Ping Pong is a simple and fun game that isn’t quite as demanding as some other types of sports. You can play it indoors, in any weather, and with minimal space, equipment and training. You don’t need to be incredibly fast, strong, or capable of running for hours on end to do it either, you just need a decent amount of stamina, good reflexes, and a fast mind. These factors add to the overall appeal of ping pong, and is a reason why a lot of personal gyms in people’s houses will either have a ping pong table or a billiards table (billiards sharing much the same factors as ping pong).
The first thing you’ll need to know about ping pong is the equipment. A ping pong table, net, a ball, and two paddles are all you need. Period. For keeping score, a simple notebook and pen will do, unless you want to buy a chalk scoreboard or something. Aside from those basic essentials, there’s nothing else for you to invest in initially.
The second thing to think about is clothing – almost anything will do as long as you can move about freely in it. Most people wear simple sneakers, shorts, and a tee shirt. Jogging pants will do too. Unlike more...