This study aimed to analyze the biomechanical characteristics of athletes with two typical table tennis footwork. Eighteen elite athletes performed chasse-step and one-step. Kinematic and kinetic data were collected using the Vicon and AMTI. Hip joint flexion during one-step increased significantly in the backward swing (p=0.045) while knee joint extension with chasse-step increased greatly (p<0.001) in the forwarding swing. The hip joint contact force of one-step increased in the ant-post direction (p<0.001), though the chasse step contact force of the hip joint increased in the med-lat direction (p<0.001). The findings suggested that the chasse-step had greater quality performance and preparation for the next successive stroke while the one-step showed faster performance which tended to direct score. This information may help coaches develop training programs, athletes improve performance, and prevent injuries.
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