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

By Greg Letts, About.com

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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 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.

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