The difference between a straight shot and a horizontal shot.

There are differences in grip, control range, force mode, technical characteristics and popularity.

1, grip method: directly hold the racket in your hand, hold the front of the racket with your thumb and forefinger, and put other fingers on the back of the racket. A horizontal racket is a horizontal grip, in which you hold the handle with your palm and fingers.

2. Control range: the control range of horizontal stroke is relatively large, because the handle is relatively long, which can better cover the width of the table. The control range of penhold is relatively small, but it may be more flexible in the control of near stage and in stage.

3, power mode: backhand power is mainly achieved through the flexibility of the wrist and fingers, and there are fewer technical movements. The strength of the horizontal stroke depends more on the coordinated action of the arm and the body, which is more powerful.

4. Technical characteristics: Backhand may have certain advantages in serving, receiving and handling small balls in the table, while backhand may be more powerful in stalemate and attack.

5. Popularity: Different regions, different athletes, backhand and backhand may have different popularity. At present, in international competitions, horizontal strokes are more common, but there are also many excellent players in direct strokes.