Penhold & shakehand

Table Tennis Strokes and Technique

Last updated 3 years ago

Thangavel Vibeeshan Thangavel family

Thangavel Vibeeshan Thangavel family Asked 3 years ago

I'm a modern penholder, now days everyone's says it's old & difficult to topspin, movement, footwork etc.

But I like penhold, is that ok with penhold to upgrade my state levels by using this grip.

And I'm 6 feet height & also learned backhand grip of modern penhold.

And can I switch penhold to shakehand grip is that ok to handle?


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario Answered 3 years ago

Hi Thangavel,

There are still a lot of high level player playing with the penholder grip.  It is OK to stay with this grip.

I think it is best to stay with one grip throughout a match otherwise you will waste too much time and effort switching between the two.


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Thangavel Vibeeshan Thangavel family

Thangavel Vibeeshan Thangavel family Posted 3 years ago

Thank you so much


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 3 years ago

We have also answered this in our recent Podcast. Show #354 - How Old is the Two Colour Rule?



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