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The Backhand Sidespin Serve - Side View - Table Tennis/ Ping-Pong Basic Strokes

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Middle of Follow Through

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Middle of Follow Through

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The ball is on its way towards the table, and the player is in the middle of his follow through.

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.

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