table tennis glossary
What is a Penhold grip in Table Tennis?
A penhold grip is a way of holding the table tennis bat where the handle is gripped like a pen. Common in Asia. Allows aggressive forehand play but limits backhand options.
Example in a match
A Chinese player using a penhold grip dominates with forehand topspins.
Table Tennis scoring with Volley
Volley scores table tennis with all the standard rules built in. Pick the sport at match setup, name your sides, and tap to score. Volley applies the rules from there — including the ones that involve "Penhold grip".
Free on iOS and Android. Multi-sport scoring across 9 sports with proper sport-specific scoring engines, ELO rating tracking, and tournament running.
Frequently asked questions
What is a penhold grip in table tennis?
A penhold grip is a way of holding the table tennis bat where the handle is gripped like a pen. Common in Asia. Allows aggressive forehand play but limits backhand options.
Does Volley handle penhold grip automatically?
Yes. Volley's table tennis scoring engine handles every standard rule including penhold grip. You don't have to track it manually — pick the sport at match setup and Volley applies the rules.
Where can I learn more table tennis terms?
The full Table Tennis glossary is at /table-tennis-terms-glossary, with 20 of the most common terms explained.