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

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Moving Towards Ball

Side View Photo of Backhand Loop Return of Serve - Moving Towards Ball

Moving Towards Ball

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The player has realized the serve will be long and to his backhand, and he is moving in to the table.

Points to look for:

  • The player is an a forehand stance, with the right leg well behind the left. He has maintained a forehand stance while moving in to the table.

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