table tennis glossary
What is a Shakehand grip in Table Tennis?
A shakehand grip is the European-style table tennis grip — the bat handle is held like a handshake. The most common grip globally because it gives equal weapons on forehand and backhand.
Example in a match
You hold your bat in the shakehand grip and play balanced forehand and backhand attacks.
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 "Shakehand grip".
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Frequently asked questions
What is a shakehand grip in table tennis?
A shakehand grip is the European-style table tennis grip — the bat handle is held like a handshake. The most common grip globally because it gives equal weapons on forehand and backhand.
Does Volley handle shakehand grip automatically?
Yes. Volley's table tennis scoring engine handles every standard rule including shakehand 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.