Nutmeg is a shot that goes right through your opponents' legs.

Shadowing your partner means moving when they move. Try to stay no more than 6 feet away from each other; this minimizes the area that is not "easily" covered by one of you.

Switch! It's a signal to your partner that you're crossing to your opposite side and they need to cover his side. Remember to go back to your correct position.

A little on rules for serving... Not only must you serve underhand, but every part of the paddle must remain below your waist until you connect with the ball.

An Erne (named for Erne Perry and not the Sesame Street character) is when you hit a volley (non-bounce) from your side of the court while jumping over the kitchen and landing out of bounds. Obviously, there has to be a Bert - it's the same action but from your partners' side of the court.

A body bag (aka body shot) is a shot aimed purposely at your opponent. I wouldn't do this during a friendly match. And remember 2 things:

• You can only hit the ball with the paddles; no body parts.

• If the ball hits you, YOU lose the rally.