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

Stepping in to the Table

Stepping in to the Table

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Points to look for:

• The player has maintained his forehand stance, even though he will be playing a backhand loop.
• Notice also how the bat has been brought well below the ball, since the serve is a backspin ball that the player will need to lift.

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

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