Penhold Techniques for Table Tennis

Learn how to use the Penhold Grip. We show you penhold techniques for a wide range of strokes. This coaching lesson is proudly brought to you by PingSkills. Music by Kevin MacLeod.

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• Table Tennis
• Ping Pong
• Coaching
• Lessons
• Pingskills
• Penhold
• Forehand
• Backhand
• Topspin

[AceofDlamonds]

I wonder, doesn't the Reverse penhold backhand strain the elbow/wrist quite a lot?

Also, I think penholders block topspin shots downwards don't they? Because otherwise it looks as if the ball would fly off of the table.

[pingskills]

@AceofDlamonds Good question. I think if it is played correctly it doesn't put too much strain on the wrist. And when blocking topspin, you do need to counter the topspin regardless of which grip you use.

[liontoxicatorR]

@pingskills Whenever i use the topspin i always seem to have my wrist bent,is there any technique or like a piece of equipment i can use to keep it straight,i know it's a big factor.

[pingskills]

@liontoxicatorR We don't get much room here to answer in detail. It sounds like this might need a bit of discussion. It might be best if you post a question on our website under the Ask the Coach section!

[liontoxicatorR]

@pingskills Okay,il be posting on the forums shortly.

[pingskills]

@liontoxicatorR Great. I'll tell Alois to watch out for your question.

[kingspartan375299]

I was wondering how to put right and left spin on a ball while using the penhold technique???

[SuperChessboy]

@chunkyostrich

I didn't try it whilst playing, but it seems that the forehand angle is a bit different and the general pressure is harder too...

It's just another feeling, I don't think I'd like to play like this...

[liontoxicatorR]

Hey Alios, i just wanted to ask, i usually like to strike the ball flat out, no top spin,i feel it's harder to block/return, but whenever i watch professionals play they always use topspin why is that ?

Thank you !

[pingskills]

@Golden2Talon Yeah sorry about that. We are getting better at producing our videos now so hopefully all our newer videos have better volume levels.