Wrist action for improver

I think I understand the importance of wrist in table tennis stroke. Lately, I'm trying to play with more relaxed grip. With more relaxed grip, I can employ passive action of wrist during my strokes, particularly my forehand loop.

However, my friend somewhat noticed my wrist action was too excessive and might cause my technique to be inconsistent. He advised to rather "lock" my wrist during my strokes until I improve.

Once again I remind you that I don't deliberately and forcefully try to use any wrist movement during my strokes, all I do is just playing with more relaxed grip (and maybe more relaxed wrist, if you want to say that).

Do you think wrist action should be introduced to player as soon as possible, or should be reserved until the player has consistent technique?

And for my case, in particular, what should I do?

Hi Erriza,

I think having a relaxed wrist even when you are starting is a good thing.  However, if you are finding the the wrist is flopping around and leading to inconsistency of the angle of your racket then perhaps it is a little too loose.

I think you should experiment with different levels of tension in your wrist and find when you are able to maintain a consistent angle with the bat but also have a relaxed enough wrist to be able to change your angles and allow that little bit of movement that you are feeling.