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

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Start of Return to Ready Position

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Start of Return to Ready Position

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The ball is crossing the net, and the player is starting to return to his ready position.

Points to look for:

  • The ball is going low over the net, a sign of a successful serve.

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