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

By Greg Letts, About.com

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Return to Ready Position

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Return to Ready Position

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The player is now in his ready position for the next stroke.

Points to look for:

  • The right leg has now moved into position, and the bodyweight has been put equally on both legs.
  • The bat has been lifted into its ready position.
  • The left foot has been moved backwards and sideways a little to stop the player's feet from being too angled sideways in relation to the ball.
  • The legs are well spread and the knees are slightly bent, with a little forward lean. The player is well placed to move in any direction that is required.

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