Mini games 2V2
Goal: improve defending with reverse side (1 or 2 handed)
The game
* play on half tennis court
* 1 team scores by dribbling over line A, one by dribbling over line B
* defending ball can only be done on their reverse side. (NB will give funny situations, because asks different approach of opponent.)
* if ball is being defended with Forehand then free hit other team.
Reverse side defending:
1. tackle back
2. One or 2 handed block tackle.
Grip important: still V grip only now on other side of stick.
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