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  • TDL are placed half a metre inside the singles service line

    • The server 2nd serves and the returner aims for the target.

    Progression - As before however, server plays out the point and the returner gains a bonus point if the returner hit the designated area and eventually wins the point

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  • Place Throw down lines (TDL) 1m inside the baseline on the servers side

    • The server 2nd serves and the returner is trying to return the ball between the TDL and the baseline. Play out the point after the serve and if the returner hits the depth area and eventually wins the point they get a bonus point.

    Advanced progression - returner receiving both 1st and 2nd serves inside the baseline or close to the service box.

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    Players return the serve down the line and take it in turns to serve.

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    -Player serves diagonally to returner / feeder who hits cross court.
    -Server moves forward and volleys back to returner / feeder.
    -Returner / feeder hits a short low ball to the net players feet.
    -The returner / feeder then plays out the point.
    -Lobs are only allowed after a minimum of two volleys.

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    Player 2 has to tell player 1 where they are returning before the serve. Server only has one serve (depending o n the level of the player). Player 2 is rewarded bonus points for htiing into designated area and eventually winning the point.

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