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To win the game, a player must keep the ball under his or her control. The following list explains some of
the tactics used to get and keep control of the ball:
Serving:
Power should not be your only technique. Try to serve the ball at extreme angles. This will help
prevent your opponent from hitting the ball or hitting the ball well.
Stealing the Ball:
A player steals the ball when he or she gains or regains control of the ball. Do not stay
in the same place during play. This can set your opponent up to hit the ball at angles too difficult for
you to hit at your current location. Change locations often. If your opponent does not know where you’ll
be standing, it’s harder for him/her to form an offensive strategy. This approach can help set you up for
steals. Sometimes the approaching ball comes at an angle that is too high or difficult to hit. It may be to
your advantage to let the ball go around once unhindered or even hit the ball in your opponents direction
to throw your opponent off and/or allow you to change your approach. This is known as a “Sacrifice
Wrap.” This will help set you up for a better hit in your direction.
Hitting Techniques:
Predictability sets your opponent up to steal the ball and win the game or match.
Change how and where you hit the ball by changing the speed and angle of the hit.
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