Points to look for:
- Note the direction of the ball - moving forwards and a little more downwards than on the other backhand serves, due to the topspin put on the ball.
The Backhand Topspin/Sidespin Serve - Side View - Table Tennis/ Ping-Pong
By Greg Letts, About.com Guide
Middle of Follow Through
Middle of Follow Through
(c) 2006 Greg Letts, licensed to About.com, Inc.
The ball is on its way towards the table, and the player is in the middle of his follow through.
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