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Court Strategy

Doubles tactics, stacking, shot selection, positioning IQ.

  1. Third Shot Drop vs. Drive: Decide by Court Position, Not PersonalityDrop or drive isn't a personality trait, it's a read. Decide by return depth, contact height, and your balance — with a decision matrix and the shake-and-bake pattern that uses both.Court Strategy · 6 MIN
  2. Stacking, Explained: Why Good Teams Line Up 'Wrong' on PurposeGood doubles teams line up on the 'wrong' sides on purpose. Stacking keeps forehands in the middle and hides a weak backhand — here's the mechanics on serve and return, the signals, and when it costs more than it's worth.Court Strategy · 6 MIN

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