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Table Tennis Basic Strokes - The Forehand Counterhit

By Greg Letts, About.com

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Beginning of Forward Swing

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Beginning of Forward Swing

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The ball has now bounced, and the player is beginning to swing forward at the ball.

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.

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