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

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Contact With the Ball

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Contact With the Ball

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Contact has been made with the ball.

Points to look for:

  • The left foot has risen onto the toes, and will now swivel to the right of the player, as he brings the right side of his body across. Check the position of the left foot in the next photograph.

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