Introduction
If you’re new to playing table tennis, one of the most important things to learn is how to hold your racket. How you grip your racket can have a big impact on both the accuracy and power of your shots, so it’s essential that you get it right. In this blog post, we will look at some tips for properly holding a table tennis racket so that you can make the most out of your game.
Grip Types
There are two main types of grip when it comes to holding a table tennis racket; the penhold grip and the shakehand grip. The penhold grip is popular in Asia and involves gripping the handle with all five fingers like as if you were holding a pen or pencil. With this type of grip, only one side of the blade (often referred to as ‘pips’) makes contact with the ball when hitting. This type of shot produces spin but less power than other grips due to its smaller surface area making contact with the ball.
The shakehand grip is more common in Europe and North America and involves grasping either end of the handle with an open hand, similar to how someone would shake hands with another person – hence why it’s referred as such! With this type of shot both sides make contact with the ball which provides more power but also reduces spin potential slightly compared to other grips due to being held further away from the head/blade area on the racquet itself.
Tips For Holding A Racket
No matter what kind off hold you choose for your game there are some general tips that should help improve your technique:
– Make sure not to squeeze too tightly onto the handle – having a loose wrist allows greater flexibility during strokes
– Don’t press down hard against the blade as this will reduce control over shots taken – When using shakes hand style always keep thumb knuckles facing downwards towards the floor – Place index finger along the back edge near the joint between head/handle section – Keep middle three fingers flat against rubber side or small gap where possible – Remember different holds offer different levels speed /spin depending on the desired effect.
Conclusion
By following these simple tips for properly holding a table tennis racket, players can ensure their shots are accurate and powerful every time they step up onto the court! Penhold or Shakehand styles offer different levels speed/spin depending on the desired effect – practice makes perfect when mastering any skill, so don’t be afraid to experiment until comfortable before taking them into match situations