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

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Top of Ball Toss

Side View Photo of FH Reverse Pendulum Backspin/Sidespin Serve - Top of Ball Toss

Top of Ball Toss

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The ball is at the peak of its ascent.

Points to look for:

  • The ball is moving slightly backwards, but well within the near-vertical guidelines.
  • In comparison to the forehand pendulum backspin/sidespin serve, the bat is held higher, and with the tip of the bat pointing upwards, rather than downwards. (It would probably be better if both positions were similar, since it would be more deceptive.)

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