Hardbat & Wrong Hand Tactics, Tips, and Techniques
Strategy
Joe Bailey Asked 10 years ago
Hi Alois,
In about a fortnight, I'm playing in a fun tournament where I am entering Singles, Doubles, Hardbat Singles, and Wrong Hand Singles.
I will send a video through to you of me playing with a hardbat and with my left hand. I was just wondering if you could give me any tips, tactics, or techniques on how to play with a hardbat and with my left hand.
With hardbats, I've found that low, fast, flat blocks and counterdrives work for me. With my left hand, I do have my antispin which I can use (I feel it'll be even more effective when playing in the non-dominant hand singles).
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Joe.
Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago
Hi Joe,
I think with the hardball try to keep the ball on the table consistently. It is difficult for your opponent to attack with a hard bat so consistency will win the day.
The anti-spin will be good for the wrong hand. Again, it is about putting a few balls on the table because you opponent won't be as good at doing that.
Question actions
Recommended Video
When to Use Your Best Serve in Table Tennis (Most Players Get This Wrong!)
A lot of players don’t use their best serve enough — or worse, they use it at the wrong time. In this video, Jeff and Alois break down how to make smarter decisions about when to use your strongest serve and how to adjust based on your opponent, the score, and the pressure.
✅ What you’ll learn:
- Why holding back your best serve can hurt your game
- How to recognise the right moment to use it
- What mistakes players make with serve selection
- A 3-step routine to improve your serve strategy
Your best serve should win you more than just a few points — it should help you win matches.
Watch NowThoughts on this question (1)
Become a free member to post a comment about this question.
Joe Bailey Posted 10 years ago
Thank Alois. I'll still try and send a video through to you in the coming days.