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By Greg Letts, About.com Guide to Ping-Pong

Table Tennis Tips/Tactics - the Backhand Serve

Monday April 2, 2007
Although forehand serves are the dominant force in modern ping-pong, there is still a place for the backhand service when used strategically. In this article I'll discuss how playing your backhand serve from the middle of the table can open up new opportunities for you to attack with your forehand.

So if you are looking for a new serving strategy to add to your table tennis game, why not give it a try?

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