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how do you play table tennis

The basic skills of table tennis include grip, serve, footwork and stroke.

How to hold the racket

There are two main grips for table tennis: the horizontal grip and the straight grip. In the horizontal grip, the index finger and the center of the tiger's mouth are stuck at the junction of the edge of the racket and the handle, the thumb is pressed against the handle, the index finger is naturally placed on the face of the racket, and the other three fingers are gripped on the handle in a smooth manner. Straight racket grip is the thumb presses the edge of the racket, the middle finger against the surface of the racket, the other three fingers side by side curved turn.

Serving Techniques

The forehand flat serve is a basic serve. The table tennis ball is placed in the palm of the left hand, thrown up and then pushed out flat with the right hand. Beginners can improve their feel for the ball by practicing tosses, holds and bumps, which will help them master the serve better.

Footwork and Striking Skills

Footwork exercises include the parallel step, that is, one foot first to the other foot and half a step or a small step, the other foot in the parallel foot landing, and then move a step in the direction of the incoming ball. When striking the ball, keep your center of gravity low and your knees slightly bent to better control the arc and strength of the ball.

Advanced Skills

The backhand pull is one of the advanced techniques in table tennis. Stand on the left side of the table, feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart, knees slightly bent, center of gravity pressed forward, wrists slightly arched. On an incoming ball, the lower arm meets the ball in front and hits it at the highest point. The backhand pivot is the foundation of the horizontal racketeer technique, and practicing the backhand pivot helps in the learning of attacking, pulling, bouncing, and picking techniques.

By mastering these basic and advanced techniques, you can gradually improve your level and skills in table tennis.

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