Explanation:

- I. The speaker believes there is no problem with the technique used to play the short ball.

- II. The speaker plans to discuss this opinion after the match.

- Option 1: Nonetheless

- Means 'in spite of that.' It shows contrast and can connect two independent ideas.

- I am of the opinion… Nonetheless, I will talk to him…

- This connector fits well as it links two different plans or opinions.

- Correct Answer

- Option 2: Because

- Indicates reason or cause. Doesn't fit as the first statement isn’t a reason for the second.

- Option 3: Hence

- Shows consequence or result. Not suitable as the two statements don’t have a cause-effect relation.

- Option 4: By comparison

- Used to compare. Not relevant here as the statements aren’t comparing any aspects.

- Option 5: None of the above

- Would be chosen if none of the connectors fit, which is not the case here.