How to Play Doubles with a Left-Handed Partner

Doubles Only Tennis Podcast

If you're right-handed, how can you effectively play with a left-handed partner in doubles?

If you're left-handed, how can you best strategize with your right-handed partner who rarely plays with a lefty?

In this episode, I'll cover how to best play doubles with a lefty and righty combo:

  • Which side should each player return on?
  • How can you take advantage of the lefty slice serve?
  • What serve formations should you use with a left-handed player?
  • Who should cover the ball in the middle?

I'll also cover some communication tips and pre-match questions you should ask your partner. This will help you create the best doubles strategy for your team.

Podcast episodes mentioned:


**Doubles Strategy Course** This video course will teach you the best doubles tactics for serving, returning, rallying, and approaching so that you’ll have a winning plan for every point.


**Doubles Ebooks** These guides offer proven advice to improve your doubles strategy.

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Download your free doubles guide to learn how to force errors and get more easy volleys at
TheTennisTribe.com/doubles-guide/.

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**Other Free Doubles Content**

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If you're right-handed, how can you effectively play with a left-handed partner in doubles?

If you're left-handed, how can you best strategize with your right-handed partner who rarely plays with a lefty?

In this episode, I'll cover how to best play doubles with a lefty and righty combo:

  • Which side should each player return on?
  • How can you take advantage of the lefty slice serve?
  • What serve formations should you use with a left-handed player?
  • Who should cover the ball in the middle?

I'll also cover some communication tips and pre-match questions you should ask your partner. This will help you create the best doubles strategy for your team.

Podcast episodes mentioned:


**Doubles Strategy Course** This video course will teach you the best doubles tactics for serving, returning, rallying, and approaching so that you’ll have a winning plan for every point.


**Doubles Ebooks** These guides offer proven advice to improve your doubles strategy.

***

Download your free doubles guide to learn how to force errors and get more easy volleys at
TheTennisTribe.com/doubles-guide/.

***

-----

**Join the #1 Doubles Strategy Newsletter for Club Tennis Players** 


**Become a Tennis Tribe Member**
Tennis Tribe Members get access to premium video lessons, a monthly member-only webinar, doubles strategy Ebooks & Courses, exclusive discounts on tennis gear, and more.


**Other Free Doubles Content**

2022-11-30 17 min
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