Table tennis footwork for beginners

In this video I explain the basic footwork needed to play table tennis.

I start with the basic concept of playing backhands in front of the body and forehands to the side of the body.

I then demonstrate the sidestep movement you need to move across the table.

I also show a few simple footwork exercises you can do, with the help of my 6-year-old daughter Beatrix.

If you are a beginner player, you really don't need to over-complicate footwork. But you will feel a massive benefit if you actually move, rather than standing still.

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[yongterklee]

Hey Tom, just wanted to let you know that your videos have helped me so much and I would love for you to keep uploading as they help all enthusiasts like me to learn table tennis easier.

[idrivearttabletennis]

Amen - footwork can move you from beginner to intermediate player and beyond. Great video - perfect timing. Your daughter did great!

[eloimumford]

Very helpfull for those teaching the art of footwork . Often beginners have too much pressure to learn all at once. Beatrix is having fun that's essential, well done Beatrix !

[МаксимОлийнык-жв]

Tom You are great Storyteller. You style of teaching very clear and short and it works. After watching every video l want to play tennis and try something new in it.

[James-lwgi]

Catering for those who are more advanced, to people like me who are just getting started. Love it.
Thanks for the vid. You cleared up where I should be hitting the ball for backhands.
You’re a legend.

[jebancoro]

Thank you for this, I just started playing table tennis 3 weeks ago and this helped me improve my game just by getting the proper movement and positioning.

[ceperezn]

Awesome video. Very impressed with your daughter's Beatrice TT skills. She is a champion.

[richardready]

Thanks again TOM for sharing & also on your daughter to demonstrate & show the correct placement & positioning to either play the forehand or backhand🏓🙏🏽NOVICE FROM SYDNEY DOWN UNDER 😅😜❤️

[ujjalchatterjee]

Dear Tom, Thanks for the lovely video. Very helpful.

[afam]

Thank you. My kids and I recently started playing table tennis and this this video helped us become more consistent with our shots after working on our footwork.
I think Beatrix will soon become an excellent player. She’s already so good at age six.

[Daniel-qste]

Well done, Tom. Your contribution to the sport is an important one. Thank you (from Australia) for your time and effort.

[penholdpips]

Excellent video, thank you coach Tom! Bravo Beatrix! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[tcnathan]

Thank you Tom for all the basics videos … you are a great trainer … your daughter is very cute and hope she is also becoming a great player and coach like you as she grows

[krishjyo]

Hey Tom, a Huge thanks from India.. till now have been playing without much thought but your videos have really made a big difference, just as simple as it can be.. i am 41, really started to enjoy after learning from your videos !! Please keep up your valuable contribution !!

[RajivChopra]

This video is excellent. I am getting back into TT after 50 years and this is helpful!

[aayushgupta]

Simply explained the most crucial part of the game.

[bhavanasingh]

Respect from India ...small things but very effective and nice way of teaching

[yuldouz]

Beatrix is the cutest volunteer, and she's really good at it.

[notpyrc]

Big bravo to Beatrix, & oh yes, thak you Tom also.🤣🤣

[jacksonhilley]

As a tennis player learning table tennis this video was really helpful. Its still explosive movements: split step, turning your body into your FH, etc. but more compact. The side stepping and hopping backwards still throws me off lol.