Tag:sport=table_tennis

Table tennis or ping-pong is a sport in which two or four players hit a lightweight ball back and forth using a table tennis racket. The game takes place on a hard table divided by a net.

How to map

As a node placed in the centre of the tennis table or group of tables. As a closed way placed on the outside edge of the tennis table or group of tables. Add the tags leisure=pitch + sport=table_tennis.

Tags used in combination

These tags can be used to describe the properties of the pitch in more detail.

Keys that have default values should be used only if the actual value is different to the default value.

Tagging scheme

Key	Values	Default value	Meaning	Notes
capacity=*	numeric (integer)	1	number of tables	only use if several tables are mapped as one object
material=*	concrete, wood	undefined	material of the table
height=*	numeric	0.76	height of the top of the table in metres	Default is the ITTF standard.
length=*	numeric	2.74	long edge of the table in metres	Default is the ITTF standard.
width=*	numeric	1.52	short edge of the table in metres	Default is the ITTF standard.
incline=*	yes, no, 2%, 5%, ...	no	Does the table have an incline? If so, how much?	Measure in percent.
bounce=*	percentage	77%	fraction of its dropping height that a standard table tennis ball bounces back	Default is ITTF standard. Ideally measured if dropped from 30cm.
pitch:net=*	yes, no	undefined	Is there a net present (or available)?
pitch:net:material=*	metal, fabric	undefined	material/type of the net
pitch:net:height=*	numeric	0.15	height of the net above the table	Default is ITTF standard.
pitch:net:overhang=*	numeric	0.15	lateral overhang of the net beyond the table	Default is ITTF standard.
playability=*	excellent, good, intermediate, ...	undefined	condition of the table	See below for details.

Playability

The playability tag can be used to describe the quality of the table.

Values for playability

Value	Enjoyment	Condition	Semi-objective measure
excellent	Unimpaired enjoyment.	Competition-like: sharp edges, completely smooth surface, no damage.	Can be played for a whole day without any stroke being affected by impurities of the table.
good	Almost undisturbed enjoyment.	Smoothness slightly impaired globally or a few very localized damages.	Less than 1 stroke per 11-point match affected.
intermediate	Enjoyment moderately disturbed.	Partly damaged edges, locally unsmooth surface, and/or moderately damaged net.	Between 1 and 10 strokes per 11-point match are altered.
bad	Enjoyment considerably curbed.		Substantial damage affects almost each rally.
very_bad	Not enjoyable if your intention is to play anything similar to table tennis. May be enjoyable for some fun-variants, though.		At least one of these: Outcome of the game is almost random due to the condition of the table. Most rallies are ended prematurely due to the condition of the table. One side of the pitch gives the respective player a considerable advantage of their opponent.
horrible	Not enjoyable at all.		At least one of these: Outcome of the game is completely random due to the condition of the table. Virtually all rallies are ended prematurely due to the condition of the table. One side of the pitch gives the respective player a game-determining advantage of their opponent.
very_horrible	Not enjoyable at all.	Substantial parts of the table not suitable for playing at all or missing.	More than 25% of the table surface are missing or absolutely unplayable.
unplayable	A game will not take place.	Table unsuited for table tennis.

See also

• sport=table_soccer - table Soccer or Table Football, also known as Foosball, Fussball, Kicker, or Tecball
• sport=tennis - tennis
• sport=teqball - sport played on similar tables. Teqball tables are always curved

Related terms: ‹ table tennis › ‹ ping-pong ›