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

By Greg Letts, About.com

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Contact With the Ball

Side View Photo of Backhand Push Return of Serve - Contact With the Ball

Contact With the Ball

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The player has made contact with the ball.

Points to look for:

  • Although the left leg is pushed forward, the player is maintaining a slight forward lean from the upper torso to allow him to remain balanced while stroking the ball.
  • It would be better if the player had managed to get fully in position before hitting the ball - the slight blurring of the player's body shows that he is still moving into position while making contact.

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