Grip

Table Tennis Strokes and Technique

Last updated 12 years ago

rajesh jha

rajesh jha Asked 12 years ago

Hi coach,

I use a shakehand grip,but my grip is a little lower than what jeff has shown in the pingskills tutorial.My forefinger on the backhand side of the bat is also a little bit,just a little bit more diagonal than the traditional style. I have been playing tt for past 6 months. i m not a very advanced player but have developed decent counterhits and topspins shots on both the forehand and backhand side. Should i tinker with my grip now??  Is it worth it?  And if i should can u help me to expedite the transition into the new grip

Thanks


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Rajesh,

That grip sounds fine as long as you feel you have control over the racket head.  If not just get the hand a little closer to the head.  You will need to keep reminding yourself to do this regularly if you think you should change.  I would say that the grip as you are describing it is OK.


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rajesh jha

rajesh jha Posted 12 years ago

Alois my control on the  ball is fine in this grip,the thing tht i ws concerned abt is if at a later stage i might not be able to generate enough pace as the traditional shakehand grip holders

Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 12 years ago

The longer grip could actually allow you to generate more speed because you are creating a longer lever.  It is more the control that is the issue so if you feel comfortable then keep going with it.

rajesh jha

rajesh jha Posted 12 years ago

got it.. thnx. Wil continue with my original grip

rajesh jha

rajesh jha Posted 12 years ago

Now that u have mentioned i suddenly realize that i am relatively inconsistent with my push shots.Do u think its bcoz of lack of control due to my drip or its just a matter of practice. Perhaps u r nt in a position to make a comment regarding me specifically bt let me know ur thoughts in general.

 

Thanks


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 12 years ago

If you feel a lack of control on the push it could be because of the grip. You need to trade off what is more important to you.


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