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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 racket should remain.
Topspin is the spin of choice for power.
Slice is the spin of choice for touch shots.
An inside out ground stroke is more difficult that a cross-court shot.
Team court positioning
Two up formation beats one up one back formation.
The first team to the net has a greater chance to win the point.
One up and one back is only acceptable against one up and one back.
One up and one back is the most vulnerable position against two up.
Winners
Winners are hit from the net, not the baseline
A volley is easier than a ground stoke for a put away.
The baseline player's responsibility is to set up the net player to hit winners.
Aim your overheads at the closest person near you, seek the weak !
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