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Table Tennis Basic Strokes - The Forehand No Spin Serve

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End of Backswing

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End of Backswing

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The backswing has finished, and the forward swing about to start.

Points to look for:

  • The shoulders have continued to turn, and are now approximately at a 45 degree angle to the endline of the table.
  • The bat has continued to move backwards and slightly upwards into position.
  • The player has continued to focus on the ball.
  • The player has a slight forward lean from the waist.

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