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Table Tennis Basic Strokes - Backhand Block Against Loop

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 player has begun to move his bat forward to contact the ball.

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.

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