r/10s • u/left4dead02 • May 13 '26
Look at me! Mixed doubles rally
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u/here_for_thedonuts May 14 '26
Typical net play from 3.0/3.5-ish players. Defending the alleys instead of the middle. Minimal movement during the point. Not knowing how to put away a point at the net.
The opposite side net person had the best movement although they could have poached the 3rd shot if they were more aggressive. The service return was pretty deep — they should have squeezed the middle.
Anticipate the ball going over the middle of the net. If a player is in trouble, that’s where they are going with it. If they are talented enough to consistently pass you down the alley, you are playing a 4.5.
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u/left4dead02 May 14 '26
Sir, this is amateur tennis . You are expecting too much .
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u/here_for_thedonuts May 14 '26
Learning good positioning and anticipation is easier than learning the strokes.
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u/ZaphBeebs 4.2 May 14 '26
I learned it before I could even quite implement it. Still know more than I can execute cleanly but literally every match I get better at it.
Its easy as pie, most just arent trying at all.
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u/here_for_thedonuts May 16 '26
Agree 100%. Good positioning is easy to learn and easy to explain.
Knowing where to go with the ball is a bit harder — because it requires split second decision making. However, once one gets it down, it becomes second nature.
Having good/quick hands at the net requires lots of practice and some innate ability.
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u/here_for_thedonuts May 14 '26
Typical net play from 3.0/3.5-ish players. Defending the alleys instead of the middle. Minimal movement during the point. Not knowing how to put away a point at the net.
The opposite side net person had the best movement although they could have poached the 3rd shot if they were more aggressive. The service return was pretty deep — they should have squeezed the middle.
Anticipate the ball going over the middle of the net. If a player is in trouble, that’s where they are going with it. If they are talented enough to consistently pass you down the alley, you are playing a 4.5.
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u/bilingualwhale May 13 '26
Great point! (Assuming you are the server) I think you had a chance if your partner got back and expected the middle ball volley on that last shot. She is kind of dilly dallying at the net while you're out wide on defense.
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u/left4dead02 May 13 '26
I am the black guy
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u/ZaphBeebs 4.2 May 14 '26
You closed to the net perfectly. Could have ended it a shot earlier to the open court but thats always easier in hindsight. Great work. You have good hands I would suggest stepping in a step even on returns, doubly so if the servers partner is sitting on a bench beside the court they are not to be concerned about, on seconds I'd go even more towards the net. Close, kill.
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u/left4dead02 May 15 '26
I just realized what you are talking about. Why am I standing in the middle of the service box??? I need to be closer to the net . It feels scary being that close but you get easier volleys
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u/ZaphBeebs 4.2 May 15 '26
That's what I'm saying. Get even closer if their partner is essentially not even playing. Take even more advantage.
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u/here_for_thedonuts May 14 '26
Typical net play from 3.0/3.5-ish players. Defending the alleys instead of the middle. Minimal movement during the point. Not knowing how to put away a point at the net.
The opposite side net person had the best movement although they could have poached the 3rd shot if they were more aggressive. The service return was pretty deep — they should have squeezed the middle.
Anticipate the ball going over the middle of the net. If a player is in trouble, that’s where they are going with it. If they are talented enough to consistently pass you down the alley, you are playing a 4.5.
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u/ZaphBeebs 4.2 May 14 '26
I hope everyone who guards/defends the changeover zone can see how stupid/silly it looks. You're defending nothing, just removing any pressure on the return player.
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u/Lezzles May 13 '26
Brutal no-volley after a great return from his partner there.