Table Tennis Strokes

30 essential strokes in 3 categories: Forehand, Backhand, and Serve & Receive. Each demo uses the 3-phase model and SIR for filming/analysis.

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3-Phase Model

Stroke Demonstrations (30)

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Forehand Drive

Compact swing, solid base, direct contact.

Forehand Topspin

Hip/shoulder rotation; brush up the ball.

Forehand Loop (Slow-Mo)

Lower stance; upward acceleration; long finish.

Forehand Counter

Early timing; short swing; body forward.

Forehand Smash

High contact; full commitment; quick recovery.

Forehand Block

Soft hands; stable angle; absorb speed.

Forehand Push

Open angle; fine touch; keep it low.

Forehand Flick (Receive)

Short backswing; early contact; quick wrist.

Forehand Chop (Defensive)

Open angle; brush down; recover distance.

Forehand Sidespin Loop

Brush across; use trunk; finish forward.

Backhand Drive

Compact stroke; square shoulders; punchy contact.

Backhand Topspin

Brush up; stable wrist; drive through.

Backhand Loop

Lower base; forward-up arc; controlled finish.

Backhand Counter

Early timing; short swing; active body.

Backhand Smash

High ball; quick whip; decisive finish.

Backhand Block

Soft hands; precise angle; absorb pace.

Backhand Push

Open angle; fine touch; keep it low.

Backhand Flick (Receive)

Short backswing; quick wrist; on the rise.

Backhand Chop (Defensive)

Open angle; brush down; stay balanced.

Backhand Banana Flick (Chiquita)

Wrap the ball; use forearm; heavy sidespin.

Pendulum Serve

Side/backspin; use torso; consistent legal toss.

Reverse Pendulum Serve

Opposite sidespin; wrist snap; same toss.

Tomahawk Serve

Side/topspin; big forearm; disguise depth.

Backhand Serve

Short motion; precise spin; quick recovery.

Fast Long Serve

Low trajectory; hit deep to corners.

No-Spin Serve

Same motion as spin serves; dead ball drop.

Receive — Short Push

Soft hands; keep it low/short; recover neutral.

Receive — Long Push

Deep to backhand/elbow; vary spin and depth.

Receive — Forehand Flick

Step in; quick wrist; target elbows.

Receive — Backhand Banana Flick

Wrap the ball; use forearm; heavy sidespin.

3-Phase Stroke Model

Phase 1: Preparation — Footwork, stance, backswing; eyes track the ball.
Phase 2: Hit — Timing, contact in front, stable racket angle.
Phase 3: Finish — Follow-through, balance, recover to neutral.

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