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Table Tennis Basic Strokes - The Backhand Push

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End of Follow-through

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End of Follow-through

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The follow-through has come to an end, and the ball is on its way.

Points to look for:

  • The player is now watching his opponent at the other end of the court, rather than the flight of the ball.
  • The hips, waist and shoulders have not turned, since the extra power they would provide was not needed.
  • The hips, waist and shoulders are a little higher than the original ready position, since the legs have pushed up a little to help lift the ball.
  • The follow-through has finished below shoulder height, since the ball was not pushed very hard.

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