Technical masterclasses and equipment reviews for the British competitive circuit.
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This is an independent table tennis reference for players, coaches and parents across the UK - from someone picking up a bat for the first time to club competitors fine-tuning their kit. The four core sections work as a progression: start with the rules to understand serves, scoring and faults; move into training for the drills and technique that build consistent topspin and footwork; use the beginners guide if you are starting from scratch and want a clear first-steps path; and turn to equipment when you are ready to choose a blade and rubber that match your style.
Alongside the guides, the blog covers technique breakdowns, gear reviews and the changes shaping the modern game, and the free score counter tracks points, sets and serve rotation so you can focus on playing. Everything here is written to be practical and accurate, with sources cited so you can check the detail yourself. Whether you play in a local league, coach a junior session, or just want to get sharper in the garage, the aim is the same: clear, honest table tennis guidance you can actually use.
How doubles differs from singles: the diagonal serve, alternating shots, the service and receiving order, and what happens when players get the order wrong.
A guide to para table tennis: the 11 sport classes, rule adaptations for wheelchair players, the sport at the Paralympics and how to find a UK club.
A look at table tennis in Wales: the national association founded in 1921, Welsh influence on the world game, leading players and how to find a club.
How the ITTF world ranking works, how Table Tennis England's rating system calculates points, and how local league rankings fit in for club players.
Free interactive score counter for table tennis matches. Track points, sets, and serve rotation. Best of 3, 5, or 7 — no login required.
Begin with the basic rules and a comfortable grip, then work on consistency before power. Our beginners guide walks through your first sessions step by step, and an inexpensive pre-assembled bat is perfectly fine until you know the style you want to play.
A game is played to 11 points and must be won by at least two clear points, and a match is usually the best of five or seven games. Service alternates every two points (and on every point at 10-10). The full breakdown is in our rules guide.
To start, a ready-made bat, a few three-star balls and access to a table are enough. As you improve, a separate blade and rubbers let you tune speed, spin and control to your game. See the equipment guide for how to choose.
Structured, repeatable drills beat random hitting. Focus on footwork, a relaxed stroke and clean contact, then build up topspin and placement. Our training guide sets out drills you can practise solo or with a partner.