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| Defender |
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A player who concentrates on returning shots, hitting many pushes, chops, and blocks, waiting for the opponent to make a mistake. Compare attacker.
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| Deuce |
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The situation when the score is 10 all (20-all if game is 21). The players then alternate serves until one of them wins by taking a 2-point lead.
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| Double Hit |
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A shot on which the ball contacts a player's paddle or paddle hand twice; results in loss of point.
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| Doubles |
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A game between two teams of two players each. Partners have to alternate shots.
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| Drive |
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A shot hit with great force, usually a loop.
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| Drop Shot |
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A shot that falls just over the net.
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