thumb position

Rahul Ramesh

Last updated on 27-Mar-2011 08:20:39 PM

hi jeff,

what should be the position of the thumb on the rubber or on the handle

and Alois Rosario said...

Hi Rahul,

Put your thumb where it feels comfortable. I find it is comfortable just resting on the bottom of the rubber. Just make sure it doesn't go up too high on the rubber because that will tighten your wrist and make it more difficult to generate speed and spin.

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Comments on this question

andrew brand commented...

on the 26-Mar-2011 06:33:14 AM

i have been playing about 2 and half years now, and i still cant settle my thumb in one position for all shots. i generally only have it on the rubber when doing backhand topspins. when backhand pushing or any forehand shots i have it on the wood.

Alois Rosario from PingSkills said...

on the 26-Mar-2011 06:54:11 AM

Hi Rahul,

A little movement is OK. As long as it doesn't mean big changes in your grip during the rally.

Albert Lo commented...

on the 27-Mar-2011 12:56:18 PM

Hi Alois,

I would like to know while resting your thumb at the bottom of the rubber, does it rest adjacent to the middle finger or there is a gap between the 2 fingers?

Albert

Alois Rosario from PingSkills said...

on the 27-Mar-2011 08:20:39 PM

Hi Albert,

You can have it touching the middle finger or have a gap. Whichever is more comfortable for you. I prefer to have a gap but that is just my preference.