Is there ever a point in a match where you would tell both players to stay back on the baseline? My partner and I drop back when we keep getting lobbed. Is that right, or are we missing something?
There are many situations where you should both start back on the baseline. Because you're being lobbed is NOT one of them. LOL That's a breeding ground for a lob fest. You want to take those in the air. One good reason to be both back is if your partner is having trouble returning serve. Or if she or you keep hitting to the net person. Also if you check out return side tactics in the playbook there are a host of both back tactics.
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Is TFX completely online?
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What is in the Playbook?
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