The GRIP

A good grip is essential. You should hold the bat like a firm hand shake.

The fleshy "flap" of skin between the thumb and index finger should be touching the exposed wooden curve where the bat blade touches the handle.

The "Hand Shake" grip.

There are other ways to hold the bat, most notably the pen holder grip favoured by many players from China and Japan.

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Ball Control

The Ready Position

Grip

The Service

Basic Strokes

Movement

Control

Spin

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