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Playing Doubles
Going the Extra Mile
Lesson 1: Order of Play
- Watch the lesson below as many times as you need (make sure your speakers are on)
- When you are ready, click here to take Quiz 1
Order of Play
1. The serve must go from the right half of the court to the opposing right half of the court for every serve. If it is out of either court on the serve, then the receiving team gets a point. (Remember, landing on the line is always considered “in”)
2. The ball must be hit by the four players in a specific order. Any mistake in this order results in a point to the other team
3. Server (A) serves into correct court, then receiver (C) returns it, then server’s partner (B) returns it, then receiver’s partner (D) returns it.
A -->C -->B -->D
4. This same order is then followed for the rest of the rally.
5. Partners do not have to stay on their half (left or right) of the court during play, but are free to move anywhere on their team’s side of the table.