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Daniel Golden Asked 14 years ago
Hi guys,
I find that when I play doubles I have a lot of trouble attacking and end up making a lot of mistakes when I have the opportunity to. So I've switched to a defensive play instead of my usual singles offensive style, and I still end up losing to people who I could easily beat in singles. Any tips for getting in position during doubles or how to rotate when you and your partner alternate strokes in a game?
Alois Rosario Answered 14 years ago
Hi Daniel,
Moving is one of the keys to good doubles.
You can try rotating around your partner but this is often very difficult. If you are both right handers, the person on the right may have to play more backhands and the one on the left will pay more forehands. This will change when you change sides when rotating the serve.
The other thing to consider is where you and your partner are placing the ball. If you hit the ball down the line it will be more likely that your opponents will hit the ball back towards your partner.
I think you should keep trying to play an attacking game in doubles. If you play defensively it will give your opponents too much time to make attacks.
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Daniel Golden Posted 14 years ago