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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 Follow Through

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Start of Follow Through

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The ball is on its way towards the net, and the player is beginning his follow through.

Points to look for:

  • The bat is travelling upwards and a little forwards, and is continuing to move in a semi-circular direction when viewed from the front, as shown by following the blurred path of the racket. From a sideways perspective, the bat has travelled forward and upward at a roughly 45 degree angle.
  • Notice how stationary the player's head and body have been throughout the stroke, indicating excellence balance and positioning.
  • Notice also how the left arm has continued to swing out to the left, acting as a counterweight throughout the stroke.

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