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shadow play

Definition: In table tennis, shadow play is where a player practices his stroke technique without a ball. The stroke is played just as it would in a normal rally, but the absence of a ball allows the player to concentrate on getting his technique correct, and focusing on what the correct technique feels like. Shadow play can be a valuable training tool if done with proper attention to form.

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