Footwork
Footwork
Parsa Badiei Asked 7 years ago
You said that we jump, stop, hit. My question is that when someone attacks we don't have time to stop and hit what we can do?
Jeff Plumb Answered 7 years ago
Great question Para,
The jump, stop, hit mantra is really good for learning the correct footwork. To play a good stroke it's much better if you are in position first and well balanced to make your shot. So always try to get into position first but as we know table tennis is a fast game so sometimes you just have to do the best you can. If you are really pressed for time try the lunge step.
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