How To Do A Backhand Push
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How To Do A Backhand Push
The backhand push is one of the easier moves in table tennis, and is used as a defensive shot. Sanket Shah, coach at Finsbury Table Tennis Club, shows you how to perform it in this step by step guide.
Top Tips
- The backhand push is a defensive shot with a small amount of backspin.
- The bat angle is open and the elbow is raised, with the bat moving forwards and downwards starting at the chest.
- The backhand push can be performed away from the net or close up to the net.