Points to look for:
- Note that the angle that the bat is held is very similar to that of a backhand backspin/sidespin serve. The angle of the bat will be changed just before contact with the ball, as shown in the next photograph.
The Backhand Topspin/Sidespin Serve - Side View - Table Tennis/ Ping-Pong
By Greg Letts, About.com
Pre-Contact With the Ball
Pre-Contact With the Ball
(c) 2006 Greg Letts, licensed to About.com, Inc.
The player has begun his forward swing.
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