Strapping bat to hand/fingers

Table Tennis Rules

Last updated 8 years ago

Ben C Asked 8 years ago

Is it legal to strap or attach the bat to your hand/fingers in any way? If so, would it ever be advantageous?

Alois Rosario Answered 8 years ago

Hi Ben,

You can strap the bat to you. I don't think it would be advantageous though. It would tend to restrict your movement especially with your wrist which is most vital.

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Thoughts on this question

B G Posted 8 years ago

If you are having a hard time getting a grip on the racket, you can some grip tape on the handle to absorb sweat and oil, etc.

Strapping the racket to your hand wouldn't really give you anything.

Ben C Posted 8 years ago

Thanks for the feedback, I've stuck a piece of bike inner tube on the handle which seems to be helping. For me it's finding a balance between control and really loosening the wrist up for the topspin, especially on the backhand where I have a tendency to block.