Table Tennis

Table Tennis is a racket sport that can be played individually, in pairs or in teams. Players win a set by earning at least 11 points and having 2 or more points than their opponents.
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What is table tennis?

The School Games provide the opportunity to compete in intra, inter-school, and county table tennis competitions.

Table tennis can be played indoors or outdoors, although all competitive matches are played indoors. The minimum dimensions of a table tennis court should be 8m x 4m.

Find out more about how to play table tennis formats.

Equipment needed

  • Bats
  • Balls
  • Table tennis table
  • Barriers / table top surrounds
  • Cones

Get involved

The School Games is inclusive to all young people and provides opportunities for everyone to get involved, either within school, against other local schools, or at county or regional level.

School Games Organisers

School Games Organisers (SGO) help schools coordinate appropriate competitive opportunities for all young people from Key Stage 2-4, to recruit, train and deploy a suitable workforce, and to support the development of club.

Sign up to find your local SGO

School Games formats

Learn more about the School Games formats suitable for table tennis competitions:

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Table Tennis Primary Challenge

Balancer Shuttle Run (Backhand), Keep it Moving, Throw, Hit Catch Forehand
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Table Tennis Primary Competition

2-a-Side
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Table Tennis Secondary Competition

Round the Table, Ten Pin, Top Table
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Why Table Tennis?

4-a-side Team Challenge, 2-a-side Team Challenge
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Table Tennis Inclusive Competition

Inclusive Team Table Tennis Challenge