Woolwell

Table Tennis Club

The Backhand Drive

Back Swing

• Racket moves back towards the waist.
• Wrist is angled backwards
• Rotate backwards at waist and hips.

Forward Movement

• Racket moves straight forward.
• Elbow moves slightly forward.
• Contact before top of the bounce, in front of the body and slightly to the left side.
• Wrist closes over the ball at contact.
• This is often described as being similar to throwing a Frisbee.

Follow Through

• Racket moves in direction of the ball and upwards.
• Recover to ready position.

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