opponent.

Paul Mar 26, 2010 (5:04 AM)

Can the ping pong ball hit anywhere on serve or does it have to hit urs and ur opponents right side... or both of our left sides?

Rooster Mar 24, 2010 (4:21 AM)

Any places to play bar pong in the Big Easy?

PongWorld Mar 21, 2010 (11:02 AM)

Hi Chris. You cannot hit the ball before it touches your side. There is no "volleying" in table tennis like there is in tennis. You are correct that it first must hit your side.

chris Mar 21, 2010 (6:18 AM)

can you it the ball before it touches your side. for some reason I thought it alsways had to hit your ide foirst then you could hit it

Huntsville Mar 16, 2010 (6:28 AM)

I live in Huntsville, AL anyone know where games are held?

PongWorld Mar 15, 2010 (9:43 AM)

chino, Where is paterson? What country? State or province?

chino Mar 15, 2010 (5:57 AM)

i live in paterson and love the game but i dont know where to go to get game anyone can help

PongWorld Mar 13, 2010 (10:00 AM)

Hi bunser, No you cannot return the ball with your free hand.

bunser Mar 10, 2010 (5:55 PM)

Can you return the ball with your free hand

jyyyyh Mar 10, 2010 (3:22 PM)

ask

Chris Mar 9, 2010 (3:59 PM)

I love the game I have been playing for 15 years. I am hoping to get back into tournaments but I need a new partner to teach/train with. I am in Tampa area of Florida. twentythreesolved@yahoo.com

teyonna Mar 6, 2010 (8:00 AM)

Hi my name is Teyonna and i will like to say that kids should have a e-mail.

PongWorld Mar 2, 2010 (10:09 AM)

Chris, There are no rules forbidding changing of the playing hand during play. In fact a famous player named Grubba used to do that during play. I'd like to see your style someday. Good for you!

PongWorld Mar 2, 2010 (10:06 AM)

Wayne, A serve that bounces twice on the receivers side is legal. If the receiver lets it bounce twice, then he loses the point (the server wins the point).

Jan Mar 1, 2010 (8:20 AM)

We have a TT club in Pueblo Colorado and are looking for more members.

chris Mar 1, 2010 (12:34 AM)

I serve with my right hand but play with my left hand. Is there any rule governing changing hand holding bat during play?

wayne Feb 28, 2010 (5:46 AM)

is the serve legal if it bounces twice on the receivers side? If the receiver does let it bounce twice is it his point?

king georgy Feb 28, 2010 (4:28 AM)

hi kamil
it is legal to touch the table with your paddle but it is illegal to touch the table with your free hand

kamil Feb 22, 2010 (12:43 PM)

Is it legal to touch the table during a game with your hand or paddle?

moeed Feb 16, 2010 (7:07 PM)

any clubs offering pingpong near new orleans (70065) if so let me know cause id love to play if it helps i am good at it how good will only find out once i play people outside of my school.

jeremy love Feb 3, 2010 (4:57 PM)

are there any table tennis clubs or players in new orleans please help!

PongWorld Jan 28, 2010 (2:38 AM)

Hi ping pong king:
You cannot hit the ball before it has bounced on your side of the table (there is no volleying in table tennis like in tennis). Other than that, you can slam away at the ball to your heart's content :-)

PP guy Jan 27, 2010 (2:54 PM)

what is a good paddle over an average player, more offensive than defensive

PP guy Jan 26, 2010 (5:37 PM)

any clubs in Ocean County, NJ for adults?

ping pong king Jan 26, 2010 (3:07 PM)

when playing ping pong, when can you slam the ball? Does the ball have to make contact with the table or can you impact the ball before it hits your side of the table? any clarifications would be greatly appreciated.

Neil Jan 23, 2010 (9:39 AM)

Hi everyone,

I am currently selling my barely used Robo-Pong 2000 on Ebay with an auction ending date of 1/30/10. The item number is: 200430672657. Check it out. Thanks.

l Jan 21, 2010 (7:48 AM)

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Maja Jan 20, 2010 (12:06 PM)

Is there any place to play table tennis at the jersey shore?

troy Jan 18, 2010 (12:09 PM)

oops . troycyathome@gmail.com

troy Jan 18, 2010 (12:06 PM)

anyone want to play local to area code 91790 in O C ? troyathome@gmail.com

Abdulkader Jan 13, 2010 (11:06 AM)

I won Address and Email.
my Email is Abdulkmuridi@hotmail.co.uk

Abdulkader Jan 13, 2010 (10:58 AM)

I am 18.
I won play table tennis.
I have 18-9.

Michael Golde Jan 11, 2010 (6:42 PM)

Hey guys, I made a little table tennis video for school, I'd love for some fellow enthusiasts to take a look. I tried posting a link, but the spam rules on here put a stop to that!you can just do a YouTube search for 'Table Tennis Montage' and you should be able to find it with my name, MichaelJGolde...hope you enjoy!

Sean Jan 10, 2010 (5:50 AM)

I was wondering if someone could find a way to donate about 100-150 ping pong balls. I am currently serving in Afghanistan with the ARMY. The men and woman really enjoy playing a game of table tennis after a long day. The issue were having is that the current ping pong balls and cracking due to the dry air and I will soon run out. If anyone is able to help my address is: Sean, Unit 3H,APO AE 09354.Thanks for your time.

Nesreen Jan 7, 2010 (8:33 AM)

Hi Tono, no this is not legal. as at the beginning of the game ur opponent should see ur paddle, and u should play with it for the rest of the game. and even if the paddle is broken then u should complete the game with same paddle.

colin Mcdonald Jan 6, 2010 (5:31 PM)

My father Cliff mcdonald recently was inducted into the table tennis hall of fame and i would like 2 know more about my father as himself and michael wilcox were at the time the top ranked players in N.S.W ,AND I KNOW HE WAS THE YOUNGEST PLAYER AT 14 2 WIN?,THE AUSTRALIAN OR STATE OPEN,would u be kind enough 2 send me a reply as it would make my father and myself very proud of his acheievments,thank u,yours scicerly cliffs son colin mcdonald..............

Tono Jan 6, 2010 (2:34 PM)

Thanks PongWorld for setting my previous question about switching paddle hands. However, this brings up another question. Having the ability to use both hands I’ve developed a desire to use two paddles. For service, I stick one paddle in my back pocket and follow the normal rules then after the rally has started I get the second paddle from my back pocket. Is this illegal?

PongWorld Jan 6, 2010 (2:03 PM)

Hi Tono,
Yes, switching paddle hands is legal. In fact, a famous Polish player named Grubba used to do it during rallies. Good for you!

Tono Jan 5, 2010 (2:42 PM)

I’m not ambidextrous by birth but I can use both hands (learned for ping pong). I did not see any rules against switch paddle hands. Is switching paddle hands illegal?

PongWorld Jan 4, 2010 (12:38 PM)

Emerson,
If you touch the ball before the ball passes the end line, then you "obstruct" the ball and your opponent scores a point. However once the ball has passed the end line, it is OK to touch the ball and you still score the point. See rules 2.5.8 about obstructions and 2.10.1.4 and 2.10.1.5 about scoring points.

Joel Jan 4, 2010 (9:59 AM)

Desperately looking for serious Table Tennis players in Columbia SC for new club..HELP

Emerson Jan 3, 2010 (11:58 AM)

Please help with a ruling.

How do you score the point when your oppenent hits a ball that is not a good return (off table) and is struck by me with my paddle, whether accidentally or not? I have always played that if the ball is struck by the paddle and does not go back in play and therefore is not a good return, the point scores for the opponent.

PongWorld Jan 3, 2010 (11:32 AM)

Adam, It is legal to touch the ball with the playing hand. It is not legal to touch the ball with the non-playing hand.

Echo Jan 1, 2010 (9:51 PM)

New Ping-Pong club in Montreal,
5361 Snowdon Avenue between Cote St-luc and Queen Mary, opened Monday to Friday from 6pm to 9pm,Saturday from 1pm to 6pm, ZhiHong Zhen is a profesional coach from China. The club offers classes for different levels and also free practice.For information: 514-999-4826.

Valerie Jan 1, 2010 (3:24 PM)

Any training camps on East Coast for adults wanting to play well enough to begin a club for disadvantaged kids on L.I.?

Echo Jan 1, 2010 (1:55 PM)

Ping-Pong club in Montreal

5361 Snowdon Avenue has a Ping-Pong club, phone number is 514-999-4826

Adam Dec 31, 2009 (7:23 PM)

Is it legal for a player to hit the ball in play with the knuckle of one of his fingers holding the racket? for a player to hit the ball with his free hand? what if he should drop his paddle?

jody parker Dec 28, 2009 (7:36 PM)

i live in canton area,looking for somewhere or some one who plays the game well

damon and family Dec 28, 2009 (12:08 PM)

where can i play table tennis without memebership in North Jersey??

Fran Munoz Dec 3, 2009 (1:14 PM)

Looking for a club anywhere close to Canton, GA.

Luke Dec 2, 2009 (4:24 PM)

Hey, I'm a 17year old kid looking for anyplace/anyone near me a club and or tournament in my area. Or just someone that can play the game well. I live in Marysville, WA 98270? What are the nearest clubs to me? I found one in Bellevue- how about any in Everett or Marysville or Burlington? help.

PongWorld Nov 26, 2009 (12:18 PM)

Jeffrey: Yes when serving, the ball can touch the center line. In singles, the ball can bounce anywhere on the opponents table, in doubles it should go diagonally from the right side. The center line is considered in-play just like in tennis. See rule section 2.1.6.

jmb Nov 23, 2009 (1:47 PM)

Does anyone have any suggestions about a quality all around paddle, though don't want to spend more than $50-$70.

Jeffery smith Nov 20, 2009 (11:23 PM)

When serving can the ball touch the center line?

PongWorld Nov 12, 2009 (2:12 PM)

We have now refreshed the TV information. Hopefully this will help you find table tennis on TV more easily.

hotspot shield Nov 6, 2009 (4:10 AM)

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Peter Nov 5, 2009 (7:36 AM)

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