Position in doubles if you are a left handed player

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Abhinav Upadhyay
Abhinav Upadhyay Asked 11 years ago

Hi Alois and Jeff,

I am a left handed player. In a doubles match, when my partner is serving or receiving serves, where should I stand? Usually, I stand left to my partner, but most of the times, when its my turn to return the ball, it is usually on my backhand side and I have to quickly move to cover the spin and angle. A lot of times, I find it difficult to make a good return because I am still moving or not in a good position. My backhand is not very strong and all this movement makes it even worse.


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi Abhinav,

You should always stand on your partner's right.  So even when they are serving or receiving stand over on their right.  After they serve our receive the ball they should move to their left and then you are both in a better position at the table.

Try it out.  You will be surprised at how effective it is.


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Angga Irawan

Angga Irawan Posted 11 years ago

I agree with alois, this position make the ball tend to come to your forehand side (and also your partner forehand), so you can attack your opponent easier :D


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