I often see a lot of veterans stomp their feet after hitting the ball.
Why would one want to stomp after hitting the ball?
Is this purely a stylistic issue? Or does it improve ones follow-through?
You can see an example here.
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@Kevin youtube.com/watch?v=uwz_-2DchRE&feature=related – chrisjlee Feb 10 '12 at 2:04
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Some players stomp during the serve to hide the sound of the racquet hitting the ball. The sound of the contact can often clue a receiver into the pace and spin of a serve.
Other players merely stomp as a natural motion as they try to impart spin onto the ball.
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Although I can't verify this, it could be for balance purposes. I know that in tennis (related sport), when you come into net to hit a volley, good technique states that you should "stomp" with your (assuming a right-handed player) left foot for a forehand volley and stomp with your right foot for a backhand volley because it helps you mentally and physically hit your shot with a firm wrist and be on balance like you need to be.
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It is stylistic.
The fact that the people you refer to stomp after they hit the ball shows that it isn't improving anything. Also, research shows (I'll find it for you if I can) that your legs to not effect the way your arms move, so it won't help follow-through. It's all in your head :-)
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My wife played table tennis extensively and once traveled to Europe with the US college team, I believe. She has told me that the stomp often serves to distract an opponent from reading the spin of your serve. Also I disagree that you legs do not affect your arms. Your legs and core are the platform for all upper body action. Look at the clean and jerk; It seems like your arms would lift the weight, but the momentum drive comes from the legs. – Josh G Feb 15 '12 at 20:58
