Footwork

Footwork

Raymond  Simon
Raymond Simon Asked 6 years ago

Coach Alois, hello, what is the physical body exercise for table tennis footwork?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 6 years ago

Hi Raymond,

You can do some squats to strengthen your legs.

On the table you will find that doing some regular footwork drills and doing the movements a lot will also help to improve your strength and speed with the movements.


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Rohan Keogh

Rohan Keogh Posted 6 years ago


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