Editing Table tennis (section)

== Stance ==
{{blockquote|'A good ready position will enable you to move quickly into position and to stay balanced whilst playing powerful strokes.'<ref name="Russell Moore">{{cite web |url=https://tabletennisengland.co.uk/news/archived/coaching-grip-ready-position/ |title=Coaching – Grip & Ready Position |author=Russell Moore |date=1 October 2010 |access-date=12 October 2019 |archive-date=6 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201106134109/https://tabletennisengland.co.uk/news/archived/coaching-grip-ready-position/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>}}

The stance in table tennis is also known as the 'ready position'. It is the position every player initially adopts when receiving and returns to after playing a shot in order to be prepared to make the next shot. It involves the feet being spaced wider than shoulder width and a partial crouch being adopted; the crouch is an efficient posture for moving quickly from and also [[Isometric exercise#Isometric presses as preparation for explosive power movements|preloads the muscles]] enabling a more dynamic movement. The upper torso is positioned slightly forward and the player is looking forwards. The racket is held at the ready with a bent arm. The position should feel balanced and provide a solid base for striking and quick lateral movement. Players may tailor their stance based upon their personal preferences, and alter it during the game based upon the specific circumstances.<ref name="Russell Moore">{{cite web |url=https://tabletennisengland.co.uk/news/archived/coaching-grip-ready-position/ |title=Coaching – Grip & Ready Position |author=Russell Moore |date=1 October 2010 |access-date=12 October 2019 |archive-date=6 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201106134109/https://tabletennisengland.co.uk/news/archived/coaching-grip-ready-position/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>