In pics: The little white ball in Table TennisLast Updated Sun, Apr 09, 2023

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In Table Tennis, the little white ball is perhaps the most ignored part of the game when it comes to photography. The players take centrestage almost always. Here's a photo essay showing the little white ball in motion and eliciting different reactions and expressions from the players. All photos by Maansi Sreejith, a Sem II BAJMC student.
Tracking
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A player tracks and prepares to return the ball to his opponent during a table tennis match on day 3 of SportIkon.

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The hidden ball
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A player prepares to serve the ball.

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Cajoling
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This table tennis player appears to be cajoling the little white ball before serving it up to his opponent.

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And away she goes
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Served!

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Focus
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Another player lining up to serve the ball.

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And returned
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A player returns the ball to his opponent.

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Eyes on the ball
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If an image could depict the phrase "eyes on the ball" this would be it.

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