Grip Tightening
Table Tennis Strokes and Technique
Last updated 5 years ago
Sheldon Cooper Asked 5 years ago
Hello,
I have noticed that whenever I do a forehand counterhit, or really any stroke that's not a push, my hand tightens when I make contact with the ball and then loosens up again. Is this a problem, and if so how can I fix it?
Alois Rosario Answered 5 years ago
Hi Sheldon,
You should try to keep your hand relaxed through the stroke. Some players advocate tightening the hand slightly. You can try this but I feel it is easier to focus on keeping the hand relaxed. This allows you to use your wrist and fingers more effectively.
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Sheldon Cooper Posted 5 years ago
Okay, thanks!
Sheldon Cooper Posted 5 years ago
What is the best way to try to keep my hand relaxed? It seems like whenever I play a slam or something my hand tightens instinctively.
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 5 years ago
Hi Sheldon,
I think it is just a matter of keeping focus on it while training. I often get players to see how little effort they can take to make a shot. This tends to get them to relax the arm, hand, fingers...
Sheldon Cooper Posted 5 years ago
Okay, thanks!
Venkat Venkat Posted 5 years ago
Hi Sheldon,
I would also suggest you to focus on your placement while executing the shots during training. You can do this by laying down a marker (say a towel or a cone) on the spot where you wish to place your shot.
This causes you to refocus your mind on your placement thereby unintentionally maintaining a relaxed yet firm grip on your blade. This works for me.
Joe Miller Posted 5 years ago
Maybe rest limbs before matches