There is no one-size fits all to table tennis - there are generally accepted ways of doing things and wrong ways of doing things in the context of shot quality. But there is no single way to do something right - each technique comes with advantages and disadvantages and are tied to the goals of the shot and the individual. What Yecats and you are is saying is very much right. But what I and Archo are saying is also right.
Okay, look, in case you missed it, this is a darn good post. I am going to explain some of why this is not only the case but that it is important that it be the case.
We all have different length arms, legs, torsos, each of us the upper arm in relation to the lower arm is longer, some the lower arm is longer. The length ratio between the upper and lower arm, for everyone is slightly different. The length ratio between the radius and ulna of the upper arm is a little different for each of us.
Way back when Shuki posted photos of his hand and the angle of the hand in relation to the forearm, it showed that his radius is longer in relation to his ulna than is usual for most humans.
What on earth is OCDCarl talking about?
We are all unique. A good coach would ideal adjust his idea of what makes a good FH stroke to the person so that the person can develop a stroke that is good technique in general. But also adapted to the needs of that person. So, ideally a good coach will help a player develop strokes based on ideals and principles but adapted to the player in question.
So there is a reason why there are no two FH strokes that are exactly alike.
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Haven't played for 3 weeks now... im starting to play against myself in my room.
