Hold the paddle with a relaxed grip
Stand ready with your knees slightly bent
Serve the ball by tossing it and hitting it over the net
Make sure the serve lands on your side first and then the opponent’s side
Return the ball after it bounces once on your side
Hit the ball so it clears the net and lands on the opponent’s side
Keep the rally going by alternating shots
Let the ball bounce only once on your side before returning it
Score points when your opponent misses, hits out, or fails to return the ball correctly
Win games by reaching the required score first, usually 11 points with a 2-point lead
Switch serves after every 2 points, or after every point in deuce
Switch sides between games if playing a match
Stay balanced and move quickly to reach the ball
Use forehand and backhand shots as needed
Follow the rules for legal serves and returns