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

By Greg Letts, About.com

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Pre-Contact With the Ball

Side View Photo of Backhand Loop Return of Serve - Pre-Contact With the Ball

Pre-Contact With the Ball

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The player has stepped in with his right foot, and is about to make contact with the ball.

Points to look for:

  • From this angle, it is possible to compare the high speed the wrist and forearm are moving in comparison to the slower upper arm and shoulders.
  • The playing elbow has continued to move forwards and upwards
  • The player is watching the ball right on to the bat.

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