We’re just guessing here, but it’s probably been a while since you last played table tennis, or what we laypeople call ping pong, right? The game has so many health benefits and is a great and fun way to pass leisure time. If you’re not into it, you could try a few games, and you’ll see what we’re talking about. If you are into this fast, competitive sport, then you are probably looking for ways to improve your game, and that is why we’re here. With these tips, you’ll be able to spot your weak points and work on them, and you’ll also manage to improve on your strong points and take your game to a new level.
Paddle Grip
Getting a good grip on your paddle is one of the basics of ping pong. If you’re a beginner, you’re lucky because once you get used to a paddle grip, it’s difficult to alter it. There are several types of grips to learn. As its name suggests, in the shakehand grip, your hand will be in the shape it would be when you’re about to shake someone’s hand. This is one of the most used grips in the world of table tennis, surpassing the popularity of the penhold grip, which is commonly preferred in Asian countries, and the more unusual V-grip.
Both the shakehand and penhold grips have subcategories; each grip has its pros and cons, so there is no right or wrong grip. But you need to have a soft grip on the paddle so that the crease or
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