Free hand position

Table Tennis Strokes and Technique

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SirLoops Alot

SirLoops Alot Asked 12 years ago

I've recently joined a table tennis club in my area, and a highly skilled player told me that I should keep my free hand higher to maintain balance with my stroking arm. He used an analogy of carrying a large beach ball with both arms next to my stomach, and rotating my hips. Observing other highly skilled players, there seems to be tremendous variation in their free hand position. What's your advice? Love the website and thanks so much,

-Dan


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Dan,

Your free hand needs to balance you.  This can vary a lot as you have seen with different players.  I think the main thing is that it is not just hanging down by your side.  Having your free arm up also helps you to use the whole of your non playing side.

Glad you are enjoying the website. 


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SirLoops Alot

SirLoops Alot Posted 12 years ago

Thanks for the video response! That's very helpful. 

 

 


Jeff Plumb

Jeff Plumb from PingSkills Posted 12 years ago

You're welcome Dan!


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