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

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Start of Return to Ready Position

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Start of Return to Ready Position

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The player is starting to move into his ready position.

Points to look for:

  • The free arm is already in ready position.
  • The player has a forward lean to aid balance and movement in all directions.
  • The left foot has finished pivoting, and the right leg is moving towards the camera.

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