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Table Tennis/ Ping-Pong - FH Reverse Pendulum Topspin/ Sidespin Serve Side View

By Greg Letts, About.com

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End of Backswing

Side View Photo of FH Reverse Pendulum Topspin/Sidespin Serve - End of Backswing

End of Backswing

© 2007 Greg Letts, licensed to About.com, Inc.
The ball is descending, and the player has finished his backswing.

Points to look for:

  • The elbow is lifted to shoulder level, since the bat will be moved in the other direction to the normal forehand pendulum serve.
  • The cocking of the wrist can be clearly seen from this angle.

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