Points to look for:
- The player is watching the ball closely, and is starting to move his right shoulder forward, while turning a little to his left.
- The free arm is being used to help balance the player while he is reaching for the ball.
Table Tennis/ Ping-Pong Basic Strokes - Backhand Banana Flick Return of Serve
By Greg Letts, About.com
Moving Towards the Ball
Moving Towards the Ball
© 2008 Greg Letts, licensed to About.com, Inc.
The ball has bounced on the table, and the receiver has recognized that the serve will be short and to his backhand, and he is moving into position to play his stroke.
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