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Table Tennis/ Ping-Pong Basic Strokes - Pendulum Topspin/Sidespin Serve - Side

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Top of Ball Toss

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Top of Ball Toss

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The ball is at the peak of its ascent.

Points to look for:

  • The ball is moving slightly backwards, but well within the near-vertical guidelines.
  • The bat is moving backwards in a pendulum-like motion, with the tip now pointing towards the floor but with the tip closer to the camera than the bat handle.

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