Teams must consist of a minimum of three to a maximum of six, the rules of play for a team game are the same as for a singles match with the following additional rules.

• Matches are played over a single set
• The winner of the match is the team to reach a minimum of thirty-one (31) points with the margin of two points over the opposing team.
• Each player has three serves after which they leave the table, replaced by a team mate who must first receive three serves.
• When one team reaches sixteen points the teams switch ends of the table.

System of play

The below example shows the order of play based on two teams each with three players.

• Player 1 from team A (A1) serves 3 times against player 1 from team B (B1)
• After 3 serves player A1 leaves, and player B1 serves 3 times against player A2
• After 3 serves player B1 leaves, and player A2 serves 3 times against player B2
• After 3 serves player A2 leaves, and player B2 serves 3 times against player A3
• After 3 serves player B2 leaves, and player A3 serves 3 times against player B3
• After 3 serves player A3 leaves, and player B3 serves 3 times against player A1
• After 3 serves player B3 leaves, and player A1 serves 3 times against player B1

This order is repeated up to the end of the match