Frequently Asked Questions


Check out our answers to the most common questions we get about our outdoor table tennis tables, the game of ping pong, DIY artwork, equipment management, delivery, and assembly.

But maybe you have a curly question. Perhaps something very specific to your space or community? Email us at [email protected], the POPP team is always happy to help.


  • How are racquets and balls managed?

  • Can I order racquets and balls through POPP?

  • Where can I see a POPP table in person?

  • What is the cost of delivery / shipping? 


  • ICON

  • How is the ICON outdoor table tennis table delivered?

  • What is the lead time for delivery?

  • Does the ICON outdoor table tennis table require assembly?

  • Can the ICON outdoor table tennis table be moved?

  • What happens to racquets and balls?

  • Why are the Australian and International colours different to the North America colours?


  • HERO

  • How is the HERO outdoor table tennis table made?

  • Does the HERO require assembly?

  • Can it be moved?

  • How is it delivered?

  • What about bats and balls?

  • Is the HERO table available in North America?


  • PLACE CONSIDERATIONS

  • Can you move POPP tables?

  • What can tables be installed on?

  • What is the ideal place for a POPP table?

  • What are the dimensions of a POPP table?

  • What about wind?!


  • DIY ARTWORK

  • Can we apply artwork to a POPP table?

  • Can we apply adhesive vinyl decals to a POPP table?


  • THE GAME

  • What’s the difference between ‘table tennis’ and ‘ping pong’?

  • We are applying for a grant or seeking funding for a POPP table, can you help?
  • What are the rules of Table Tennis?
  • Service (who serves) changes every two points. In doubles, one player serves both serves from their right court to the receiver’s right court (diagonally). And for each serve they face a different receiver (the receivers swap places after each serve). If the game is tied 10-10, service changes at every point until a game is won by two points.

    To serve, toss the ball straight and hit it on the way down. The ball must bounce on your side of the table and then the other side. Once the ball leaves the server’s hand it is in play (so if you miss it on the way down, the point is lost!).

    The serve can land anywhere on the other side… except in doubles, where it must land in the diagonal half (right court to right court). Landing on the line is fair play.

    Games are played to 11 points. A game must be won by two points for example - 11-9. If the game is tied 10-10, service changes every point until a game is won by two points.

    In doubles - partners swap places on their side of the table - after their team serves twice. Every player has to serve and receive equally in doubles!

    A serve that hits the net on the way over is called a ‘let’. If it lands in, no point is won but the server gets another serve; if it lands out, the point is lost. FYI - the ball can hit the net during a rally - so keep playing!

    In doubles - alternate (change) hitting in a rally. So, if you hit the first ball, your partner must hit the next ball - and so on. Get ready!

    Volleys are not allowed. Players must wait for the ball to bounce on your side before hitting the ball.

    But we also believe that ‘a quick game’s a good game’ too! So if you’re short for time, or if there are other players waiting, try this:

    First to 3 points - 1 serve each - winner stays on!

    For more information you can also check out:

    Rules (via tabletennis.org)
    Official Rules and Regulations (via Olympics.com)

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