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

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

Pre-Contact With the Ball

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The player has stepped in with his right foot, and is about to make contact with the ball.

Points to look for:

  • From this angle, it is possible to see that the right foot of the player has been placed quite a distance under the table, to allow him to reach the ball.
  • The relative lack of blurring of the wrist also shows that the player is not using a lot of wrist snap.

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