back hand drive

devlin whitmore Asked 14 years ago

hi i am a p.e teacher i have just started to teach table tennis for beginners at the school what wourld i start with and how wourld i progress it with the b/h drive can you let me know thanks

Alois Rosario Answered 14 years ago

Hi Devlin,

I would start with the 4 basic strokes.  The forehand and backhand counterhit and the forehand and backhand push. 

The backhand drive is just one of these strokes.

Make sure they can do these well over the first 6 months to a year of their training.