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Special Olympics Table Tennis Coaching Guide
Teaching Table Tennis Skills
Forehand Drive
The most important stroke in table tennis is the Forehand Drive.
From the ready position, place your upper arm near your side with the elbow bent at a 90 degree
angle.
When the opponent strikes the ball, begin to backswing by relaxing your arm to a position below
the height of the ball while twisting your waist.
The racket arm should move away from the ball as you shift your weight onto your back leg (the
leg farthest from the table).
Keeping your elbow beside your body, backswing at the speed of the approaching ball.
From this position, start the upward stroke without hesitating at the end of the backswing. The
stroke will end near your forehead above your right eye.
Bend your elbow so your forearm moves upward and twist your waist so the racket arm moves
toward the opponent, shifting your weight forward.
Contact the ball while it is rising, striking the center of the ball.
During contact, the racket face should be angled down slightly.
Follow through and end with the racket near your forehead.
Backhand Counter
Proper backhand technique is essential in table tennis. If the ball is coming to the left side of your body,
you should prepare for the backhand stroke.
From the ready position, twist your upper body so that your racket moves away from the ball.
Bring your racket back slightly and down to the left side of your stomach.
As you backswing, shift most of your weight to your left foot (left handed players will shift to their
right foot).
Keep your elbow still and bring your racket up and forward, contacting the ball at the top of its
bounce and at the center of the ball. The contact point on the racket should be below the center
of the racquet (paddle).
Extend your arm and shift your weight so it is centered on both feet.
Finish the stroke by pointing where you want the ball to go.
At the end of the stroke, the backhand face of the racket should be angled down and the elbow
should not have moved.
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Table Tennis
Welcome to Table Tennis
Hand-Eye Coordination Drills
Hand Ball Drill
Shakehand Grip
Bounce Ball with Racket
Forehand Drive
Hand Ball with Partner
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