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

By Greg Letts, About.com

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Start of Return to Ready Position

Side View Photo of Forehand Flick Return of Serve - Start of Return to Ready Position

Start of Return to Ready Position

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The player is starting his return to his ready position.

Points to look for:

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

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