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Dimensions of the ball and playing surface in table tennis.

Study how to execute a downward graze to impart backspin with a table tennis backhand chop

Observe the open racket face required to execute a forehand chop in table tennis

Notice how the table tennis player drives through the shot to achieve spin over speed

Study how the table tennis player imparts topspin by brushing the ball's upper half with a closed racket face

Study the psychomotor coordination required to execute a successful table tennis serve

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Dimensions of the ball and playing surface in table tennis.

Study how to execute a downward graze to impart backspin with a table tennis backhand chop

Observe the open racket face required to execute a forehand chop in table tennis

Notice how the table tennis player drives through the shot to achieve spin over speed

Study how the table tennis player imparts topspin by brushing the ball's upper half with a closed racket face

Study the psychomotor coordination required to execute a successful table tennis serve

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Deng Yaping

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