Holding the bat

Table Tennis Strokes and Technique

Last updated 12 years ago

Vaidotas Dambrauskas

Vaidotas Dambrauskas Asked 12 years ago

Are there any big differences with different bat holding techniques?

Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Vaidotas,

The main difference is that the shakehand grip allows an easier backhand and the penhold grip allows more use of the wrist and therefore more spin.

BOth grips allow you to reach the very highest level.


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Vaidotas Dambrauskas

Vaidotas Dambrauskas Posted 12 years ago

Hey Aloys,

thanks for the information. It was very helpful. Now I can decide which technique I will use.


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 12 years ago

Excellent.  Let me know which one works out for you.


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