How to Grip a Ping Pong Paddle

Ping pong is a highly entertaining and addicting game that matches one or two individuals against another individual or pair. Ping pong uses a tiny hollow ball and a paddle that is about a foot in length. The paddle is what you use to hit the ball with. Here is the correct way to grip the ping pong paddle.

Things You'll Need

  • Ping pong table
  • Ping pong paddle
  • Ping pong ball
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Instructions

  1. How to grip a ping-pong paddle

    • 1

      Grab the ping pong paddle with your natural hand. The paddle should rest snugly against where your thumb and palm meet. The handle will extend down the inside of your palm while the round section of the paddle will protrude above your hand.

    • 2

      Wrap your four fingers around the handle of the paddle. This will allow you to firmly grip the paddle and prevent it from slipping out of your hand.

    • 3

      Place the thumb over over the index finger closes to the top of the handle. This adds further stability and prevents the thumb from getting in the way of the ball.