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Table Tennis/ Ping-Pong Basic Strokes - Tomahawk Topspin/Sidespin Serve - Side

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Pre-Contact With the Ball

Side View Photo of Forehand Tomahawk Topspin/Sidespin Serve - Pre-Contact With the Ball

Pre-Contact With the Ball

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The player is just about to make contact with the ball.

Points to look for:

  • The snapping of the wrist is shown by the heavy blurring of the bat, while the forearm is still in focus.
  • It is clear from this angle that the player not looking at the contact of the ball.
  • Note also that the bat and playing hand are moving at about 45 degrees to the horizontal.

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