HITTING TECHNIQUE
It is difficult to define the correct technique; if a player is quick and highly successful, a teacher should question whether to change a player's style. However, it is recognised that only the flat, German style hit is effective on a water-based pitch, as other techniques tend to make the ball rise. It is highly desirable to teach the following:
in more ways than one
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in more ways than one
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