Basement Ping-Pong Backhand Drive vs Backspin - Side View

The ball has moved into the reach of the player, who is swinging forward at the ball.

Points to look for:

• The upper playing arm is being lifted slightly, while the forearm has not yet snapped forward.
• The rest of the player's body is relatively still.
• The bat is actually lagging a bit behind the forearm, which will increase the amount of power in the shot when the bat is snapped through the ball.