Polish Ping Pong:  The Legacy

History:
Polish Ping Pong, PPP, originated in eighth grade physical education classes at DeMasi Middle School in 2005. The game was used as a replacement for normal gym games due to the lack of a gym. Students took great interest in the game and brought it outside of school one year later, in spring of 2006. The first game outside of school was played in Atlanta Court, the players : Rob Roselli, Michael Rinaldi, Ryan VanFossen, and Chao Weng. Later that month, other players took upon the game such as Kevin Tucker, Mike Sees, and Matt Maze. Now, for the first time ever, a tournament is being held to honor the game.

Game Play:

Game play consists of three players, a number one spot, server, number two spot, returnee, and number three spot, who hits after the returnee. This order continues throughout the game. Each player has one paddle, and the ball must bounce on the table twice for each serve. After the serve, traditional game play continues, the ball MUST bounce on the ground once and only once after every hit on the table. Once a player obtains three outs or errors, they are eliminated from that round, and the remaining two compete for the championship, using traditional rules. All serves must pass the halfway point, and intentional interference results in an out. Shots may be played off any objects in the area.

"I rescheduled my doctor's appointment, so I could play Polish Ping Pong!"

-Matt Maze

Schedule

Please arrive no earlier that 20 minutes before your scheduled game and no later that 5 minutes before the start of your game.  After your game you will be asked to leave the arena.

ALL PLAYERS PLEASE BRING SUNGLASSES!  THE STUDIO LIGHTS IN THE GARAGE ARE VERY BRIGHT.