Standard Formation

Explanation:

The serving team: The player that is serving starts next to the center mark in the deuce court just behind the baseline. The server's partner stands just inside the service box in the advantage court, in a crouched position, with knees and back bent, but up on their toes ready to try and intercept the return.

The returning team: The player that is returning will stand diagonally across from the server around the baseline area. They may decide to stand closer to their weaker side. E.g. if the player feels their backhand is weaker they may stand closer to this side to give them more opportunity of hitting a forehand return. However players have to be careful not to stand too far to one side as this leaves the court open.

The returner's partner should stand diagonally across from the server's partner, just inside the service box in the advantage court, again in the crouched and ready position.

What happens next?: This is up to the players. Some doubles pairings will play front and back most of the time others will try and keep to their own sides. Some will play very attacking and both try and get into the net, and others will play defensively and both stay back. It is also determined by the opponents and how they play.

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