What is the best strategy to beat a lefty in doubles?

Last week, I talked about how to play with a left-handed player in doubles. Today, we're discussing how to beat them.

Left-handed players can create all sorts of issues on the doubles court, but there are tactics and tendencies you can take advantage of when playing against a lefty & righty combo.

Here are a few questions I answer in this episode.

  • I can't return the lefty serve. What do I do?
  • What's the best serve strategy against a left-handed player?
  • Where is the best place to hit the ball during a rally against a lefty-righty doubles team?

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  • Serve Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/serve-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/

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