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Table Tennis/ Ping-Pong Basic Strokes - Backhand Banana Flick Return of Serve

By Greg Letts, About.com

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Start of Backswing

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Start of Backswing

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The ball has crossed the net, and the player is about to step forward with his right foot so that he will be in position to play the flick.

Points to look for:

  • The player is continuing to watch the ball right up to the point of contact, in order to make sure he can adjust to any changes in the ball's movement.
  • The player has reached down towards the ball, with his elbow higher than his hand, and his wrist cocked down. This will increase the amount of forearm and wrist snap the player can achieve, and will increase the amount of speed and spin the player can put on the ball.
  • The free arm has moved a little to the player's left to help maintain good balance.

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