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Immutable doubles principles |
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The following are fundamental principles that you must not only understand but also believe and buy into.
Shot Selection
Your point of contact should determine your shot selection and strategy.
The more difficult the low volley you are faced with, the quieter your racquet should remain.
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Court positioning
Two up beats one up one back.
The first team to the net has a greater chance to win the point.
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Winners
Winners are hit from the net
A volley is easier than a ground stroke for a put away.
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Approach shots
A high bouncing soft and deep approach shot is more effective than a hard and low driving approach shot.
The harder you hit your approach shot. The harder the ball is likely to come back.
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Lobs
The best position to defend against the lob is at the service line.
If you are hitting behind the base line and your opponents are well inside the baseline. Your safest option is to lob.
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Middle can solve the riddle
The "T" to "T" serving strategy is the key to serve and volley.
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You should be moving to...
If your opponent is hitting from any where close to the baseline, you should at least be at the service line.
The best position to defend against the overhead is behind the baseline.
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The way the ball bounces
A low bouncing ball to your opponents will most likely come back low.
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