Chan is ahead in points but Chaphika's hands are prepared for a feat of dexterity. He still has a chance to win and that's all he needs. Other table tennis players flooding the Woodruff Physical Education Center just want a chance to play. He said he finds the game a useful way to relax. Finding an open table tennis court at the WoodPEC can be difficult most evenings.
Players often wait in lines of four or six people just for a game.
More often they are waiting on those who cannot get enough of the game. Often, groups of friends will make the game a nightly ritual. Barr said he comes to play with his Turman Residential Center hallmates after dinner. Many loyal WoodPEC players consider table tennis part of their relaxed down time. While most players play to relax, others play for high stakes.