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Table Tennis Basic Strokes - The Forehand Backspin Serve

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Ball Goes Over Net

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Ball Goes Over Net
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The ball is passing over the net.

Points to look for:

  • The player is beginning to come out of his crouch, and is returning to his basic ready position.
  • The player is continuing to watch the ball, as well as how the opponent is preparing to hit the ball.
  • The shoulders have nearly returned to their original positions.
  • The ball has passed only a few inches over the net, which helps make the serve harder to attack.
  1. Ready Position
  2. Middle of Backswing
  3. End of Backswing
  4. Contact With the Ball
  5. After Contact With the Ball
  6. First Bounce of Ball on Table
  7. Ball Goes Over Net
  8. Return to Ready Position

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