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Table Tennis Tricks of the Trade

Table tennis technique play includes the following main types:

Push and block technique:

Blocking: simple movement, slow ball speed, light power, suitable for beginners.The upper arm is close to the body, the forearm is stretched forward and close to the ball, the wrist and fingers are adjusted to the shape of the racket, the index finger is forceful and the thumb is relaxed. Fast push: stand close to the position, small movements, use the power to return, fast speed, line changes.It is suitable for returning general pull balls, push block balls and medium power attack balls.In the hold, it can give play to the advantage of fast return speed, push the two big corners or attack the opponent's gap. Push: Heavy, fast and high, giving full play to the arm's pushing power.It is suitable for dealing with slower, weaker spinning topspin balls or lighter power balls that bounce a little higher than the net after landing on the table. Reduced power block: low arc, low landing point and light power.It is used to reduce the power of the return ball when receiving the opponent's strong kill or push block, and it is often used to receive the spinning arc ball. Chipping technique:

Long cut: big hitting action, slow speed, long arc, favorable to cut the turning and non-turning ball and to change the landing point to hold the opponent.It is often used to deal with the dunking ball, the curved ball and the pulling ball.

Close cutting: small range of motion, fast return speed, strong forward force, mostly used for close cutting angle, there is a certain threat, commonly used to deal with light pull ball and general topspin ball. Serving Skills:

Spin serve: Create different spins (e.g. side spin, top spin or bottom spin) through wrist movements, making it difficult for the opponent to judge.

Straight serve: Directly and quickly serve to the opponent's forehand or backhand position to reduce the opponent's reaction time.

Variation serves: Use different types of serves, such as short, long, and spin, to increase the variety of serves. Serve receiving skills:

Responding to spin balls: e.g. side spin, downward spin and topspin, use push blocking, chipping and rolling to receive the ball respectively. Countering speed balls: such as straight and diagonal balls, which require quick footwork and body positioning to meet the incoming ball. Release and Pick: The release gently pushes the ball to the opponent's side of the table, while the pick uses the front end of the racket to quickly flick the ball. Other skills:

Forehand: Strike the ball with the front of the racket face, more powerful and suitable for attacking. Backhand: Hit the ball with the opposite side of the racket, mostly for defense or change of pace. Chipping: reduce the speed of the opponent's return and increase the spin. Pull: Use the explosive force of the wrist to pull the ball quickly over the net, often with strong topspin. These techniques need to be utilized flexibly in conjunction with individual technical characteristics and game situations, and the table tennis level can be improved through continuous practice and game experience.

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