Two Up
Goal of the Shot
To neutralize your opponents advantage by keeping your shots deep
Where You Are On the Court
You are standing behind the baseline
Where You Should Aim
Deep Crosscourt
Deep Down the Middle
Deep to the Weaker Side
Strokes You Will Need
Topspin Forehand
Topspin Backhands
Underspin Lob
Topspin Lob
Who Should Partner Up?
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Two Net Players
How They Need to Play to Win
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Intercept any shot travels over the center strap of the net
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Finish the point with angles off the court
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Be willing to back off the net to protect the middle of the court
How to Strategically Beat Them
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Hit down the line to get the baseliner running
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Hit a short angle to the deep player to draw them forward and get them off the court
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Hit a drop shot to make the deep player scramble forward
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Lob the net player to get them out of position
Required Mindset to Beat Them
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Neutralize the net player do not let them get involved
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Be patient you will have to deal with the lob
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Be strategic in your ball placement, hit it to the empty court and get them scrambling
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Be offensive and take the net