CASTILLO, JULIENNE J.

, BSED SOCIAL STUDIES- 2A PE 03

LESSON PLAN
MODULE 02 - TABLE TENNIS

I. OBJECTIVES:
At the end of this lesson, students must have:

a) Identified the different grips in playing table tennis through pictures.

b) Appreciated the importance of knowing the different grips in table tennis.
c) Performed the different grips in table tennis through an audio-video
demonstration.

II. SUBJECT MATTER: Types of Grips in Table Tennis

FOCUS SKILL: Motor Skills Coordination
REFERENCE: Module 2- Table Tennis Handouts
MATERIALS: Racket, pingpong ball and table

III. LESSON PROPER:

A. ACTIVITY 1:

Identify the different grips of table tennis through pictures. Refer your answer in the word bank
below.

Seemiller Grip Penhold Grip

V-Grip Shakehand Grip
B. ACTIVITY 2: A Short Video Demonstration

Study the given video and analyze the different grips executed for table tennis. (Video to be
provided by the Teacher)

C. ANALYSIS:

After analyzing and studying the video, answer the following questions:

1. What are the different grips in table tennis?

Answer: _______________________________
2. Why is it important to execute proper grips when playing?
Answer: _______________________________

D. ABSTRACTION: Generalization

GRIP

Competitive tables tennis players grip their bats in a variety of ways. The manner in
which competitive players grip their bats 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 bat, and numerous variations on gripping
styles exist.

 PENHOLD - The penhold grip is so-named because one grips the the bat similarly to
the way one holds a writing instrument. The style of play among penhold players can
vary greatly from player to player. The style, usually referred to as the Chinese penhold
style, involves curling the middle, ring and fourth finger back. In contrast, another style,
sometimes referred to as the Japanese penhold, involves splaying those three fingers out
across the back of the bat. Penhold styles are popular among players originating from
Asian nations such as China,Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea.

 SHAKEHAND - The shakehand grip is so-named because one grips the bat similarity
to the way one performs a handshake. The grip is sometimes colloquially referred to as
a “tennis grip” or a “Western grip”. The shakehand grip is most popular among players
originating in Western nations. Today, though, there are many Asian players using the
shakehand grip.

 UNUSUAL GRIP V-Grip - An experimental styles being developed in China, it is held

by forming a “V for victory” sign and gripping the blade between the forefinger and
middle finger, whilst having the other fingers rest under and on top of the handle; it
requires a modified blade to grip successfully. A noticeable spin benefit it noticed due
to the longer lever and mechanics utilized in the forehand and backhand (much like
those found in the Western grip in tennis).

 SEEMILLER GRIP- A grip that was made famous by Danny Seemiller, an American
champion. This grip is a variation of the shakehand grip. In this grip, the forefinger and
thumb are placed on the same side of the bat, which allows the backhand and forehand
shots to use the same side of the rubber. This grip also has the nickname “windshield
wiper” due to the motion of the backhand and the forehand.
E. APPLICATION:

Task 1. Analyze the given situations and choose the correct answer in the box below.

A. Penhold Grip C. Shakehand Grip E. Grips

B. Seemiller Grip D. V-Grip F.

1. The way you hold the paddle.

2. Paddle is held as if the player is shaking hands with it.
3. Paddle is held as if the player is holding the handle of a pen
4. Benefits and Disadvantage: Gives the player the best forehand
5. Benefits and Disadvantages: Players Typically use only one side the paddle:
6. In this grip, the forefinger and thumb are placed on the same side of the bat, which allows the backhand
and forehand shots to use the same side of the rubber.
7. It is held by forming a “V for victory” sign and gripping the blade between the forefinger and middle
finger, whilst having the other fingers rest under and on top of the handle; it requires a modified blade to
grip successfully.
8. This grip also has the nickname “windshield wiper” due to the motion of the backhand and the forehand.
9. The style involves curling the middle, ring and fourth finger back.
10. The most popular and often used grip in Table Tennis

Task 2. Video Demonstration: Perform each grips in table tennis, through an audio-video
demonstration.