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Table Tennis/ Ping-Pong Basic Strokes - Forehand Flick Crosscourt - Side View

By Greg Letts, About.com

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End of Follow Through

Side View Photo of Forehand Flick Return of Serve - End of Follow Through

End of Follow Through

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The ball is heading over the net, and the player has finished his follow through.

Points to look for:

  • The player has finished moving after making contact with the ball, as shown by the clearness of his body in this photo. Ideally, the body and head should be still before making the stroke, to give the best conditions for making good contact with the ball.

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