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

By Greg Letts, About.com

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Moving Towards Ball

Side View Photo of Forehand Push Return of Serve - Moving Towards Ball

Moving Towards Ball

© 2007 Greg Letts, licensed to About.com, Inc.
The player has realized the serve will be short and to his forehand, and he is moving in to the table.

Points to look for:

  • The player has brought his right foot forward, and is now beginning to move his left foot closer to the table.

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