RPB Block

Table Tennis Strokes and Technique

Last updated 5 years ago

Kabeer Sayed

Kabeer Sayed Asked 5 years ago

Hi Alois,

I am trying to decide whether I should use a traditional Penhold block or use my reverse side instead.

I realised Xu Xin uses his rpb for blocking as well as looping.

What do you think I should do?

Also, if I should use the RPB, what is the technique for blocking with it?


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario Answered 5 years ago

Hi Kabeer,

You can use both or either the traditional block or RPB block.  I feel like the traditional block is a little more stable and easier to learn however if you learn to block with the RPB you can transition easier to an attacking shot if the ball comes to you a little slower or easier.

To block with the RPB you can follow the basic principles of the Backhand Block tutorial.

 


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