Points to look for:
- Note the direction of the ball - moving forwards and a little downwards, instead of being hit steeply into the table. This shallow descent allows the ball to retain more spin when it hits the table.
The Backhand Sidespin Serve - Side View - Table Tennis/ Ping-Pong Basic Strokes
By Greg Letts, About.com
Middle of Follow Through
Middle of Follow Through
(c) 2006 Greg Letts, licensed to About.com, Inc.
The ball is on its way towards the table, and the player is in the middle of his follow through.
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