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.

• Ready Position
• Beginning of Backswing
• End of Backswing
• Beginning of Forward Swing
• Contact with the Ball
• End of Forward Swing
• Return to Ready Position