This is a grip invented by Danny Seemiller (USA) where the thumb and index finger are placed on the backside of the racket and only the forehand side of the racket is used.
Beside above, what age did Dan seemiller turn pro in table tennis?
Seemiller is a stud in American table tennis. He turned pro at 18 and became the No. 1 ranked American player. His triumphs were featured twice in Sports Illustrated and he shocked the world in 1977 when he teamed up with his brother, Rick, and defeated the No.
Also to know is, what is the basic defensive shot in table tennis?
What are the two types of grip in table tennis?
Although the International Table Tennis Federation has no restrictions on how you should handle your racket, two styles of grips have emerged over the years as the most optimal for playing. They are the Shakehand Grip and the Penhold Grip.
Who invented table tennis?
The game was invented in England in the early days of the 20th century and was originally called Ping-Pong, a trade name. The name table tennis was adopted in 1921–22 when the old Ping-Pong Association formed in 1902 was revived.