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Table tennis

Table tennis, also known as ping pong, is a game that is played on a table that is divided by a net. The purpose of the game is to hit a very light ball back and forth across the net with a small paddle.

The rules of table tennis are simple: each player takes turns hitting the ball back and forth with their paddle. If the ball lands on the table and bounces, the game continues. If the ball doesn't land on the table or hits the net or goes off the table, then a point is given to the other player.

A player scores points in table tennis by getting the ball to land on their opponent's side of the table and making it difficult for the other player to return the ball. Each game usually goes up to 11 points and the player who gets 11 points first wins the game.

Table tennis is played by people of all ages and skill levels, and it's a fun way to stay active and improve hand-eye coordination. Some people play for fun while others compete in tournaments at different levels.
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