Table Tennis/ Ping-Pong Basic Strokes - Backhand Loop Return of Serve

Beginning of Forward Swing

Beginning of Forward Swing

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Points to look for:

• The player is continuing to watch the ball right up to the point of contact, in order to make sure he can adjust to any changes in the ball's movement.
• The player has lifted his playing elbow a fraction to start the forward swing, while the bat has moved a little downwards and to the right.
• The wrist is now cocking in preparation to snap through the ball in a brushing motion at contact.
• The player is straightening his upper body a little, as part of his upward swing.

Index: Table Tennis/ Ping-Pong Basic Strokes - Backhand Loop Return of Serve

1. Ready Position
2. Beginning of Stroke
3. Middle of Backswing
4. End of Backswing
5. Beginning of Forward Swing
6. Pre-Contact With the Ball
7. Contact With the Ball
8. Beginning of Follow Through
9. End of Follow Through
10. Beginning of Return to Ready Position