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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.

COACHING POINTS

  • 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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    Play out the points and first to seven points is the winner.

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    -Players are positioned in a doubles formation as seen in the picture.
    -The server will serve first and second serves as in a game situation.
    -The receiver will hit any of the returns as shown in the picture.
    -The players can play out the points after the return.
    -After approximately 6-10 serves the players swop round so that each player gets to serve and return and from both sides.

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