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This document provides instructions on proper stance, footwork, and body positioning for playing table tennis. It explains that the feet should be shoulder-width apart for stability and range of motion, the knees and ankles should be bent to be ready to move in any direction, and the back and shoulders should be slightly bent forward while holding the paddle. It also describes the forehand drive, backhand drive, backhand push, and forehand push strokes, as well as how to properly serve in table tennis.

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Ping Pong

This document provides instructions on proper stance, footwork, and body positioning for playing table tennis. It explains that the feet should be shoulder-width apart for stability and range of motion, the knees and ankles should be bent to be ready to move in any direction, and the back and shoulders should be slightly bent forward while holding the paddle. It also describes the forehand drive, backhand drive, backhand push, and forehand push strokes, as well as how to properly serve in table tennis.

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Stance and footwork

Before hitting your first shot it’s worth getting your body
in the right position. A correct and stance in relation to
the table depends to some degree on your grip, and
whether you’re are attacking, defending, or serving the
ball. However, even as your arm position and placement
relative to the table changes, you should always have
the correct stance and body posture. The right stance
gives you the balance, stability, and range of movement
you need to play the game.
Feet

Your feet should be wide, about 1.5 or more shoulder widths apart so that you
can quickly move side-to-side. Keep your non-dominant foot slightly ahead of the
other (for right-handed people, this means keeping your left foot slightly closer to
the table, for left-handed people it’s the opposite).

Ankles and knees

Keep your knees and ankles slightly bent and flexible, with your weight forward
on your toes. This keeps your body ready to move forward or backward as
needed.

Back and shoulders

Keep your upper body slightly bent at the waist. With the bent ankles, knees, and
waist and your shoulders forward, your whole body is in a slightly crouched
position, ready to spring into action.

Arms

Your arms should be in front of your body, with your elbow and paddle in front of
you.
Holding the paddle

There are two basic grips in table tennis:

1. Shakehand Grip
2. Penhold Grip
The four basic table tennis strokes

Forehand Drive
Is the most basic and fundamental ping pong stroke. It returns
aggressive/attacking strokes and lands your ball close to the opponent’s baseline
or sideline. With the forehand drive, you rotate your body to the back to add
power to the ball, so rotate the upper body away and transfer your weight onto
your back foot, moving your arm straight back.

Backhand Drive

Is the mirror of the forehand drive, intended to return attacking shots and land the
ball at the opponent’s baseline. To deliver a backhand drive, stand with your
torso in the path of the ball (rather than reaching with your arm), and keep your
stance angled toward the table with your free arm pointed toward the ball.
Backhand Push

Returns short balls, and prevents your opponent from making an attacking
return. As with the backhand drive, your body should be positioned in line with
the ball, rather than reaching to the side with your arm.

Forehand Push

Is also designed for returning short balls and preventing attacking shots. Like the
forehand drive, you stand with the dominant foot slightly back, and rotate the
upper body to accentuate the motion of the paddle. However, unlike the forehand
drive, you do a smaller backswing, rotating your wrist forward through the range
of motion, and keep your paddle open to brush beneath the ball.
Serving

To serve in table tennis:


1. Balance the ball on the palm of your free hand with the hand open.
2. Project the ball vertically upward so that it rises at least 6 inches above your
hand.
3. As the ball drops, hit it with your chosen stroke, ensuring that it bounces on
your side of the table, goes over the net, and bounces on your opponent’s
side of the table.

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