How to do a penhold backhand smash

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Martin Coronel
Martin Coronel Asked 13 years ago

i am now using penhold forehand strokes,serves and returns but i cant do a backhand smash.  Could you show me how to do a backhand smash.

Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago

Hi Mark,

Take a look at our lesson on the Penhold Techniques for Table Tennis.  This will show you the penhold techniques.

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