Beer Pong Tips

Always aim for one cup. A bad habit a lot of people have at the beginning of the game is that they just randomly throw the ball hoping it will land in one of them. Even though at the beginning there's lots of cups, that doesn't mean you're going to make it in just by throwing, to optimize your chance of making the shot you have to aim too. Aim for one cup throughout the rest of the game as well.

Let's face it, most of the cups you make aren't even the ones you're shooting for. It's usually the one right next to it or if you're really drunk the one in the far back when you were aiming for the one in the second row (the row with 2 cups). This way if you're a little bit off on your aim and you miss you're intended cup you still have a chance to make the cups nearby.

Normal rules for a ten cup game allow one re-rack. Don't call for one until at least 5 cups are left. Again you want to shoot for cups that are in the middle or around others, so a diamond or a diamond and 1 are you're best options. Don't try to do a straight line after you've already had a couple to drink because you will need to use more concentration to throw perfectly straight.

A lot of people like to throw the bounce even though they suck at it. On the other hand, there are some people that make a bounce more often than not and are pretty good at it. If you're one of those people that suck, don't do the bounce, you're just wasting a turn and making your partner mad. The best time to bounce is near the beginning of the game when there's a lot of cups on the table. Never bounce the ball with three or less cups remaining, at that time you would have a better chance shooting them in than bouncing. Once you've attempted a bounce and whether you made it or not, you're chance of making the second attempt drops dramatically because the other team will be expecting it and swat the ball away. This is especially true if you've attempted a bounce twice, so a good rule of thumb is to never bounce the ball after two attempts.

Put enough arc on the ball so you don't shoot too low. Don't shoot straight for it, with an arc at least if you miss you have a chance to make the cups next to it.

Rollbacks are one of the funnest things in the game. You get really happy and a lot of
pressure is lifted from your shoulders after making one. This is a bad thing because it lulls you into a false sense of security which makes you shoot your second shot with little or no concentration. Concentrate, concentrate, concentrate.

This game is 90% mental and 10% physical. Pay attention and concentrate at all times. Try not to have "too" much fun with your partner, remember you are there to win. When you're aiming for a cup, focus. Ask yourself, "Why am I here playing beer pong?" - to win. "Why am I shooting for this cup?" - to make it in. "What is my only reason for being here right now at this party and playing beer pong?" - to make it in the cup you're shooting for. You are there for no other reason, so do it.

If you're shooting for rebuttal and the only beer that's left at the party is beer for playing the game, think "If i miss this, I can't drink anymore so I gotta make it".
If you follow these tips you're sure to see an improvement in your game and longer stays at the table.