1. Home
  2. Sports
  3. Tennis

Where should I stand when my partner is receiving?

By Jeff Cooper, About.com

Question: Where should I stand when my partner is receiving?
Answer: As receiver's partner, stand just behind or just in front of the service line, depending on how quick your reactions are, and 5-7 feet from the center line. If your partner hits a return that the opponents are unlikely to hit aggressively, move up to the middle of your service box to get ready to volley. If your partner hits a weak return, stay put, or, if you have time (such as on a weak lob), back up until the opponent starts to swing.

Back to 15 Doubles FAQ Questions

More Tennis Q&A

Explore Tennis

About.com Special Features

Learn to Pitch

Strike out the competition with these step-by-step pictorials. More >

Introduction to Pilates

Learning Pilates fundamentals can help you get the most out of your exercise regime. More >

  1. Home
  2. Sports
  3. Tennis
  4. FAQ and Reference
  5. Doubles FAQ
  6. Receiver's Partner - Tennis Doubles FAQ

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.