Points to look for:
- The toss is near vertical from this angle as well.
- The bat has risen due to the straightening of the body during the toss.
Table Tennis/ Ping-Pong Basic Strokes - Pendulum Topspin/Sidespin Serve - Side
By Greg Letts, About.com Guide
The ball has been thrown upward to begin the serve.
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