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

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Middle of Return to Ready Position

Side View Photo of Forehand Push Return of Serve - Middle of Return to Ready Position

Middle of Return to Ready Position

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The player is continuing to push himself backwards into his ready position.

Points to look for:

  • The left leg has come to rest, and the right leg will be placed slightly in front of the left leg, since the line of play is now from his opponent's forehand corner.

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