There were two main ways to hold the racket in table tennis: straight grip and horizontal grip. Although there weren't strict regulations on every detail, there were some basic requirements and specifications. For the horizontal grip, the main point was to hold the ball at the palm of the hand. The thumb, middle finger, ring finger, and pinky naturally clasped the racket handle, and the index finger naturally straightened and leaned against the rubber on the back of the racket at 45°. When the grip was deep, the tiger's mouth was close to the shoulder; when the grip was shallow, the tiger's mouth was slightly close to the shoulder. When attacking the ball with the forehand and hitting the ball with the backhand, the fingers and wrists had corresponding movements to ensure the effect of the force and the hit. At the same time, the hand should not be too tight or too loose when holding the racket. Too tight will make the wrist stiff and affect the wrist movement when exerting force. Too loose will affect the strength and accuracy of the shot. The grip should not be too shallow. The penhold grip method was to place the handle on the thumb and forefinger. The second knuckle of the index finger and the first knuckle of the thumb formed a pincer shape. The distance between the two fingers was moderate, and the other three fingers naturally bent and overlapped behind the racket. Similarly, when holding the racket, the hand should not be too tight or too loose. When changing the face of the racket and adjusting the angle of the racket, the flexibility of the fingers should be fully utilized. The pincer shape formed by the index finger and thumb of the penhold grip should not be too large or too small, otherwise it would affect the flexibility of the wrist movement. Different grip styles had their own characteristics, and they had to match the individual's style of play, while also being conducive to the flexible use of the arm, wrist, and fingers. While watching the Olympics, you can also read the wonderful novels related to the Olympics!
There were several types of table tennis grip: 1. ** Standard Shakehand Grip ** - Generally, the ball should be stuck on the palm of the hand. The thumb, middle finger, ring finger, and pinky naturally clasped the racket handle, and the index finger naturally straightened and leaned against the rubber on the back of the racket at 45°. - When the grip was deep, the tiger's mouth was close to the shoulder; when the grip was shallow, the tiger's mouth was slightly close to the shoulder. 2. ** Backhand and Backhand Grip ** - When attacking the ball with the forehand, the forefinger pressed down, and the first knuckle of the thumb acted as the pivot to hit the ball with the wrist. - When hitting a backhand, the joint at the root of the index finger should be stuck on the shoulder, the thumb should be applied, and the wrist should be extended to transmit the strength. 3. ** Grip method of a Forehand Serve **: Grip the racket with your thumb and index finger, release the racket handle with your middle finger, ring finger, and pinky, and retract it naturally. - In the shallow grip, the middle finger, ring finger, and little finger naturally hold the racket handle. The thumb is on the front side of the racket and lightly attached to the middle finger. The index finger is naturally straightened and placed diagonally on the back of the racket. The thumb and index finger are slightly attached to the racket. The position of the web between the thumb and index finger of the shoulder pat should be adjusted according to the use of the forehand and backhand. The position of the web was biased towards the thumb when the forehand was used, and the index finger when the backhand was used. - The deep grip method was to straighten the right hand, place the index finger and thumb horizontally, and place the racket between the index finger and thumb with the left hand. The thumb and index finger pressed against the shoulder position, and the other fingers naturally clenched. The position of the index finger and thumb can be adjusted according to your own habits. The position of the index finger is inclined to the shoulder for backhand, and the position of the index finger is far away from the shoulder for pressure. - There was also a side grip. The surface of the hand was relatively bright, which made it easier for the hand to exert force and adjust the wrist. It was smoother when it came to diagonal hits, explosive charges, straight line push-ups, and swings. The side grip was more inclined. The backhand was slightly pressed, and the thumb was slightly supported, which was beneficial for various backhand techniques such as twisting and pulling. However, this kind of grip was too inclined, and it was difficult for the backhand to touch the back of the ball. The wrist force was very limited, but the stability was still acceptable. In addition, when holding the racket horizontally, you can hang your wrist slightly to make the racket and forearm in a straight line to increase the length to facilitate the force. While watching the Olympics, you can also read the wonderful novels related to the Olympics!
The correct way to hold a table tennis racket was mainly to hold the racket vertically and horizontally. ** 1. Horizontal Grip ** 1. ** Basic Grip Method ** - Take the right hand as an example. Relax the five fingers of the right hand and open them. The left hand holds the racket head and puts the racket shoulder (the joint of the racket face and the racket handle) into the right hand. The degree of tightness is suitable for you to feel comfortable. Then, the thumb and index finger of his right hand straightened and closed, just enough to hold the front and back of the racket. At this time, the thumb, index finger and the web between his thumb and index finger formed a stable concave shape to fix the racket, and then the middle finger, ring finger, and pinky naturally held the racket handle. - Generally speaking, the middle finger, ring finger, and little finger would naturally bend to hold the handle, and the edge of the racket would be facing the tiger's mouth. The index finger and thumb would naturally stick to both sides of the racket (do not go deep into the racket). In the era of small balls, the forehand-based horizontal racket style was also possible when using the forehand to put the index finger into the racket, and when using the backhand to put the thumb into the racket. However, it was not conducive to the fast conversion of the forehand and backhand. 2. ** Points to note ** - The grip should not be too tight or too loose. If it was too tight, it would stiffen the wrist and affect the movement of the wrist when it exerted force. If it was too loose, it would affect the strength and accuracy of the ball. - The grip should not be too shallow. ** 2. Straightforward Grip Technique ** 1. ** Basic Grip Method ** - He placed the handle of the racket on the thumb and forefinger, and formed a pincer shape with the second knuckle of the index finger and the first knuckle of the thumb. The distance between the two fingers was moderate, and the other three fingers were naturally bent and stacked behind the racket. - Penhold grip had two types of grip depending on the style of play. Take the penhold grip as an example. On the basis of the left-push right-attack grip, the index finger had to be further relaxed. 2. ** Points to note ** - The pincer shape formed by the index finger and thumb could not be too big or too small, otherwise it would affect the flexibility of the wrist movement. - No matter what grip method was used, the flexibility of the fingers should be fully utilized when changing the face of the bat and adjusting the angle of the face. In addition, professional coaches advocated a "neutral but flexible" grip. This grip combined the advantages of the pros and cons, requiring a delicate balance between the palm and the handle. It would not restrict flexibility, but it would not loosen the grip and lose control. While watching the Olympics, you can also read the wonderful novels related to the Olympics!
If it was a horizontal serve, there was a simpler way to hold the racket, which was to keep it the same as when hitting the ball normally. This grip method was more suitable for serving pure backspin balls or neutral balls with or without spin. Its advantage was that it was simple and easy, and there was no need to learn extra. However, it had the disadvantages of limited wrist movement, difficulty in exerting force, and many kinds of serves could not be served. If it was a side spin serve, the grip on the racket could be slightly loosened. The thumb and index finger should be used to clamp the racket. The position of the thumb should be slightly upward and leave some space to make the range of movement larger. The middle finger, ring finger, and pinky should not be clenched into a fist. They should be in a completely relaxed state and slightly attached to the racket handle. While watching the Olympics, you can also read the wonderful novels related to the Olympics!
The grip methods of table tennis were divided into penhold grip and shakehand grip: - ** Penhold Grip Technique **: - ** Pushing left and attacking right **: The second knuckle of the index finger and the first knuckle of the thumb should be relaxed on the two shoulders of the racket; the middle finger, ring finger, and little finger should naturally bend and overlap, and the first knuckle of the middle finger should hold the center axis of the racket one-third of the way from the handle. - Penhold Later-hand Grip: On the basis of the left-push and right-attack grip, the index finger on the front side of the racket should be further relaxed. On the back side of the racket, on the basis of the left-push and right-attack grip, the three fingers behind should not overlap completely, but the fingertips of the three fingers (at the meat pad) should hold one-third of the racket (Wang Hao's grip). Xu Xin's grip should hold the racket with the middle finger and ring finger on the back side (the little finger does not participate). - ** Horizontal Racquet Grip Method **: Place the ball on the palm of the hand. The thumb, middle finger, ring finger, and pinky will naturally hold the handle of the racket. The index finger will naturally straighten and lean against the rubber on the back of the racket at 45°. When the grip was deep, the tiger's mouth was close to the shoulder; when the grip was shallow, the tiger's mouth was slightly close to the shoulder. When attacking the ball with the forehand, the first knuckle of the thumb was used as a pivot point to cooperate with the wrist to hit the ball. When hitting the ball with the backhand, the joint at the root of the index finger was used to block the shoulder, and the thumb was used to exert force. The wrist was extended to transmit strength. When shooting naturally, the front 2/3 of the palm is attached to the handle, and the back is empty, which is convenient for changing the board shape; the thumb is attached to the junction between the front handle and the board, and the index finger is attached to the back board; the position of the hand is in the front of the handle. In addition, the grip should be relaxed and natural to avoid excessive force; the arm and wrist should be soft and flexible; pay attention to the stability of the grip to avoid loosening or sliding. While watching the Olympics, you can also read the wonderful novels related to the Olympics!
There were two main ways to hold a table tennis racket: straight grip and horizontal grip. The method of holding the racket horizontally: the ball is patted on the shoulder and stuck in the palm of the hand. The thumb, middle finger, ring finger, and pinky naturally clasp the racket handle, and the index finger naturally straightens and sticks diagonally to the rubber on the back of the racket at 45°. When the grip was deep, the tiger's mouth was close to the shoulder; when the grip was shallow, the tiger's mouth was slightly close to the shoulder. When attacking the ball with the forehand, the first knuckle of the thumb is used as the pivot point to hit the ball to the opposite table. When hitting the ball with the backhand, the joint at the root of the index finger is used to clamp the racket shoulder, and the thumb is used to force and the wrist is used to abduct the strength. It can also be generally understood as the middle finger, ring finger, and little finger naturally hold the racket handle, the thumb is on the front side of the racket next to the middle finger, and the index finger is naturally straightened and placed diagonally on the back of the racket. Straight-hold racket method: The handle of the bat was placed on the thumb and forefinger, and the second knuckle of the index finger and the first knuckle of the thumb formed a pincer shape. The distance between the two fingers was moderate, and the other three fingers were naturally bent and stacked behind the bat. The right side of the racket handle is attached to the inner side of the second joint of the index finger, the second joint of the index finger presses the right shoulder of the racket, the first joint of the index finger naturally bends inwards, the first joint of the thumb presses the left shoulder of the racket, the other three fingers naturally bend and overlap in an inclined manner, and the front parts of the middle finger and the ring finger press against the upper 1/3 of the back of the racket. At the same time, no matter what kind of grip method is used, the hand should not be too tight or too loose when holding the racket, because too tight will make the wrist stiff, affecting the wrist movement when exerting force, and too loose grip will affect the strength of the ball and the accuracy of the ball; The grip should not be too shallow. When holding the penhold grip, the pincer formed by the index finger and thumb should not be too big or too small, otherwise it will affect the flexibility of the wrist movement; When changing the face of the ball and adjusting the angle of the face, you should make full use of the flexibility of the fingers. While watching the Olympics, you can also read the wonderful novels related to the Olympics!
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The table tennis racket grip was divided into penhold grip and shakehand grip. For children, these two grip had their own characteristics, and there was no absolute better one. The penhold grip was divided into two types: left push right attack type and penhold grip horizontal hit type. The left-push and right-attack grip was to relax the second knuckle of the index finger and the first knuckle of the thumb on the two shoulders of the racket. The middle finger, ring finger, and little finger naturally bent and overlapped. The first knuckle of the middle finger held the center axis of the racket one-third of the way from the handle. The penhold grip was based on the left-push and right-attack grip, and the index finger was further relaxed. The penhold grip had a short handle and flexible wrists. It had an advantage in the first three boards. The correct way to hold the horizontal racket is to take the right hand as an example. Relax the five fingers of the right hand and open them. Take the racket head of the left hand and put the racket shoulder (the junction of the racket face and the racket handle) into the palm of the right hand. The degree of tightness is suitable for you to feel comfortable. The thumb and index finger of the right hand are straight and closed, just holding the front and back of the racket. At this time, the thumb, index finger and the palm of the hand form a stable concave shape. The racket can be fixed. Then, the middle finger, ring finger and pinky naturally hold the racket handle. The handle of the horizontal grip was longer, and its characteristic was that it was balanced in attack and defense, suitable for holding the ball and returning the ball. Children could choose the grip that suited them according to their physical conditions, hobbies, and so on. While watching the Olympics, you can also read the wonderful novels related to the Olympics!
Whether it was a shake-hand grip or a penhold grip, the grip should not be too tight or too loose. Gripping the racket too tightly would stiffen the wrist, affecting the movement of the wrist when exerting force, and gripping the racket too loosely would affect the strength and accuracy of the shot. As for the horizontal grip: - When snapping naturally, the palm should not be fully attached to the handle, but almost the first 2/3 of the palm should be attached to the handle, while the back is almost empty and hanging, so that it is easy to change the shape of the board when holding the racket. The fingers should be placed with the side of the thumb attached to the junction of the front handle and the board, and the index finger attached to the back of the board. The position of the whole hand should be in the middle and front of the entire racket handle. Don't be too close to the front, or the snap will be too stiff, too close to the back, too shaky, and the strength will not be concentrated. - When you serve, you can lean forward a little and use your fingers to grab the board more. This way, your fingers can more accurately control the board and the transmission of power, but you must also avoid grasping too tightly because of excessive control. - When they were in a stalemate, the palm should move back a little, but not too far back. It was not easy to accurately control the strength if it was too far back. During this process, the hand should also be naturally relaxed. When attacking the ball with the forehand, the thumb should move back a little, and the index finger should move forward to support the back of the board. This way, it was easy to press the racket. When attacking with the backhand, it was the opposite. The thumb should move forward to support the point, and the index finger should move back to the retracting point. This was also to press the board and keep the hand relaxed during these movements. As for the Penhold Grip: - The penhold grip was to hold the racket with your fingers, and the palm was almost naturally empty. This kind of grip was good for relaxing the hand. However, you should pay attention to avoid some wrong grip methods. For example, holding the racket tip with your fingers, although it seems flexible, it will appear weak and the racket face will shake when attacking the ball. When holding the racket deeply, the back three fingers are completely stretched out on the back. This kind of grip method is awkward in other aspects except for the complete transmission of the middle and far platform pulling the ball. It is easy to cause the hand to be tight, so it should be avoided. At the same time, he had to pay attention to the correct force of his fingers to avoid excessive pressure on the board with his thumb and improper position of his index finger, which could easily cause problems in force and tension in his hands. While watching the Olympics, you can also read the wonderful novels related to the Olympics!
There was no absolute definition of the best table tennis racket in the world, because players of different levels and styles had different requirements for table tennis racket. For beginners, it might be more suitable to use a more affordable and easy-to-use racket. As the technical level improved, the players would choose the racket according to their own playing characteristics (such as offensive, defensive, loop, etc.). From the perspective of brand and product, brands like Double Happiness had some high-end products. For example, Double Happiness's table tennis base had specific parameters such as weight, thickness, and balance point. It was a good product. However, for professional athletes, the equipment was often customized by professional coaches according to the specific conditions of the athletes. For table tennis itself, there was no clear concept of "best" table tennis. The International Table Tennis Federation had certain standards for the balls used in competitions, such as diameter, weight, elasticity, etc. As long as the high-quality table tennis balls met these standards, they could be used in competitions and training at different levels. While watching the Olympics, you can also read the wonderful novels related to the Olympics!
Some well-known table tennis racket brands include Butterfly, Stiga, Double Happiness, THS, TIBHAR, Yasaka, Joola, Nittaku, Double Fish, Galaxy, Friendship 729, etc. These brands had good reputations, high popularity, and strength. They were at the top of the table tennis racket brand rankings in 2024 and could be used as a reference when purchasing table tennis bats. While watching the Olympics, you can also read the wonderful novels related to the Olympics!