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

By Greg Letts, About.com

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End of Backswing

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End of Backswing

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The ball is descending, and the player has finished his backswing.

Points to look for:

  • The bat has moved backwards at a little lower than shoulder height, and the shoulders have turned a fraction towards the left.
  • The cocking of the wrist can be clearly seen from this angle.
  • Note the angle of the bat, which is now partly facing away to the player's left.

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