Doubles Strategies - What's The Right Shot" - Episode #5

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Brent Abel
- 2009 USA National 60s Hardcourt Singles Champion
- 2009 USA Team - 60s World VonCramm Cup - Silver Medalists (Perth AU)
- 2009 World 60s Individual Championship Singles Quarterfinalist. Doubles Bronze Medal
- 2010 USA National 60s Hardcourt Doubles Finalist
- 2010 & 2011 Pacific Coast 55s & 60s Doubles Champion

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[TJKwon000]

I might go with top-spin down-the-line lob with (a lot lot of top-spin) but having tragectory of only about 20 feet over the netman's head. If the ball over the head, we just want to make sure it lands behind the guy, near no-man's land. If the netman catches a bit, he has a LOT of chance to make an error. The ball is a top-spin; with out a proper angle of the racket, he will likely to hit it out. If he catches it high enough, he will not be able to hit it offensively.

[webtennis]

@TJKwon000 A topspin lob can work, but a slice lob can work just as well and in reality, you probably have a better chance of being consistent with it.

The key is to make sure the direction of the lob is going over the net player's backhand side.

Brent

[TJKwon000]

The returner looks like he is in position to do some damage. He can rip a fast down-the-line alley or stay neutral and go cross-court angle.  Or Down-the-line Top-Spin lob over the Server's partner to change things up. If down-the-line fails, the returner's partner is already in defensive position to take the reflex volley.

[webtennis]

@TJKwon000 Despite the fact the returner is the one player still somewhat in the backcourt, you're right, he has some options here. All of those choices should be centered on what shot can he hit that will set up his partner.

I'm not saying that's what he actually does with the next shot, but I am saying that's what we should all be thinking about when our partner is close to the net than we are.

Brent

[qliu321]

I think the right shot should be down in the middle. It doesn't have to be a powerful shot, the placement is more implement.

The opponents would hesitate because they need to figure out who would take the short, and this create opportunity for his partner (Brian?) to close it off.

[webtennis]

@qliu321 Good call. See me resposne to @archerboy036.

[Kiasko]

From his position and ball position, he could angle it off to the servers backhand but anything can be risky in doubles. He has to make sure to keep it sharp angled as close to the net as possible and as low as possible to force the opponent mistake to finish.

[webtennis]

@archerboy036 Down the middle can work IF you get your shot down force the opponents to have to hit up if they get to your shot.

If you go down the middle and your shot stays up too much, could be trouble.

Brent

[archerboy036]

blast right at either or straight down the middle

[webtennis]

@tennis2005tennis1 Hey Tennis2005 - not a bad shot choice IF you can get the ball down and IF the server takes it as a volley or 1/2 volley.

Brent