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How to Grip a Table Tennis Ball

There are two basic ways of gripping a table tennis racket, straight and horizontal, each with its own characteristics and scenarios.

Straight Grip Straight racket grip is a traditional advantage of Chinese players, suitable for players who like to attack and control short balls. The specific steps are as follows: The thumb and forefinger hold the handle of the racket and clamp the shoulder of the racket to form a stable pivot point. The remaining three fingers are naturally bent and lightly pressed against the back of the racket for support. The wrist is kept relaxed to facilitate quick switching between offense and defense during the match and to improve the spin and variation of the stroke.

Horizontal Racket Grip The cross-bat grip is one of the more popular styles of modern table tennis, especially favored by European players. The steps are as follows: Grip the racket handle lightly in the palm of your hand to ensure that the racket is stabilized, but do not exert too much force. The thumb and index finger form the fulcrum, with the thumb on the front of the racket and the index finger on the back of the racket, both naturally curved. The remaining three fingers naturally grip the handle of the racket to aid in stabilization. ' Scenarios for different grips

Straight racket grip is suitable for players who like to play close to the table for fast attacks and blocking, especially in the fast attacks and blocking within the table is more advantageous. The horizontal racket grip is suitable for all-rounders, who can effectively handle the switch between forehand and backhand, and is suitable for pulling curved balls and pulling the ball from the far end of the table. Correct Grip and Common Mistakes Do not hold the racket too tightly or too loosely. Too tight a grip will stiffen the wrist and affect the power; too loose a grip will affect the power and accuracy of the shot.

Keeping your wrist flexible is the key, and your fingers relaxed but firm so that you can better control the racket and the ball.

Common grip errors include gripping the racket too tightly and gripping the racket too far to one side, which can limit wrist and finger mobility and lead to stiff shots or a loss of forehand/backhand balance.

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