I’ve Practiced RPB for Years—Why Does It Still Feel Unnatural?
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:
Why Does My RPB Keep Going Into the Net?
This is a problem I hear very often from penhold players: “Mr. Su, my RPB keeps going into the net. I feel like I’m brushing correctly, but the ball just doesn’t clear the net.” After observing players for many years, I found that this issue is rarely caused by one single technical mistake. More often,
In RPB, How Should Your Fingers Generate Power?
This is a question that many penhold players eventually start to ask: “When I play RPB, should I be using my fingers to generate power? And how exactly should I use them?” After more than 30 years of observing players, my answer is always the same: Your fingers should not “force” power. They should help
How Can I Turn My RPB into a Real Weapon Instead of Just a Safe Return?
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
I’ve Practiced RPB for Years—Why Does It Still Feel Unnatural?
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:
How Can I Improve the Stability of My RPB (Reverse Penhold Backhand)?
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.
Does Your Grip Affect Power Generation Efficiency?
Whenever players talk about increasing power, the conversation usually turns to faster blades, harder rubbers, or more physical training. But after decades in table tennis, I have come to believe that one of the most overlooked factors is much simpler: The way you hold the racket. Most Players Focus on Strength, Not Efficiency I often
Is There a More Ergonomic Alternative to the Traditional Shakehand Grip?
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
How Can I Reduce Hand Fatigue After Long Table Tennis Training?
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