As a righty/lefty duo, the Bryan brothers decide to receive
with forehands down the middle. Joe Shlabotnik
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Have you ever wondered
how sides are chosen between professional doubles teams like the Bryan brothers? More often than we care to admit, many of us choose sides based off of our
partner's uncaring preference. There's actually a bit more strategy involved
than just hoping your partner doesn't want the same side as you. So the next
time your partner asks what side you'd like to receive on, take into account
these following tips:
- Righty/Lefty combo
- Inside-out/Cross-court return
- Stronger returner takes the lead
There's no fine line on which exactly is the right strategy when choosing sides in doubles, but there's nothing more irritating than hearing your partner say, "I only play the deuce court." Keep an open mind and actively discuss with your partner before each match what side you both should play based off of your skill-set, confidence and opponents for that particular day. You and your partner will eventually get into a groove you both like, but if you're still butting heads on deciding what side to play, then that might be a sign that the partnership is not meant to be.
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I was really wondering how players are choosing sides in double while playing tennis. In single we can easily move from left to right to defend and choosing the right side to serve. But when we play doubles, we have to follow certain rules and regulation. From this article also, we can get some essential facts about choosing sides in doubles in tennis. Thanks for highlighting such topics.
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