Air hockey is a very exciting game which is played for fun and does not require outdoor presence but there is still a very common question of how do air hockey tables work. Beyond the fun and excitement, players need to actually have an understanding of how this table works in order to play better or better manipulate their way around the table.
Air hockey tables usually possess an extremely slippery and smooth surface which effectively tones down on friction due to the puck being suspended on an air cushion. This makes motion on the table to be relatively unaffected by friction and ensures that there is a continuous motion across the table with a velocity that is relatively constant.