Inorder to win a ping pong match, the player needs to get to 11 points. If thegame is tied at 10, then the game is until 12 (player must win by at least 2points).
A full sized table is 9 x 5 feet and 30 inches from the
floor, so you will need more than that to enjoy the game. As a beginner, you will need a minimum of
5-6.5 feet behind each end line and around 3 feet on each side. Another factor you need to consider is the
height of your ceiling, including any low hanging fixtures that may get in the
way.
To answer your question there are three popular grips used when holding a paddle: the shakehand grip, penhold grip and minor grip. As a beginner I suggest using only the shakehand grip. You need to grip the paddle with all of your fingers and place your thumb around the opposite side. It is called the shakehand grip because it is reminiscent of shaking someones hand. Your pinky, ring and middle fingers wrap around one side of the handle, with your index finger resting on the bottom edge of the rubber.
SOURCE: What is a "Chinese" ping pong paddle?
A "Chinese" paddle is one that you would use if you wanted to grip your paddle using the penhold technique. This style of grip is more defensive and as a player you may find it difficult to swing hard. If using this technique you will want to stand closer to the table than you would using the shakehand method.
SOURCE: Are there disadvantages to gripping my ping pong paddle using a "Chinese" style penhold grip?
You will find that the largest disadvantage is that it will weaken your backhand.
SOURCE: What is the "Japanese" penhold ping pong paddle grip?
This grip is a variation to the "Chinese" penhold grip. Instead of curling your pinky, ring and middle fingers around the back of the blade, extend them so that the tips of your fingers are touching the rubber. This allows players to have a more powerful stroke than the "Chinese" pehold grip.
If you are a serious player, buying a custom paddle is the
way to go. Most suppliers, such as
Butterfly, Stiga and TSP provide options for buying custom paddles. Otherwise, I will also provide you with a few
links to additional sources.
http://www.borkoandson.com/index2.php
Along with this, I will also provide you with a great site
with tips for choosing your first custom paddle.
http://www.ping-pong-rackets.com/tips-on-choosing-your-first-custom-ping-pong-rackets.html
Here is a list of the standard and official ping pong room
sizes. I guess that if you're planning a ping pong room in your house, you can
use the last in the least as your minimum. But remember, the bigger, the
better..
International Events, World Championships & Olympic Games
14m x 7m (46 feet x 23 feet)
National tournaments
12m x 6m (40 feet x 20 feet)
National league / Representative matches
10m x 5m (33 feet x 16 feet 6 inches)
Local league / Local tournaments
9m x 5m (30 feet x 16 feet 6 inches)
Recreational play and coaching
8.5m x 4.12m (28 feet x 13 feet 6 inches)
The umpire in table tennis or ping pong is the person appointed to control a match.
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