Handling the bat

Table Tennis Strokes and Technique

Last updated 11 years ago

Lakshman Dontha

Lakshman Dontha Asked 11 years ago

Hi,

I just started playing the game. I am wondering which side of the bat should face the table. I mean, when shakehand-holding the bat, on which face the fore-finger should be on? smoother face or harder face?

Also, I find difficulty in hitting the faster in the fear of hitting out-of-table. So, I am concentrating more on spinning at this stage.

The videos are real helpful.

Lakshman


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi Lakshman,

Take a look at the lesson we have on Get a Grip.  This will help on how to hold the bat correctly.

When you are hitting it is good to get some topspin on the ball.  This will help the ball to dip onto the table especially when you start hitting the ball faster.

I am glad that you are finding the videos useful.  Let me know if you need any other help with it.


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Lakshman Dontha

Lakshman Dontha Posted 11 years ago

Thanks for the response.

The video doesn't say direction (red rubber face or black rubber face). Like in video, you made grip such that the pointer finger is on black rubber face, so that when you back hand, you get more spin.


But, I have seen some videos where some hold the bat other way. Which way do you think is better?

 

Lakshman


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago

Hi Lakshman,

The colour doesn't make any difference at all.  That is a personal choice.  The more important thing is the type of rubber.


Lakshman Dontha

Lakshman Dontha Posted 11 years ago

I mentioned color only for reference. Assuming red rubber is smoother than black, we will get more spin on black rubber than on red one. So, keeping this which one you suggest to keep on forehand and backhand face.


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago

Usually you put the faster rubber on your stronger side which is probably forehand.


Jeff Plumb

Jeff Plumb from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago

A lot of players use exactly the same type of rubber on both sides and in this case it makes no difference at all. If you choose different rubbers for your forehand and backhand, then you probably picked them for a reason and know which one you want on your forehand and which one on your backhand.

It's important not to get to caught up on your equipment. Choose a good combination and then get to work on improving your game!



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