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Table Tennis Basic Strokes - The Backhand No Spin Serve

By Greg Letts, About.com

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End of Follow Through

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End of Follow Through

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The ball is about to bounce on the table, and the player has completed his follow through.

Points to look for:

  • The playing arm has reached the limit of its forward swing, since the ball has not been hit with much pace or spin.
  • The shoulders and waist have remained in position.

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