Small bats for practice
Table Tennis Training and Drills
Last updated 7 years ago
Spike Simpson Asked 7 years ago
Is using a small bat good for practicing hitting the ball?
I've got a small bat with decently grippy rubber and I'm wondering if it is good for focusing and being able to hit the ball more consistently. Also when I'm playing players that are not as good as me, should I use my small bat to get some extra practice and make the game fairer?
Thank you in advance
-Spike
Alois Rosario Answered 7 years ago
Hi Spike,
It has a limited benefit. It may just raise awareness of watching the ball but you should mainly use your normal bat. It has a different weight and feel so it is better to use your own bat rather than using a small bat.
Similarly when playing someone of lesser ability, use your normal bat. I think it is a little denigrating to play them with a small bat.
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Spike Simpson Posted 7 years ago
Thanks for the quick reply. Keep up the great work.
Jean Balthazar Posted 7 years ago
Another reason for not getting used to hitting with a small bat is that the contact point would be close to the handle of a regular sized bat, which is not the ideal spot.