Points to look for:
- Since the player is blocking the ball, the length of the backswing is minimal - less than a foot.
- The player is continuing to watch the ball closely.
- The right elbow has moved forward as part of the stroke, and is now visible.
Table Tennis Basic Strokes - Backhand Block Against Loop
By Greg Letts, About.com
Beginning of Forward Swing
Beginning of Forward Swing
(c) 2006 Greg Letts, licensed to About.com, Inc.
The player has begun to move his bat forward to contact the ball.
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