Table Tennis technique

Strokes

Juliana Bumagat
Juliana Bumagat Asked 11 years ago

Hi, Coach Alois! I am a grade 4 student and I am from the Philippines, and I like to ask if what is the good technique for me about table tennis? By the way can I ask if I can join the PingSkills, can I be a member? Thanks! 


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi Juliana,

Firstly you are already a member so you can use the Ask the Coach section and explore our site.

We have a lot of information on the correct techniques of the game on our Strokes & Technique section.  It is very good of you to be focusing on this area.  It is very important to get good techniques so that you can progress further in the game.


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