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

By Greg Letts, About.com

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Middle of Return to Ready Position

Photo of FH Pendulum Sidespin Serve - Middle of Return to Ready Position

Middle of Return to Ready Position

(c) 2006 Greg Letts, licensed to About.com, Inc.
The ball is heading towards the net, and the player is continuing his recovery.

Points to look for:

  • The player is tilting his bat vertically, to bring it into its ready position.
  • The hips, waist and shoulders have turned further to the player's left.
  • The right leg has continued to move to the player's right.
  • By comparing the previous two photographs with this one, the ball can be seen to have turned to the left of the camera upon bouncing, due to the spin on the ball.
  • The player is continuing to watch the ball closely, in order to gauge the success of the serve.

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