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

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Middle of Return to Ready Position

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Middle of Return to Ready Position

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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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