Basic Skills and Techniques - JSS2 Physical and health education Lesson Note
- Grip: Shakehand and Penhold are the two main types, with variations within each.
- Service: Techniques include the pendulum, backhand, and tomahawk serves, aiming to deceive opponents and gain advantage.
- Drive: Offensive shot played with a forward and downward motion, imparting speed and spin.
- Chop: Defensive shot executed with a slicing motion to return heavy topspin shots with backspin.
- Smash: Powerful attacking shot, often played close to the table, with a downward motion to generate speed and accuracy.