Starball

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What is star ball?

Combination of badminton, tennis and table tennis. Lead up to Pickleball. Ball easier to hit with.

What different ways can the body move given a specific purpose?

Repetition of proper techniques leads to improvement.

How can I move effectively and efficiently?

understanding what your body is doing

Why is it important to be physically fit and how can I stay fit?

Fitness is process, not product

Serve

Made underhand with one foot behind baseline. Ball hit in air (No bouncing first) over net diagonally and must clear non-volley zone

Lob

Backcourt shot high with angle of racquet facing up, follow through over shoulder

Drive (forehand/backhand)

Backcourt shot within few feet of net with racquet angled flat across court. Follow through at waist

Smash

Forecourt/backcourt shot hit on sharp downward angle racquet facing downward

Drop Shot

Forecourt Shot: ball hit lightly passes within inches of net, racquet faced angled slightly over net

Rally

exchange of hits between 2 teams end result scoring point or "side out"

Volley

Hitting ball without letting it bounce on your side first

Non-Volley Zone

Player not allowed to volley ball standing here. Ball must bounce first to be able to hit ball.