1A) Player 1 starts the point with an off FH inside out to attack opponents BH and to open up the court for a potential winner down the line. Player 2 has to defend with BH or/and look for the opportunity to counterattack. Player 1 scores 2 points for a clean winner. First to 11 then rotate players/teams.
1B) As above but the first shot can either be off FH inside in or inside out.
-Emphasise hitting with depth in defence to neutralize the attacker.
- player needs to immediately be ready to cover xcourt after attacking down the line
- move in and look for volley/drive volley when seeing the opponent reaching for the ball
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