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

By Greg Letts, About.com

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End of Follow Through

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End of Follow Through

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The ball has bounced on the other side of the table, and the player has reached the end of his follow through.

Points to look for:

  • The follow through has continued so that the bat is around a foot or so forward of the players head, but the bat has not crossed over the middle of the player's body.
  • The player is now watching how the opponent will handle the ball.
  • The left leg is bending to help absorb the shock of the player's landing on the floor.
  • The right leg is moving forward and to the right, as the player brings his right foot into position.
  • The free arm is almost hidden behind the right arm, since it is being used to help the player stay balanced.

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