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January 17, 2006
TABLE TENNIS TIPS: Extending the arm
The third in an occasional series on improving your table tennis game. For more table tennis tips, click here.
Watching a table tennis game can be every bit as thrilling as watching any other sporting event. The flick of the paddle. The slight tapping sound made by the ball as it strikes the table. And so forth. But while table tennis may be exciting for the spectator, for the serious player it is hard work.
In the illustration above, notice how the player is gripping the paddle with his hand. Notice, too, how his arm is fully extended and ready to meet the ball. This is not by accident. No. It is intentional.
Also be aware of how his headband is secured tightly around his head. This has been pointed out in previous lessons, but cannot be overemphasized: If you cannot see the ball, you cannot hit it (unless you get super lucky). For the long-haired player, a headband is not a fashion statement; it is a necessity.
NEXT TIME: "Preparing Yourself Mentally"
Posted by teb at January 17, 2006 10:38 AM