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Table Tennis Basic Strokes - The Backhand No Spin Serve

By Greg Letts, About.com

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Start of Forward Swing

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Start of Forward Swing

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The player has begun his forward swing to hit the ball.

Points to look for:

  • The player is continuing to watch the ball closely.
  • Most of the swing forward is coming from the forearm of the playing arm, swinging at the elbow.
  • The upper part of the playing arm, as well as the shoulders, waist and hips, are all stationary.
  • The bat is still held with the playing face relatively vertical.

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