# League of Spin

> A worldwide database of outdoor ping pong tables — 27,692 table tennis spots mapped in 1,754 cities — plus the players, clubs, and tournaments around them.

## About

League of Spin maps where you can actually play table tennis outdoors: public tables in parks, squares, and schoolyards, along with clubs and bars. Every spot carries coordinates, an address, and — where players have contributed them — photos, ratings, and reviews. Around that database sits a community platform with ELO-rated player profiles, clubs, tournaments, and leagues. Spot data is free to read, including through the documented API below.

## Spots

- [Spot database hub](https://leagueofspin.com/spots): top cities, countries, data provenance, and FAQ
- [All cities](https://leagueofspin.com/spots/city): every city with 4+ mapped spots
- City pages — `https://leagueofspin.com/spots/city/{citySlug}`: all spots in one city with photos, ratings, and FAQ (e.g. https://leagueofspin.com/spots/city/berlin)
- Country pages — `https://leagueofspin.com/spots/country/{countryCode}`: cities with spots in one country, lowercase ISO alpha-2 (e.g. https://leagueofspin.com/spots/country/de)
- Spot pages — `https://leagueofspin.com/spots/{slug}`: one table location with address, coordinates, photos, reviews, and playing conditions; every spot is linked from its city page

## Top cities

- [Berlin, Germany](https://leagueofspin.com/spots/city/berlin): 1962 spots
- [München, Germany](https://leagueofspin.com/spots/city/muenchen): 526 spots
- [Zürich, Switzerland](https://leagueofspin.com/spots/city/zuerich): 517 spots
- [Köln, Germany](https://leagueofspin.com/spots/city/koeln): 402 spots
- [Hamburg, Germany](https://leagueofspin.com/spots/city/hamburg): 374 spots
- [Wien, Austria](https://leagueofspin.com/spots/city/wien): 330 spots
- [Leipzig, Germany](https://leagueofspin.com/spots/city/leipzig): 310 spots
- [Warszawa, Poland](https://leagueofspin.com/spots/city/warszawa): 283 spots
- [Frankfurt am Main, Germany](https://leagueofspin.com/spots/city/frankfurt-am-main): 271 spots
- [Dresden, Germany](https://leagueofspin.com/spots/city/dresden): 253 spots
- [Dortmund, Germany](https://leagueofspin.com/spots/city/dortmund): 229 spots
- [Essen, Germany](https://leagueofspin.com/spots/city/essen): 216 spots
- [Budapest, Hungary](https://leagueofspin.com/spots/city/budapest): 215 spots
- [Paris, France](https://leagueofspin.com/spots/city/paris): 212 spots
- [Münster, Germany](https://leagueofspin.com/spots/city/muenster): 211 spots
- [Düsseldorf, Germany](https://leagueofspin.com/spots/city/duesseldorf): 186 spots
- [Karlsruhe, Germany](https://leagueofspin.com/spots/city/karlsruhe): 178 spots
- [Hannover, Germany](https://leagueofspin.com/spots/city/hannover): 163 spots
- [Stuttgart, Germany](https://leagueofspin.com/spots/city/stuttgart): 159 spots
- [London, United Kingdom](https://leagueofspin.com/spots/city/london): 158 spots
- [Tallinn, Estonia](https://leagueofspin.com/spots/city/tallinn): 158 spots
- [Kraków, Poland](https://leagueofspin.com/spots/city/krakow): 155 spots
- [Wrocław, Poland](https://leagueofspin.com/spots/city/wroc-aw): 153 spots
- [Bern, Switzerland](https://leagueofspin.com/spots/city/bern): 153 spots
- [Solingen, Germany](https://leagueofspin.com/spots/city/solingen): 150 spots

Full city index: https://leagueofspin.com/llms-full.txt

## Players & leagues

- [Players](https://leagueofspin.com/players): browse and search table tennis players
- [Leagues](https://leagueofspin.com/leagues): top-ranked players by ELO rating
- Player profiles — `https://leagueofspin.com/player/{slug}`: public profile with ELO, wins/losses, and playing style

## Clubs & tournaments

- [Clubs](https://leagueofspin.com/clubs): table tennis clubs by city and country
- Club pages — `https://leagueofspin.com/clubs/{slug}`: club profile with members and teams
- [Tournaments](https://leagueofspin.com/tournaments): find and join upcoming tournaments
- Tournament pages — `https://leagueofspin.com/tournaments/{id}`: bracket and results

## Rules & guides

Evergreen reference content on the sport itself — the official ITTF-based rules,
scoring, and equipment specifications. Published in 7 languages; English lives at
https://leagueofspin.com/learn and every other language under https://leagueofspin.com/learn/{lang}, with
language-native slugs and reciprocal hreflang.

### English — https://leagueofspin.com/learn

- [The rules](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/rules): Games to 11, two serves each, win by two — plus edge balls, lets, and the faults players argue about.
- [Serve rules](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/serve-rules): Open palm, 16 cm toss, behind the line, in plain view — the six conditions of a legal serve.
- [Scoring](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/scoring): How games, matches and deuce work — and why the old 21-point game disappeared.
- [Doubles rules](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/doubles-rules): The diagonal serve, strict alternation, and how the receiving order rotates each game.
- [Singles rules](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/singles-rules): 11-point games, serve alternation, deuce, lets, and how a match is decided.
- [Table dimensions](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/table-dimensions): Regulation size in metric and imperial, net height, line widths, and the room you actually need.
- [Table height](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/table-height): Regulation table and net height, room clearance, and adjustable-leg options.
- [Net height](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/table-tennis-net-height): 15.25 cm regulation height, how to measure it, clamps, and DIY outdoor nets.
- [Room size](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/room-size-for-a-table): ITTF playing area vs. a realistic home minimum, garage and garden setups, and folding tables.
- [How to hold the paddle](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/how-to-hold-a-paddle): Shakehand vs penholder vs seemiller, and the mistakes that limit beginners.
- [Backhand technique](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/backhand): Drive, block, topspin loop and flick, and the mistakes that limit most players.
- [How to hit topspin](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/topspin): Forehand and backhand loop technique, contact point, footwork, and drills.
- [Practice drills](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/practice-drills): Ten solo and partner drills, with goal and duration for each.
- [Lets and faults](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/lets-and-faults): What counts as a let, what counts as a fault, edge balls, and how umpires call them.
- [How to play](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/how-to-play): Grip, stance, serve, the four core strokes, and how to run your first game.
- [Where to play](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/where-to-play): Parks, clubs, bars, campuses and rec centres — and how to find the closest table to you.
- [Public tables](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/public-outdoor-tables): Concrete vs steel, weather, etiquette, and how to report or add a table.
- [Tables per capita report](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/public-ping-pong-tables-report): Which cities and countries have the most public ping pong tables per person — ranked, sourced, and free to cite.
- [Beginner tips](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/beginner-tips): Stance, the four basic strokes, common mistakes, and a first-30-days plan.
- [Finding a club](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/find-a-table-tennis-club): How clubs work, what membership costs by country, and how to pick one.
- [Ping pong bars](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/ping-pong-bars): How the format works, what it costs, etiquette, and how to find one near you.
- [Lessons and coaching](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/table-tennis-lessons): What lessons cost, group vs private, what to look for, and drills to bring.

### Deutsch — https://leagueofspin.com/learn/de

- [Die Regeln](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/de/tischtennis-regeln): Sätze bis 11, zwei Aufschläge, zwei Punkte Vorsprung — dazu Kantenball, Netzroller und die strittigen Fehler.
- [Aufschlagregeln](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/de/aufschlag-regeln): Offene Hand, 16 cm Wurf, hinter der Linie, frei sichtbar — die sechs Bedingungen.
- [Zählweise](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/de/zaehlweise): Sätze, Spiele und Einstand — und warum bis 21 seit 2001 nicht mehr gespielt wird.
- [Doppel-Regeln](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/de/doppel-regeln): Diagonaler Aufschlag, strikter Schlagwechsel und wie die Reihenfolge pro Satz rotiert.
- [Plattenmaße](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/de/tischtennisplatte-masse): Offizielle Maße, Netzhöhe, Linienbreiten und der Platz, den du tatsächlich brauchst.
- [Tischtennis lernen](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/de/tischtennis-lernen): Schlägerhaltung, Grundstellung, die vier wichtigsten Schläge und dein erstes Spiel.
- [Wo spielen?](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/de/wo-tischtennis-spielen): Park, Verein, Bar, Campus und Freizeitzentrum — und wie du die nächste Platte findest.
- [Verein finden](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/de/tischtennisverein-in-der-naehe): DTTB-Vereinssuche, was ein Probetraining kostet, Verein vs. Freizeit und woran du einen guten Verein erkennst.
- [Höhe & Netz](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/de/hoehe-tischtennisplatte): 76 cm Tischhöhe, 15,25 cm Netzhöhe, wie man richtig misst und was bei Kindertischen anders ist.
- [Öffentliche Platten](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/de/oeffentliche-tischtennisplatte): Beton vs. Stahl, Wetter, Netzarten, Etikette und wie du eine kaputte Platte meldest.
- [Platten-pro-Kopf-Report](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/de/oeffentliche-tischtennisplatten-report): Welche Städte und Länder die meisten öffentlichen Tischtennisplatten pro Einwohner haben — mit Quellen, frei zitierbar.
- [Einzel-Regeln](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/de/einzel-regeln): Sätze bis 11, freie Aufschlagplatzierung, Seitenwechsel — und der Unterschied zum Doppel in einer Tabelle.
- [Schlägerhaltung](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/de/schlaegerhaltung): Shakehand vs. Penholder — Griff, Vor- und Nachteile, und welche Haltung für Anfänger sinnvoll ist.
- [Für Anfänger](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/de/tischtennis-fuer-anfaenger): Grundstellung, Griff, die ersten vier Schläge, typische Fehler und wie du am schnellsten besser wirst.
- [Tischtennis-Bar](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/de/tischtennis-bar-finden): Was eine Ping-Pong-Bar ausmacht, was das Spielen kostet, Etikette und wo du eine findest.
- [Training & Coaching](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/de/tischtennis-training-fuer-erwachsene): Kosten, Verein vs. Privattrainer, was gutes Training ausmacht und wie du einsteigst.
- [Topspin lernen](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/de/topspin-tischtennis-lernen): Bewegungsablauf für Vorhand und Rückhand, häufige Fehler und drei Übungen zum Einstieg.
- [Übungen](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/de/tischtennis-uebungen): Zehn Übungen mit Ziel und Dauer, für allein an der Wand und zu zweit an der Platte.
- [Let & Fehler](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/de/netzaufschlag-und-fehler): Was ein Let ist, was als Aufschlagfehler zählt, Kantenbälle und wie oft wiederholt werden darf.
- [Rückhand](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/de/rueckhand-tischtennis-technik): Konter, Topspin und Block auf der Rückhandseite — Ausführung, Fehler und Übungen.

### Français — https://leagueofspin.com/learn/fr

- [Les règles](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/fr/regles-du-ping-pong): Sets à 11, deux services chacun, deux points d'écart — plus les balles de bord, les lets et les fautes qu'on discute le plus.
- [Règle du service](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/fr/regle-du-service): Main ouverte, lancer de 16 cm, derrière la ligne, bien visible — les six conditions du service valide.
- [Comptage des points](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/fr/comptage-des-points): Sets, parties et égalité à 10-10 — et pourquoi on ne joue plus en 21 depuis 2001.
- [Règles du double](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/fr/regles-du-double): Service diagonal, alternance stricte des frappes, et comment l'ordre tourne à chaque set.
- [Dimensions de la table](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/fr/dimensions-table-ping-pong): Taille réglementaire, hauteur du filet, largeur des lignes, et l'espace qu'il te faut vraiment autour de la table.
- [Comment jouer](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/fr/comment-jouer-au-ping-pong): Prise de raquette, position de base, les quatre coups essentiels et ta première partie.
- [Où jouer](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/fr/ou-jouer-au-ping-pong): Table extérieure, club, bar ou salle municipale — les quatre options classées par accessibilité.

### Español — https://leagueofspin.com/learn/es

- [Las reglas](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/es/reglas-del-ping-pong): Sets a 11, dos saques, dos puntos de ventaja — y las bolas de canto, de red y los fallos más discutidos.
- [Reglas del saque](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/es/reglas-del-saque): Mano abierta, 16 cm de lanzamiento, detrás de la línea, siempre visible — las seis condiciones del saque.
- [Puntuación](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/es/puntuacion-ping-pong): Sets, partidos y el 10-10 — y por qué ya nadie juega oficialmente a 21 desde 2001.
- [Reglas de dobles](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/es/reglas-de-dobles): Saque en diagonal, turno estricto entre compañeros y cómo rota el orden en cada set.
- [Medidas de la mesa](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/es/medidas-mesa-ping-pong): Medidas oficiales, altura de la red, ancho de las líneas y el espacio que de verdad hace falta.
- [Cómo jugar](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/es/como-jugar-ping-pong): Cómo coger la pala, postura básica, los cuatro golpes más importantes y tu primer partido.
- [Dónde jugar](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/es/donde-jugar-ping-pong): Parque, club, bar, campus y centro deportivo — y cómo encontrar la mesa más cercana.

### Português — https://leagueofspin.com/learn/pt

- [As regras](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/pt/regras-do-ping-pong): Sets de 11, dois saques, dois pontos de vantagem — e a bola na borda, a bola na rede e as faltas mais discutidas.
- [Regras do saque](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/pt/regras-do-saque): Mão aberta, lançamento de 16 cm, atrás da linha, sempre visível — as seis condições do saque.
- [Pontuação](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/pt/pontuacao-no-ping-pong): Sets, partidas e o 10 a 10 — e por que ninguém joga oficialmente até 21 desde 2001.
- [Regras de duplas](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/pt/regras-de-duplas): Saque na diagonal, rodízio estrito entre parceiros e como a ordem gira a cada set.
- [Medidas da mesa](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/pt/medidas-da-mesa-de-ping-pong): Medidas oficiais, altura da rede, largura das linhas e o espaço que realmente é necessário.
- [Como jogar](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/pt/como-jogar-ping-pong): Como segurar a raquete, postura básica, os quatro golpes mais importantes e sua primeira partida.
- [Onde jogar](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/pt/onde-jogar-ping-pong): Praça, clube, bar, campus e centro esportivo — e como achar a mesa mais próxima de você.

### Nederlands — https://leagueofspin.com/learn/nl

- [De regels](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/nl/tafeltennis-regels): Games tot 11, twee opslagen per speler, 2 punten verschil — plus randballen, lets en de fouten waar het vaakst over gepraat wordt.
- [Opslagregels](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/nl/opslag-regels-tafeltennis): Open hand, opgooi van 16 cm, achter de lijn, goed zichtbaar — de zes eisen voor een geldige opslag.
- [Telling](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/nl/telling-tafeltennis): Games, wedstrijden en gelijkspel bij 10-10 — en waarom er sinds 2001 niet meer tot 21 gespeeld wordt.
- [Dubbelspel regels](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/nl/dubbelspel-regels-tafeltennis): Diagonale opslag, strikte beurtwisseling, en hoe de volgorde elke game rouleert.
- [Afmetingen van de tafel](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/nl/afmetingen-tafeltennistafel): Officiële maten, nethoogte, lijnbreedte, en hoeveel ruimte je écht nodig hebt rond de tafel.
- [Hoe je speelt](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/nl/hoe-speel-je-tafeltennis): Batjegreep, basishouding, de vier essentiële slagen en je eerste partij.
- [Waar je kunt spelen](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/nl/waar-tafeltennissen): Buitentafel, club, bar of buurthuis — de vier opties op een rij, gerangschikt naar hoe makkelijk je erbij kunt.

### Italiano — https://leagueofspin.com/learn/it

- [Le regole](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/it/regole-ping-pong): Set a 11, due battute a testa, due punti di scarto — e le palle a bordo, a rete e i falli più discussi.
- [Regole del servizio](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/it/regole-del-servizio): Mano aperta, lancio di 16 cm, dietro la linea, sempre visibile — le sei condizioni del servizio.
- [Punteggio](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/it/punteggio-ping-pong): Set, partite e il 10-10 — e perché ormai nessuno gioca ufficialmente a 21 dal 2001.
- [Regole del doppio](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/it/regole-del-doppio): Servizio in diagonale, turno rigoroso tra compagni e come ruota l'ordine in ogni set.
- [Misure del tavolo](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/it/misure-tavolo-ping-pong): Misure ufficiali, altezza della rete, larghezza delle linee e lo spazio che serve davvero.
- [Come si gioca](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/it/come-si-gioca-a-ping-pong): Come impugnare la racchetta, posizione base, i quattro colpi più importanti e la tua prima partita.
- [Dove giocare](https://leagueofspin.com/learn/it/dove-giocare-ping-pong): Parco, club, bar, campus e centro sportivo — e come trovare il tavolo più vicino a te.

## API

- OpenAPI 3.1 contract for every public endpoint: https://leagueofspin.com/openapi.json
- Player rankings for the global, country or city league, highest rating first: https://leagueofspin.com/api/leagues
- Search table-tennis spots by bounding box, center point, or text: https://leagueofspin.com/api/spots
- Single spot by slug or id, with nearby spots and its city page link: https://leagueofspin.com/api/spots/{id} (required: id)
- Current outdoor playing conditions (wind, temperature, precipitation) for a coordinate; wind is the decisive signal for outdoor table tennis: https://leagueofspin.com/api/weather (required: lat, lng)
- Table tennis clubs, filterable by city, country, or search text: https://leagueofspin.com/api/clubs
- Clubs ranked by average member ELO: https://leagueofspin.com/api/clubs/rankings
- Tournaments, filterable by status: https://leagueofspin.com/api/tournaments
- Tournament detail by id or slug: https://leagueofspin.com/api/tournaments/{id} (required: id)
- City centre point and spot count by slug — for re-centering a map on a named city (e.g: https://leagueofspin.com/api/cities/{citySlug} (required: citySlug)
- Public player profile by username: ELO, record, playing style: https://leagueofspin.com/api/profile/{username} (required: username)

## Data & usage

Spot locations combine OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0), municipal open-data imports, and community submissions with photos and reviews. When you cite or reuse spot data, attribute "League of Spin (leagueofspin.com)" and, for map-derived records, "© OpenStreetMap contributors". Read-only GET requests from agents are welcome at reasonable rates (about 120 requests/minute per IP). Contact: info@leagueofspin.com. Preferred citation: League of Spin — leagueofspin.com.

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