Player serves into serve box to start the point - 2 serves each side. 1pt bonus for serve to backhand. 1pt for winner of the point. 1st 2 players to 5pts wins.
1130 - Lowest point goes first 1230 - C1 Lowest 3 scores C2 Highest 3 scores.
Players should turn their shoulders and racket face to aim to the backhand side when hitting the serve.
Returners should be in ready position for backhand return.
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