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Table Tennis Basic Strokes - The Backhand Topspin Serve

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Start of Return to Ready Position

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Start of Return to Ready Position

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The player is now beginning to return to his ready position.

Points to look for:

  • The free arm has lifted a little to bring it closer to its basic ready position.
  • The bat has been dropped and moved a little to the left, towards its ready position.

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