
Procedure: Ball collection from the first server and then move on to the right side to cover the angle and to the centre and then to the left. Coaching Points: SET position to ball collection always. Body weight forward Stance a foot more than shoulder width. Knee flexed, hip down Elbow flexed, wrist strong, soft hands. Collect the ball in front of the eyes 15-18 inches distance. Covering the angle while saving for the ball.
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