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Table Tennis/ Ping-Pong Basic Strokes - Forehand Drop Shot Against a Lob

By Greg Letts, About.com

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Arrival at Expected Bounce Location

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Arrival at Expected Bounce Location

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The ball is about to cross the net, and the player has arrived at the location that he believes will allow him to reach the ball easily for a drop shot.

Points to look for:

  • The player is continuing to watch the flight of the ball closely.
  • The bat is moving forward with the player, rather than being swung forward. It could be swung backwards quickly for an attack if the opponent starts to move forward to get to the drop shot.

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