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

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Middle of Follow Through

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Middle of Follow Through

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The ball is on its way over the net, and the player is in the middle of his follow through.

Points to look for:

  • Note the heavy blurring and streaking of the ball trajectory in the photograph, showing the high speed of the ball. Also notice the relatively straight line movement of the ball, forwards and downwards onto the other side of the table.
  • The players whole body is in motion, as shown by the blurring in the photograph.
  • The left foot is about to land with the toes pointing forward, and the right foot has lifted off the ground and will be brought forward as part of the return to his ready position.
  • The follow through has continued forward of the player's head, but the player has not crossed his playing arm over the middle of his body, allowing faster recovery.

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