Author name: Zhimin Su

This is probably one of the questions I have spent the most time thinking about over the past 30 years. Many penhold players can perform an RPB. But very few can use it to win points consistently. There is a big difference. An RPB that simply puts the ball back on the table is a

This is one of the most frustrating situations for penhold players. You watch videos. You copy the professionals. You practice multiball. You spend months—or even years—working on your Reverse Penhold Backhand. Yet somehow, it still doesn’t feel natural. If this sounds familiar, let me tell you something I have learned after decades in table tennis:

If there is one question I have heard repeatedly from penhold players over the last 30 years, it is this: “Why does my RPB feel so unstable?” One day the backhand feels smooth and effortless. The next day, the ball keeps flying long or dropping into the net. Many players assume the problem is technique.

Over the years, I have spent countless hours talking with players about technique, equipment, and one topic that often gets overlooked: ergonomics. Most players are willing to discuss sponge hardness, blade speed, and spin generation. But very few stop to ask a simple question: “Is the way we hold a table tennis racket actually the

This is another question I hear very often from club players: “Mr. Su, after two or three hours of training, my hand and wrist feel very tired. Is there any simple way to improve this?” Over the years, I have observed that hand fatigue is rarely caused by a single factor. It is usually the

One complaint I hear surprisingly often is: “Mr. Su, I don’t know why, but I never feel completely secure holding the racket.” Some players describe it as the racket moving in their hand during powerful loops. Others feel that they constantly need to readjust their grip between points. And some simply never develop confidence in

Over the years, I have heard many players blame their blade, their rubber, or even the ball itself when their loops keep hitting the net or flying long. But after watching thousands of club players, I have found that the answer is often much simpler. Sometimes, the problem starts with the grip. Your Grip Influences

Over the years, I have met many players who asked me the same question: “Mr. Su, is there a standard way to hold a shakehand blade?” My answer is always very simple. There is no perfect grip that fits everyone. But there are definitely grips that feel more natural and allow you to play with