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

Start of Return to Ready Position

Start of Return to Ready Position

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Points to look for:

• The right leg is moving back first, to be followed by the left leg as the player pushes back from 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