As you start the game, the manikin player turns automatically to the left and receives the first ping pong ball. Next, he returns to his initial position in front of the basket.
By squeezing a handle you now must try to make the little guy throw the ball into the basket. To not make it too easy on you and to prevent you from scoring, the second manikin player (the defender) moves from left to right, while flailing his arms up and down. So it's essential to throw the ball towards the basket at the right time.
You get 15 balls and thus score a maximum of 15 points. Your progress is displayed by lights on the backglass. At a score of 1-5 points you are a "Rookie", at 6-10 an "All Star" and at a score of 11 points and above, you are a real "Champ".