Ping pong, also known as table tennis, is a fast-paced sport played on a rectangular table divided by a net. Players use small paddles to hit a lightweight ball back and forth, aiming to score points by making the ball land on the opponent's side of the table without them returning it. The game can be played in singles or doubles format. The objective of ping pong is to reach a predetermined number of points, typically 11 or 21, while winning by at least two points. Players must serve the ball in a specific manner, and rallies can involve quick exchanges of shots, requiring agility and precision.