Points to look for:
- The toss is near vertical from this angle as well.
- The wrist has cocked, in preparation for the snap forward just before contact with the ball.
The Backhand Sidespin Serve - Side View - Table Tennis/ Ping-Pong Basic Strokes
By Greg Letts, About.com Guide
The service motion has begun, and the ball has been thrown into the air.
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