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

By Greg Letts, About.com

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Middle of Return to Ready Position

Photo of FH Pendulum Backspin/Sidespin Serve - Middle of Return to Ready Position

Middle of Return to Ready Position

(c) 2006 Greg Letts, licensed to About.com, Inc.
The player is continuing to move into his ready position.

Points to look for:

  • The right leg is nearly in position.
  • The playing arm and bat are nearly in position now.

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