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Table Tennis Basic Strokes - Backhand Loop Against Block

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Start of Return to Ready Position

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Start of Return to Ready Position

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The player is now beginning his return to his basic ready position.

Points to look for:

  • The bat is being returned to a vertical position, so that it will be ready for either a forehand or backhand stroke.
  • The player is returning to his crouch, to allow easy movement in all directions.
  • The left shoulder has moved forward, and the right shoulder back, to bring them back towards their starting position.

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