Doubles vs Singles
Good highschool players only play singles untill college (in school)
The Pro's play no-ad prosets??
I love doubles, It's sad
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Permalink Reply by Hal Wagner on
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Luv them both, as I slow down dubs is becoming a better option, singles still is great because no one but you against your opponent.
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Permalink Reply by Todd Scott on
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I'll say this. At the Clay Court Championships, it was MUCH more interesting covering Isner & Querrey vs. the Bryan Bros as opposed to the singles. Even during warm ups, it was much more fun filming. Mike & Bob were just throttling the ball back at each other whiles the singles guys were dinking it in comparison. Albeit in comparison to a regular joe, the singles fellas were pretty much killing it.
Doubles is what I prefer in person and to play. But watching on TV, singles is more fun.
As far as playing. heh. good luck gettin me on the singles court.
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Permalink Reply by John Spoerl on
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I kinda like watching doubles on tv... It seems like they are showing more and more doubles on tv. I am all for that.
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I like to play doubls more as well.
It seems like my 5.0 team draws straws to see who "has" to play singles
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I like volleys so yay doubles!
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Permalink Reply by Joseph on -
john, you should all just chip in a few $$ for after the match drinks for the poor guy who's going to grind it out in singles for the team.
Doubles is more fun. you can't get away with just all pace on returns of serve and groundies, got to have precision, disguise, and variety. it's fast paced and more entertaining to see all four players crashing in forward at the net for volleys to own the points. plus you have a teammate on the court to discuss strategy in between points, changeovers, and after match over drinks discussion on what to improve on.
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3 yrs ago when I was just a young pup they let me on the allstar sparetime team to play singles... I went 8-1 and appreciated the chance...
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Permalink Reply by Diana Martin on
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People..people, stop the crying. I'm not sure why people don't enjoy singles. I prefer it because it's an actual individual sport that tests your abilities, not that fact your partner may be having a good or bad day. It's up to you to make things happen and figure out how to beat your opponent. I am tough of myself and get upset when my shots are off or I'm making bad shot choices, but that's something you have to deal with in singles or doubles. I'd rather have the pressure on myself and if I screw up I can yell at myself, if my partner makes a mistake I would never yell at them, however, I'd be pretty mad they missed their shot. (depending on if it was a tight match) Just my opinion :)
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Im glad to hear from a singles player! You are a rare breed these days
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Permalink Reply by Joseph on
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singles player are precious, thanks for the input Diane!
I think doubles play compliments singles skills and vice-versa. Bringing your volleys and anticipation at net honed from doubles play into singles matches puts you in an advantage.
From my experience - it's a learned skill in doubles to help your partner out in a slump, and if you're partner is indeed having a bad day and missing lots then it's fun taking over the whole court especially at net. the opposing team would tend to pick on the "weaker" player (or so it appears for that moment or particular set) and if the weaker player is your teammate then you can use this to your advantage (poach and poach some more :-) ) I'm sure John would have stories about how fun it was winning a doubles match when it was 3 against 1 (pulled out a W with a partner who's off on a much needed team match).
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That's not the first time I have heard saying bro... I like it =)
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