How can i get the most power when hitting?

Table Tennis Strokes and Technique

Last updated 11 years ago

Jiang jianyun

Jiang jianyun Asked 11 years ago

Hi Coach

I palyed PingPong when i was very young,and now i started this game for my body-building and fun. However,i can't get the power for my each hittting,though i tried hard with my best strength, the effect will never be satisfactory. Pls give me a hint. TKS

Jimmy Jiang


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi Jimmy,

Speed of shots doesn't inly come with the amount of strength.  It also depends on your power.  This is determined by your strength and your speed.  To get your bat to move faster you also need to have your muscles working in the correct order.  If you try too hard, then your muscles start to work in the wrong order and will actually lead to less speed.

Try relaxing a little more and let the bat swing through more naturally.  You will be surprised at the amount of speed you can generate.


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tanakrit cha

tanakrit cha Posted 11 years ago

You can use your body by turn your body when the ball come to the right position turn your body back and hit the ball that way you can generate the speed and when you want to smash the ball but you can't get the power try to jump. (I know it is very strange for you but I see a lot of professional players like Alios jump and hit the ball.) Thank you for reading my suggestion.


Michael Elia

Michael Elia Posted 11 years ago

Yes pretend hitting an ant is a very great expression coach Alois you should add it to your exclusives :D.It is really helpful :)



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