How low should I bend
Table Tennis Strokes and Technique
Last updated 10 months ago
Swapnil Sharma Asked 10 months ago
Hello Coach,
You mention the we need bend so that our legs feel the burn in training? What would be a better indication that I have bent enough? Eye level at the net height can this be a indication?
Alois Rosario Answered 10 months ago
Hi Swapnil,
The main aim for bending is to be able to activate your legs and move quickly. If you bend too low you won't be able to push off effectively. If you don't bend them at all you won't be able to activate your legs to be able to jump. You need to find the happy balance where you can be ready to move.
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Swapnil Sharma Posted 10 months ago
Thanks Coach Alois
Erriza Shalahuddin Posted 10 months ago
For me to stay low enough, I bend my knees and core just enough until I feel slight muscle tension in my legs and abs. No need to overdo it, just enough to feel the tension yet still being comfortable to move freely. Surely if you have stronger lower body you can bend even lower, but the slight tension you feel should be a good indication that you bend low enough.
Erriza Shalahuddin Posted 10 months ago
Also don't forget to maintain that state during the entire rally, be mindful about the tension. it's very easy to do it when you're preparing yourself to receive the serve, but then when the rally starts your ready position is out of the window.