China News Client, Beijing, July 11th (Li He) Whether it is an urban community or a rural sports and leisure corner, table tennis tables can be seen almost everywhere. The reason why ping-pong is called the "national ball" is closely related to its ease of use, popularity and deep mass foundation. The column of "Playing Table Tennis in 60 Seconds" will help readers who love national football to start from zero and enter the door of junior enthusiasts-
Blocking the ball and blocking the ball is an introductory foundation for ping-pong technology. Although the action is simple, it is the core of ping-pong technology, and it is also a basic technology that beginners should learn first.
Pushing and blocking the ball includes pushing and blocking the ball. It is one of the main techniques of left-pushing and right-attacking. It is also an indispensable auxiliary technique for other types of playing. In the study of table tennis, the primary stage is to master the flat block and fast push, and gradually learn other push block technology.
1. block the ball
Blocking the ball is also called flat blocking. It is divided into forehand blocking and backhand blocking. It is an introductory technique for beginners. The blocking action is simple and easy to master.
(1) Forehand blocking
Before hitting:
Position selection: The body is 40 to 50 cm away from the table, and the position is selected in the middle of the table or to the left.
Standing position: With both feet open, the left foot slightly forward, the knees slightly flexed, the abdomen with chest, and the upper body turned slightly to the right.
Introducing the racket: The right arm naturally bends and rotates inwards, so that the racket surface is close to the vertical state, and the racket is placed in front of the right side of the body. After the incoming ball bounces off the table, the forearm moves forward and uses the racket to meet the ball.
When hitting the ball: During the ascent of the incoming ball, push the middle of the ball with a nearly vertical racket. At the moment of hitting the ball, only the forearm and the wrist exert light pressure, and the rebound force of the ball is used to block the ball back.
After hitting the ball: The arm swings forward, and quickly returns to the ready position.
(2) Backhand block
Before hitting the ball: Position selection: The body is 40-50 cm away from the table, standing in the middle of the table or to the left.
Standing position: Stand with your feet open, slightly wider than your shoulders, stand slightly forward with your right foot or stand with your feet flat, your knees slightly flexed, with your abdomen and chest, turn your upper body slightly to the left.
Leading shot: The right arm bends naturally, leading to the front of the body or slightly to the left, while the forearm is externally rotated, making the beat shape close to the vertical state. Forearm forward, to greet the ball.
When hitting the ball: During the ascent of the incoming ball, push the middle of the ball with a nearly vertical racket. At the moment of hitting the ball, only the forearm and the wrist exert light pressure, and the rebound force of the ball is used to block the ball back.
After hitting the ball: Swing the hand and arm forward, and quickly return to the preparation position before hitting the ball.
2. Quick push
The characteristics of quick push are fast ball speed, small movements, flexible landing points, a slight spin or no turn, which can not only actively defend but also assist the offense, and is the most used backhand thrust technology.
Before hitting:
Position selection: The body is about 40 cm away from the table, standing in the middle of the table or to the left.
Standing position: stand with your feet flat or slightly in front of your right foot, bend your knees slightly, with abdomen and chest, turn your body forward or slightly to the left, and right upper arm and elbow joint near the right side of the body.
When hitting the ball: During the ascent of the incoming ball, push the middle of the ball with a nearly vertical racket. At the moment of hitting the ball, only the forearm and the wrist exert light pressure, and the rebound force of the ball is used to block the ball back.
After hitting the ball: Swing the hands and arms forward, and quickly return to the pre-bat position, preparing for the next shot.
In addition, the push-block technique of table tennis generally refers to the straight-hand grip method, because the push-block is not widely used when holding the racket horizontally, and it can generally directly attack with a backhand. Therefore, the technical points explained here are mainly the push-block technique of the straight-grip racket. . (Finish)