Table Tennis Basic Strokes - The Forehand Counterhit

Beginning of Forward Swing

Beginning of Forward Swing

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Points to look for:

• The head has continued to turn to watch the ball closely.
• The angle of the bat is at a roughly 45 degree angle, with the top edge of the bat pointing towards the camera.
• The hips, waist and shoulders have just begun to turn forwards again.

Index: Table Tennis Basic Strokes - The Forehand Counterhit

1. Ready Position
2. Beginning of Backswing
3. End of Backswing
4. Beginning of Forward Swing
5. Contact with the Ball
6. End of Forward Swing
7. Return to Ready Position