Tightness of holding the bat
General
nicholas quah Asked 14 years ago
How tight do you have to hold the Table Tennis bat to play well?
Jeff Plumb Answered 14 years ago
Hi Nick,
It is important not to hold the bat too tightly. You will lose some touch and feeling if you hold it extremely tight. You should be able to pull the bat out of your playing hand with your non playing hand. If you cannot then you are probably holding the bat too tightly. Take a look at the video below as we explain this concept in it.
Recommended Video
Choosing a Table Tennis Bat
Make sure you buy a table tennis bat that is suitable for your level and allows you to develop your technique. For your first bat we recommend the PingSkills Rook, and when you upgrade to a custom bat we recommend the PingSkills Touch with Mark V or Rakza 7.
Watch NowThoughts on this question
Become a free member to post a comment about this question.
Albert Lo Posted 13 years ago
While holding the racket not too tight, I would like to know if there are any differences in holding the racket when we play a forehand / backhand stroke, (a) before hitting the ball, (b) at contact of the ball and (c) after hitting the ball?
I notice from the matches posted on youtube, most of the professional players released their thumb and indexed finger after hitting the ball. Is this a correct action to follow? Please advise.