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Table Tennis Basic Strokes - Forehand Block Against Loop

By Greg Letts, About.com

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Middle of Follow Through

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Middle of Follow Through

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The ball has been struck, and the player is in the middle of his follow through.

Points to look for:

  • The knees and torso have straightened a little.
  • The playing arm is returning to the ready position shown in Step 1.
  • The hips, waist and shoulders have started to turn back towards the left.
  • The free arm has continued to stay in synch with the playing arm.
  • The ball has already reached its maximum height, and is falling as it goes over the net, clearing the net by a few inches.

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