Table Tennis / Ping-Pong Basic Strokes - FH Tomahawk Backspin/Sidespin Serve

Start of Return to Ready Position

Start of Return to Ready Position

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Points to look for:

• The player is continuing to watch the ball, since he is looking to see the result of the serve. If he sees that the serve had caused his opponent trouble, he will look for an aggressive third ball. If he sees that he has not served a good serve (too high, too short, or badly placed), he will get ready for an attack by the receiver.
• The player is pushing up out of his crouch, as he prepares for the receiver's return.

Side View - Forehand Tomahawk Backspin/Sidespin Serve

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Index: Table Tennis / Ping-Pong Basic Strokes - FH Tomahawk Backspin/Sidespin Serve

1. Ready Position
2. Start of Ball Toss
3. Top of Ball Toss
4. Middle of Ball Descent
5. Pre-Contact With Ball
6. Contact With the Ball
7. Start of Follow Through
8. End of Follow Through
9. Start of Return to Ready Position