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This is a very common question I hear from penhold players: “Mr. Su, why does my forehand blocking always go too high? I feel like I’m doing it correctly, but the ball keeps floating long or rising too much.” After observing players for many years, I have found that this problem is rarely just about

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