Free hand position
Strokes
SirLoops Alot Asked 14 years ago
I've recently joined a table tennis club in my area, and a highly skilled player told me that I should keep my free hand higher to maintain balance with my stroking arm. He used an analogy of carrying a large beach ball with both arms next to my stomach, and rotating my hips. Observing other highly skilled players, there seems to be tremendous variation in their free hand position. What's your advice? Love the website and thanks so much,
-Dan
Alois Rosario Answered 14 years ago
Hi Dan,
Your free hand needs to balance you. This can vary a lot as you have seen with different players. I think the main thing is that it is not just hanging down by your side. Having your free arm up also helps you to use the whole of your non playing side.
Glad you are enjoying the website.
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SirLoops Alot Posted 14 years ago
Thanks for the video response! That's very helpful.