Dead Bat

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Darshan Nandeshwar
Darshan Nandeshwar Asked 11 years ago

Well here is the question of mine that when i was playing Table Tennis tournament a strange thing happened to me that my opponent objected that my BAT IS DEAD 

what does it really mean ? and then what happened is I LOST the match that i was winning some how :'(

plzz help , i am so terrified and so confused about it


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi Darshan,

The rubber first needs to be an approved ITTF rubber.  Then it needs to be in a reasonable condition. What rubber were you using?


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Darshan Nandeshwar

Darshan Nandeshwar Posted 11 years ago

well i used the local bat so i don't know what is the name of the rubber...... 

i am an amateur player so my dad don't prefer me the high quality bats , BUT I DO HAVE SKILLS 

well so can you give me some tips about about returning the side spin pendulum i prefer to chop and push the ball but it bounce high and my opponent just smash it over so what to do to return the ball low ?

 


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago

Hi Darshan,

So it sounds like the bat didn't have an approved rubber on it which would have been the problem.

To get the ball lower tilt your bat forward slightly.  Another good idea is to focus on getting the ball to touch the top of the net.  It sounds simple but it is very effective.


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