Points to look for:
- The snapping of the wrist is shown by the heavy blurring of the bat, while the forearm is still in focus.
- It is clear from this angle that the player not looking at the contact of the ball.
Table Tennis/ Ping-Pong - Pendulum Backspin/ Sidespin Serve - Side View
By Greg Letts, About.com
Pre-Contact With the Ball
Pre-Contact With the Ball
(c) 2006 Greg Letts, licensed to About.com, Inc.
The player is just about to make contact with the ball.
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