- Utilising the clip hit
- Hands together approximately half way down the grip
- Player should stroke through the ball
- Feet touch each other while performing the skipping movement
- Used when the ball is moving at pace
- Skip can also be performed by crossing feet behind each other. This is unique to each individual
- If a player is consistenly lifting the ball, it is likely the aren't hitting through the ball completely
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