Serve in doubles
Strategy
anoop singh Asked 9 years ago
Hi Alois/Jeff,
I have seen most serves done in doubles is the backspin serve. Is my observation correct ? If yes why is that ? While people do serve sidespin (on the forehand) without backspin in singles, why do players serve a defensive backspin serve in doubles almost every time ?
Thanks
Alois Rosario Answered 9 years ago
Hi Anoop,
In doubles the receiver only has a small area to cover. Therefore it is important to be able to serve the ball short and tight to stop them from attacking. If you serve with topspin it is a lot easier for them to play an attacking return. That is why you will see most doubles serves are short backspin serves.
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