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

By Greg Letts, About.com

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Contact With the Ball

Photo of Forehand Smash Against Lob - Contact With the Ball

Contact With the Ball

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The player has swung forward and made contact with the ball.

Points to look for:

  • The hips, waist and shoulders have turned back towards the player's left, adding to the power of the shot.
  • The high speed of the players forearm and bat can be seen by the heavy blurring of the photograph.
  • By comparing the position of the bat in this photograph and the previous photograph, it can be seen that the stroke is mainly forwards, and slightly upwards, giving a fast shot with a little topspin.
  • Because the ball landed on the player's wide forehand, the left leg has crossed over the right leg, and is moving forward and to the right. The player's bodyweight is also moving forward and a little to the right.

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