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Table Tennis Basic Strokes - Backhand Loop Against Push

By Greg Letts, About.com

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Return to Ready Position

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Return to Ready Position

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The player returns to his ready position before the next stroke.

Points to look for:

  • The player has let his right arm drop a little, with a bit of sideways movement, to put his bat back into the ready position. Note that the bat is pointing forward in a neutral position, and is not left in place for another backhand.
  • The waist, hips and shoulders have returned to their original position.
  • His knees have begun to straighten as he begins to move for his next stroke.
  • His bodyweight is again evenly distributed between his left and right legs, and on the balls of his feet. He has also leaned forward a little again.
  • His free arm has remained virtually stationary throughout the entire stroke.

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