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How To Do A Forehand Push

A forehand push is one of the standard defensive shots in table tennis, which is used when the ball is close to the net. John Kessie, coach at Mildmay Community Table Tennis Club, shows you how to do it in this step by step guide. Enlarge

How To Do A Forehand Push

A forehand push is one of the standard defensive shots in table tennis, which is used when the ball is close to the net. John Kessie, coach at Mildmay Community Table Tennis Club, shows you how to do it in this step by step guide.

Top Tips

  • A forehand push is normally used as a defensive shot when the ball is either close to the net, or it is in the forehand section and it is low.
  • To perform the move: extend your arm towards the net and shift your body weight from your back foot to your front foot, with the front foot going under the table if the ball is close to the net.