RTTC regular Rick Lee plays regularly at the Austin YMCA see the article from Austin Post-Bulletin for details.
Here is the (edited) advice given to play the game.
1. One of the keys to being successful is to start out by purchasing a paddle.
2. You have to bend your knees and wait for the ball to come to you instead of lunging forward to reach it.
3. Prevent the ball from entirely missing the table.
4. Don't wear boots
5. When it is your turn to return the ball, you have to try to return it..