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in 1 and 3 what kind of shot does player hit

'X' movement

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Purpose: learn to move in an "X" pattern under pressure of movement. Coach feeds the ball in the sequence 1,2,3,4 for each player in turn. Coach feeds high deep balls to points 1,3 and shorter feeds to 2,4. Exact pattern of 1,2,3,4 maintained throughout. Player hits feeds 1,3 deep crosscourt. Feeds 2,4 down the line. Feed in sets of 16 balls.

'X' movement

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Sokol TiganiCoach, Albania

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Jack GrundyOther, England

Hi Sokol,

Given they are suppose to be returned 'deep and crosscourt' I'd say it is a forehand and backhand, both hit with a fair bit of pace and effort to ensure the ball goes deep.

Jack

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