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A. Backhand service

It is the action for the service is a push and not a hit, which gives

added control over the shuttle.

B. Forehand Service

Stand in a forward stride position behind the baseline with your

left shoulder pointing toward the target and your weight on

your back foot. The ball is in your left hand, and that arm is extended toward the net.

C. Forehand shots

The arm action is a push forward, using a firm wrist and bent arm.

D. Drop Shot

It is an overhead stroke from the rear court to the opponent’s

forecourt.

E. Drop

The shuttle stays in the air longer.

F.Smash

It is a hot with power and speed downward to the opponent’s court.

•The Handshake Grip

Most table tennis players use the handshake grip. If performing the grip, grasp the bat like shaking hands with the handle, with your pointing finger across the bottom of one side of the blade. The other three fingers grip the handle and the thumb rest along the lower part of the other side of the blade.

•Chinese Penhold Grip

It is like holding a pen between the thumb and forefinger.

•Japanese and Korean Penhold Grip

The difference between the Korean grip and Chinese grip

is that the fingers on the back of the bat are straightened

rather than curled.

•See-miller Grip

The combination of handshake and Penhold grips. The only difference is that the thumb and fore finger grip of the sides of the bat.