Woolwell

Table Tennis Club

The Forehand Drive

Back Swing

• Right foot moves slightly back.
• Left foot adjusts to side on position.
• Rotate backwards from hips to waist.
• Arm rotates back at elbow and slightly down.

Forward Movement

• Transfer weight from back foot onto front foot.
• Arm moves forward and up with a closed bat angle.
• Waist and hips rotate forward.
• Contact is made in front of the body at the top of the bounce of the ball.

Follow Through

• Racket follows through forward and up.
• Recover to ready position as the final part of the stroke.

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