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Basement Ping-Pong Backhand Chop - Side View

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Beginning of Return to Ready Position
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Beginning of Return to Ready Position

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The player has finished his stroke, and is now beginning his recovery to his ready position.

Points to look for:

  • The player is starting to push up on his left leg, in order to return his center of gravity to a position equally between both feet.
  • The waist and upper body are now starting to turn back to the player's right, and the player is straightening up his upper body a little.
  • The head is now lifting so that the player can watch the opponent get ready for his stroke.

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