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Backhand Serving Across the Playing Elbow Table Tennis/Ping-Pong Tactic

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The use of forehand serves is dominant in modern table tennis these days - but the backhand serve can still be useful to all levels of ping-pong players, for a number of reasons. In this article I'll explain how smart use of the backhand serve can help you to improve your chances of starting a successful attacking sequence.

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Diagram of Backhand Serve Across the Playing Elbow 1Backhand Serve Tactics 1 - Crossing the Playing Elbow - Right HanderDiagram of Backhand Serve Across the Playing Elbow 2Backhand Serve Tactics 2 - Crossing the Playing Elbow - Right HanderDiagram of Backhand Serve Across the Playing Elbow 3Backhand Serve Tactics 3 - Crossing the Playing Elbow - Right HanderDiagram of Backhand Serve Across the Playing Elbow 4Backhand Serve Tactics 4 - Crossing the Playing Elbow - Left Hander
Diagram of Backhand Serve Across the Playing Elbow 5Backhand Serve Tactics 5 - Crossing the Playing Elbow - Left Hander

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