Changing the bat between hands

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Ali Zarei
Ali Zarei Asked 12 years ago

Hi Alois and Jeff , can we change the bat between our hands during a rally? I mean I can't reach a ball and I'm right handed can I play a shot with my left hand? Thanks.

Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Ali,

Yes this is perfectly good.  You aren't allowed to have two bats though.

You will see some of the top players changing hands at times.  Timo Boll has done this a few times when he is caught with the ball wide on his backhand side.

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DHS Lover

DHS Lover Posted 12 years ago

For sure, you must train with both of your hands if not, i prefer to move faster and use one of your hand that you've mastered because it took a long time to practice with the other hand rather than with the other grip
Ali Zarei

Ali Zarei Posted 12 years ago

Thanks Alois that really helped. Good responsability. You answer all questions.

Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 12 years ago

No problems Ali.

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