Footwork & Forehand drive

There is really nothing funny or unusual about it, but it is worth remembering that a forehand is only as good as your footwork. What do I mean? Well you may know how to do the full shot in practise but getting the ball to line up in your power zone is another thing.

What I enjoyed about watching these table tennis women play in HD is the bouncy nature of her footwork. There is a huge contrast as I don't need to name names. Being athletic and fit allows one to be less in contact with the ground and more ready to shift ever so slightly or a lot if needed.

Some great forehand drives here.

Highlights of a Womens Singles Round Robin match played between Natalie Paterson (Manawatu) and Jessica Macaskill (Waikato), at the 2011 Manawatu Table Tennis Open. Held at Barber Hall, Waldegrave Street, Palmerston North, New Zealand on Saturday 3 September 2011.