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How to create your rhythm when you are playing in a slow tempo double's game?

by Kwok
(Southern California)

I played in a tennis league at the level 3.5. Last Sunday, I played in a double's match. Technically my partner is not as good as I am. Our opponents were not as good as I am either, in my opinion.

They lobbed a lot and kept hitting the ball to my partner because they sensed that my partner was not as skilled I was. So most of the time, I just stood there watching the ball going back and forth in a pretty slow pace.

I tried to be as alert as I could be. But after a while I just got bored and stopped moving my feet the way I should be. Then suddenly the ball came my way, and because I was not well prepared, I returned the ball poorly. The rest was history, we lost the match.

So, my question is: In such an environment, how can one stay mentally alert and physically prepared for a shot that comes your way once in a long while.

Please give me some ideas, Tomaz or whoever has the experience.

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Oct 30, 2007
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by: Tomaz

Hi Kwok,

This situation happens often when there are two doubles players where one is better than the other and the opponents know that.

You've analyzed everything correctly now you just want to know how to stay alert?

It's about motivation. Do you REALLY want to win that match? If not, then your alert level will drop.

You cannot get bored if there is a lot on stake.

That's how doubles are. If you want to keep running and hitting balls all the time, play singles.

P.S. That's exactly why I prefer (singles) tennis to volleyball. I get to play all the time compared to just a few touches with the ball when I play volleyball.
Oct 30, 2007
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by: Kwok

Thank you for your comment, Tomaz.

I have been thinking of playing more singles but I also like the fun of playing with a partner in doubles. Winning doubles match really takes two people working together.

If one person doing most of the work, it takes most of the fun out of the game.

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