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TDL = Throw down lines
Place some TDL 2 feet inside the service line
- Player A only has one serve per point.
- If they serve between TDL and the service line and eventually win the point they score two points but if the serve is short they will only score 1 point.

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  • Players take turns to play out the point

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  • Place some throw down lines (TDL)2 feet inside the service line.

    • The server has to serve the ball aiming to get it between the TDL and the service line. If the serve is in the designated area and the server wins the point they score 2 points, if its short they score one point

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