To work on their footwork players face away from the court and throw the ball over their shoulder into the advantage court.
Once the ball has been thrown players should pivot and get around the ball to play an inside out forehand into the target area,
Look for quick feet and good positioning, trying to strike the ball before it has bounced twice.
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