Pivot to the forehand from the backhand corner

Setup

1. Coach feeds multiball from beside the far end of the table, with the bucket on a stand or chair out of the player's path.
2. Waiting players collect balls behind the coach, never from under the working player's feet.

How it runs

1. Coach feeds topspin to the backhand corner; the player pivots and plays a forehand.
2. The next feed goes wide to the forehand; the player covers it and returns to the centre.
3. Sets of 8 to 10 balls, then rest while the next player works.
4. Clear the floor of loose balls between sets.
5. Progress: the coach feeds the two corners in a random order.

Coaching points

• Right-handers: a small step left with the left foot, then swing the right foot back and round so the body turns side-on.
• Get far enough round that the ball is in front of the right hip, not jammed against the body.
• Use the legs and hips; the arm finishes the stroke.
• After the pivot, push off the outside foot to get back; the wide forehand is the gap.

Common mistakes

• Reaching for the ball with the arm instead of moving the feet.
• Pivoting too late and hitting with a cramped elbow.
• Admiring the pivot shot and getting caught by the wide ball.