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Table Tennis/ Ping-Pong Basic Strokes - Backhand Loop Serve Return - Side View

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Return to Ready Position

Side View Photo of Backhand Loop Return of Serve - Return to Ready Position

Return to Ready Position

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The player has nearly completed his return to his ready position.

Points to look for:

  • The player has finished square to the new line of play.
  • The player only needed to allow his playing arm to fall in order to return it to its neutral position.

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