table tennis glossary
What is an Edge ball in Table Tennis?
An edge ball is a ball that hits the very edge of the table on the bounce — it's in play, but it bounces off at an unpredictable angle. Often impossible to return. Pure luck.
Example in a match
Your opponent's shot clips the edge of the table. The ball spins off sideways and you can't reach it.
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 "Edge ball".
Free on iOS and Android. Multi-sport scoring across 9 sports with proper sport-specific scoring engines, ELO rating tracking, and tournament running.
Frequently asked questions
What is an edge ball in table tennis?
An edge ball is a ball that hits the very edge of the table on the bounce — it's in play, but it bounces off at an unpredictable angle. Often impossible to return. Pure luck.
Does Volley handle edge ball automatically?
Yes. Volley's table tennis scoring engine handles every standard rule including edge ball. 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.