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Clip: The ready position

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[CROWD CHEERING]

 

>> VOICEOVER: The ready position.

 

[CROWD CHANTING]

 

>> VOICEOVER:    Head up -

looking in the direction of the net and opponent.

Steady -

stomach held in tightly to control the movement.

Elbows -

relaxed, with hands in front of the body,

and a soft grip on the racket if you are holding one.

Knees - soft and slightly flexed,

ready to spring into action.

Feet - shoulder width apart,

and with weight on the balls of your feet.

 

[UPBEAT, RHYTHMIC MUSIC]

 

[CROWD CHEERING]