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Table Tennis/ Ping-Pong - Pendulum Backspin/ Sidespin Serve - Side View

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Start of Return to Ready Position

Photo of FH Pendulum Backspin/Sidespin Serve - Start of Return to Ready Position
Start of Return to Ready Position
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The player is starting to move into his ready position.

Points to look for:

  • The ball can be seen just clearing the net.
  • The right leg is moving into position, further away from the table than the left foot.
  • The free arm is already in ready position.
  • The player has a forward lean to aid balance and movement in all directions.
  1. Ready Position
  2. Start of Ball Toss
  3. Top of Ball Toss
  4. End of Backswing
  5. Pre-Contact With the Ball
  6. Contact With the Ball
  7. End of Follow Through
  8. Start of Return to Ready Position
  9. Middle of Return to Ready Position
  10. Return to Ready Position

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