This is the 2627th most frequent Russian word.
ударили
"Hit" or "struck."
The word 'ударили' in this context means 'hit,' referring to the action of striking the ball.
Они ударили мяч ногой.
They hit the ball with their foot.
Here, 'ударил' describes the sudden occurrence or striking nature of thunder.
Гром ударил среди ночи, напугав всех.
Thunder struck in the middle of the night, frightening everyone.
In this usage, 'ударил' signifies that the person physically struck the table using their fist.