The position of non playing arm

Table Tennis Strokes and Technique

Last updated 13 years ago

Harikrishnan U

Harikrishnan U Asked 13 years ago

Hi Alois and Jeff!

What should the position of non playing arm while looping or smashing in penhold?

Thank you!


Jeff Plumb

Jeff Plumb Answered 13 years ago

Hi Harikrishnan,

When you are learning a stroke, I would not concentrate at all on my free arm. You are much better off focusing on the start and finish position of your playing arm. You can only think of a few things at once and the start and finish position are key.

Your free arm will naturally find a good place. I think that if you focus on the position of your free arm it will take your mind off the elements you should be concentrating on. 


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