In which sport do players use the penhold grip or the shakehand grip?
Table tennis styles This article describes some of the most common table tennis styles seen in international competition. These are stereotypes and almost all players possess some combination of these styles, with a few added "special" shots of their own. Competitive table tennis players grip their rackets in a variety of ways. The manner in which competitive players grip their rackets can be classified into two major families of styles; one is described as penhold and the other shakehand. The Laws of Table Tennis do not prescribe the manner in which one must grip the racket, and numerous variations on gripping styles exist.
Grip (sport fencing) French grip pommel it is not legal to use for competitive fencing. Grip (sport fencing) In fencing, the grip is the part of the weapon which is gripped by the fencer's hand. There are two types of grips commonly used today in competitive foil and épée: French, which is a straight grip with a pommel at the end of it, and the orthopedic or pistol grip. Virtually all high level foil fencers use a pistol grip; in épée, both types are used. Both kinds of grip optimize hitting with the point of the sword (a 'thrust'), which is the only