table tennis glossary
What is a Rally in Table Tennis?
A rally is the exchange of shots between players from the serve until a point is won. Most table tennis rallies are short (2-5 shots); long rallies are exciting but rare at high level.
Example in a match
You serve, your opponent returns, you smash, they block, you smash again — a 5-shot rally that you win on the last hit.
Table Tennis scoring with Volley
Volley scores table tennis with all the standard rules built in. Pick the sport at match setup, name your sides, and tap to score. Volley applies the rules from there — including the ones that involve "Rally".
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Frequently asked questions
What is a rally in table tennis?
A rally is the exchange of shots between players from the serve until a point is won. Most table tennis rallies are short (2-5 shots); long rallies are exciting but rare at high level.
Does Volley handle rally automatically?
Yes. Volley's table tennis scoring engine handles every standard rule including rally. You don't have to track it manually — pick the sport at match setup and Volley applies the rules.
Where can I learn more table tennis terms?
The full Table Tennis glossary is at /table-tennis-terms-glossary, with 20 of the most common terms explained.