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

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Start of Return to Ready Position

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

Start of Return to Ready Position

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The player is starting his return to his ready position.

Points to look for:

  • The player is stepping back from the table with his right foot, since he wants to have enough room to play a full swing on his next stroke.

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