High or low grip

Table Tennis Strokes and Technique

Last updated 11 years ago

Lukas Oberbanscheidt

Lukas Oberbanscheidt Asked 11 years ago

When i do the classic shakehand grip, it doesn't feel good that the index finger hangs over the blade. And when i so the longer shakehand grip i haven't much control. So does it work when i put the index finger (on the high grip) up as much as the index finger doesn't hang over the blade?

PS: the pingskills pingpod is very good!


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi Lucas,

It is just a matter of comfort and feel for you.  I think it is better to start with to have your hand quite close into the racket so that you get more control over the racket head.  If it doesn't feel comfortable then lower your hand a bit.


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Lukas Oberbanscheidt

Lukas Oberbanscheidt Posted 11 years ago

I better play with the high grip. The longer grip feels like I can't generate much spin. Thanks for the answer!


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago

No problems Lukas.



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