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

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Beginning of Return to Ready Position

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Beginning of Return to Ready Position

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The player is now beginning to return to his ready position after stroking the ball.

Points to look for:

  • The bat is being lowered back into a neutral position, bearing in mind that the ball has been hit crosscourt.
  • The player is now focusing on how his opponent is handling his loop.
  • The player is now facing the new line of play, which is from his opponent's forehand corner.
  • The free arm has been used as a counterweight throughout the stroke, to balance the player, instead of dropping low and swinging up to mimic the playing arm.
  • The player has finished his stroke in a balanced position, being able to move in any direction easily. This is much better than finishing with the body leaning to the left, which is common among lower level players.

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