Table Tennis Basic Strokes - Backhand Block Against Loop

Beginning of Forward Swing

Beginning of Forward Swing

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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.

• Ready Position
• Middle of Backswing
• End of Backswing
• Beginning of Forward Swing
• Contact With the Ball
• End of Follow Through
• Start of Return to Ready Position
• Return to Ready Position