Holding bat Loose and Tight

Table Tennis Strokes and Technique

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DHS Lover

DHS Lover Asked 11 years ago

Hi PingSkills

I want to ask about power of holding the bat

some player hold it tightly and some player hold it loosely
is there any effect when we hold the bat with any power? as my coach never lift a heavy backspin ball with vertical movement but he tight his gip and just topspin it horizontal and the ball still can go up

so it seems like there's the different effect with different power when holding the bat

please for the answer :D thank you


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi Frendy,

I like to keep the grip relaxed.  This allows you to do more with your wrist during the stroke.


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DHS Lover

DHS Lover Posted 10 years ago

is there any effect with tight and relaxe grip for the stroke ? maybe the power or what ?


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago

I think you can generate more power with a relaxed grip because you can use all of the muscles in your body effectively.


DHS Lover

DHS Lover Posted 10 years ago

ah ok.. thank you very much :D


DHS Lover

DHS Lover Posted 10 years ago

anyway, what do you think about this

 

Loose Grip

In general, a loose grip is used when you are trying to help reduce the effect of the power or spin of an opponent's shot. Holding your racket slightly looser allows the racket to move a little more backwards when contact is made, thus causing more of the pace or spin to be absorbed by the racket itself. I think this is what the coach meant when he mentioned borrowing the spin of the opponent, you are controlling their spin without imparting much yourself.

A loose grip is also useful when you are attempting to play a touch shot, such as a gentle drop shot over the net from the return of serve. Loosening the grip allows you to hit softer than a firm grip, which can help when you are trying to hit a double-bounce return. Defenders sometimes use a loose grip to help absorb the pace and spin of the ball when chopping as well.

Firm Grip

Using a firm grip when you want to impart your own spin on the ball also makes sense. In these situations you usually want to get as much spin or speed out of your stroke as you can, so a firmer grip will allow a better rebound from the racket, increasing the spin and speed.

Having a firm grip will be helpful when you are trying to loop, reloop, or block the ball with pace. A heavy push would also be easier with a firm grip.


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago

I agree with the comments on the loose grip.  I think you can achieve all of the things talked about with the firm grip by having the grip loose and allowing your muscles to work naturally.


DHS Lover

DHS Lover Posted 10 years ago

oh ok then

thank you very much :D



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