FOOTWORK THE FOUNDATION OF TABLE TENNIS

                         FOOTWORK

The foundation and structure of a building a table tennis game, footwork is the most important part of the developmental process. Footwork is the foundation, of advanced table tennis.  Instead of learning shots or serves first, the beginning process should start with the foundation which makes serves and shots effective and consistent or in basic terms , work at all.

The main reason why most players are inconsistent, is because that they are more focused on strokes then positioning them selves for the stroke.  The service part of the game, also must include footwork and balance to effectively employ your serves.  When you serve, you must get back into a ready position, to be able to return the next shot, or attack the next shot. You could serve a effective serve, but then give up the advantage , if you are not in position  or ready for the next shot.  Table tennis is a fast game, and the movement and positioning, is essential to the success of any table tennis player. The forehand has a position, the backhand, as well as the push,  and many other shots.  I see most players worry about the stroke production, then the position they were in during the failed shot.  Now shot production is important , but positioning yourself for that shot comes first.   If your in position for a shot and you execute it, the next order of business is to recover from your shot , which is to get back to the ready position.  There are varied positions and footwork , when you include the varied styles and grips, in this game.  But in this post of this blog, it is the discussion of the basics of footwork being important, and learning the basics, that will improve anyone's game.