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

This tutorial is a companion to the backhand topspin/sidespin serve - front view tutorial, but showing a side view instead. Rather than repeat much of the front view version, I'll just be pointing out items that are relevant to the side view.

Points to look for:

• The ball is held above the playing surface, and above the endline.
• Note the distance the player is from the table, which allows for quicker recovery to a good attacking position. Standing too close to the table can cramp the stroke and make you take longer to get into ready position for the next shot.
• The left foot is further forward than the right foot, to help the player be in the ready position to hit a good forehand stroke.