Before starting a match, players choose from four modes, 16 playable characters, and determine either competing in 1-on-1 matches or 2-on-2 doubles matches.[1] From there, a court option is picked; each court is themed as a different texture of ground, of which effect the ball in speed and bounce. Matches include four occurring abilities: Chance Shots are glowing spots on the ground, and upon standing over it and pressing a certain button combination, allows the player to pull off a powerful move; Jump Shots, an ability that allows the player to jump up and hit the ball resulting in a faster and longer-ranged shot; the titular Ultra Smash, a unique kind of Jump Shot which serves as a punishment mechanic only possible when the opponent loses form when returning a shot and allows the player to perform a very fast and powerful Smash shot; and the Mega Mushroom, a mushroom thrown onto either sides of the court that causes the player to grow in size, allowing stronger and more distant hits on the ball. The game does not require motion controls.[2]