Pen Grip

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Last updated 15 years ago

Brant Unknown

Brant Unknown Asked 15 years ago

Hi i was just wondering if you could show a video on the correct form for the pen grip. Thanks

Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario Answered 15 years ago

Hi Brant,

We have a video lesson on the penhold grip which shows the correct way of holding the bat.  You will find it on our Lessons Page. Follow the link below.

Get A Grip - Table Tennis Video Lesson

I hope this will answer your queries.  If not, let us know and we will help you out.


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Brant Unknown

Brant Unknown Posted 15 years ago

I w atched the video and I now know the correct grip. Thanks. Do you also have a video on the way to do the backhand?

Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 15 years ago

We have a few videos on the backhand. Here are the links.

Backhand Counterhit

Backhand Push

Backhand Topspin against Backspin

Backhand Topspin against Block

Hope you find them all useful.


Brant Unknown

Brant Unknown Posted 15 years ago

Sorry I meant do you have any videos for the pen grip backhand. If not can you explain how to do it for me.


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 15 years ago

No problems. The Reverse Backhand with Penhold is very similar to the Shakehand Backhand. The basics are the same. The main thing is to get the starting position right. This can be awkward, but you need to get the bat flat facing to where you want the ball to go. From there it gets a lot easier. Look at the Lesson on the Backhand Topspin as all the other points are relevant for you. We will try to do a Lesson on it in the next few weeks. See how the two shakehand players go with it. It may be worth a good look.

Brant Unknown

Brant Unknown Posted 15 years ago

Thanks a bunch. The advice helped me a lot with the backhand. I was wondering where i could find a Penhold racket with rubber on both sides, because i primarily do the reverse backhand.


Brant Unknown

Brant Unknown Posted 15 years ago

Thanks a bunch. The advice helped me a lot with the backhand. I was wondering where i could find a Penhold racket with rubber on both sides, because i primarily do the reverse backhand.



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