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Playing Styles
Learn about the different categories of playing styles in table tennis. Read a comprehensive list and explanations of the many different styles used in modern table tennis.
Playing Styles - Introduction
Want to know what style you play? Learn about the different categories of playing styles in table tennis. Read a comprehensive list and explanations of the many different styles used in modern table tennis.
Traditional Method of Grouping Table Tennis Playing Styles
Learn more about the traditional method of grouping table tennis playing styles into attackers, blockers, or defenders.
Modern Method of Describing Playing Styles
Learn more about the modern method of describing table tennis playing styles by the level of aggression.
Two Wing Looper
Discover what the Two Wing Looper table tennis playing style is all about.
Two Wing Hitter
Discover what the Two Wing Hitter table tennis playing style is all about.
One Wing Looper/ One Wing Hitter
Discover what the One Wing Looper/One Wing Hitter table tennis playing style is all about.
Penhold Pips Out Hitter
Discover what the Penhold Pips Out Hitter table tennis playing style is all about
Penhold Looper
Discover what the Penhold Looper table tennis playing style is all about.
Reverse Penhold Backhand (RPB)
Discover what the Reverse Penhold Backhand table tennis playing style is all about.
Classic Defender
Discover what the Classic Defender table tennis playing style is all about.
Modern Defender
Discover what the Modern Defender table tennis playing style is all about.
Blocker
Discover what the Blocker table tennis playing style is all about.
Push/Blocker
Discover what the Push/Blocker table tennis playing style is all about.
Table Tennis Styles - Where Are They Now?
An article discussing the disappearing playing styles of table tennis, and a suggestion of how to bring them back.