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Table Tennis Basic Strokes - The Forehand Backspin Serve

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End of Backswing

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End of Backswing

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The backswing has finished, and the forward swing about to start.

Points to look for:

  • The shoulders have continued to turn, and are now approximately at a 45 degree angle to the endline of the table.
  • The bat has continued to move backwards and slightly upwards into position. This will allow the player to swing forward and down when striking the ball, causing backspin to be put on the ball.
  • The player has continued to focus on the ball.
  • The player has a slight forward lean from the waist.

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