Table Tennis/ Ping-Pong Basic Strokes - Backhand Flick - Side View

Moving Towards the Ball

Moving Towards the Ball

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Points to look for:

• The player is an a forehand stance, with the right leg well behind the left. He has maintained a forehand stance while moving in to the table.

Index: Table Tennis/ Ping-Pong Basic Strokes - Backhand Flick - Side View

1. Ready Position
2. Moving Towards the Ball
3. Stepping in to the Table
4. Pre-Contact With the Ball
5. Contact With the Ball
6. End of Follow Through
7. Start of Return to Ready Position
8. Middle of Return to Ready Position
9. Return to Ready Position