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

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Middle of Return to Ready Position

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Middle of Return to Ready Position

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The player is continuing to move into his ready position.

Points to look for:

  • The right foot is moving almost parallel to the endline of the table into its ready position.
  • The playing arm and bat are starting to move forward.

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