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What should I do if I'm getting burned when my partner serves?

By Jeff Cooper, About.com

Question: What should I do if I'm getting burned when my partner serves?
Answer: If your partner's serve isn't strong enough to keep your opponents from using you as target practice, play back behind the baseline when your partner serves. The best you can do is play solid defense and look for opportunities to attack, such as behind a good lob over your opponents.

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