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How To Fix a Dented Ping Pong Ball

Mikey — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:03:59 -0500

There is little more frustrating than being down to your last ping pong ball and having it flatten or dent from a hard hit against the wall or floor. Never fear, there are some simple steps you can take to fix that dented ping pong ball and get back in the game.

How To Play Table Tennis

Brian263 — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 17:22:00 -0600

The rules of table tennis will be different for a college table tennis tournament than they are in your basement during a raucous house party. For one thing, official games of table tennis don't involve beer bottles. Additionally, hitting the ball off the wall is against the rules (I know, I'm taking the fun out of it)... and the ball has to be completely spherical, too (the dented, warped ball you trampled won't work, I'm afraid). How you play table tennis in your basement is your business. The following are official rules for playing table tennis.

How To Choose a Tennis Racquet

Brian263 — Wed, 09 Aug 2006 10:35:00 -0500

Are you aware that you need a new tennis racquet, but afraid to make the choice? Maybe it's the price tag that's scaring you away. Maybe it's that frightening pro shop smell of stale palm sweat and tennis balls (you love it, though - admit it). Most likely, however, you're intimidated by the sheer number of racquet options. Choosing a tennis racquet can be tricky, whether you've been playing for three days, three weeks or three years. After three decades, you should have the idea. In the meantime, this article can get you started on the right path.