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Which partner should serve first?

By Jeff Cooper, About.com

Question: Which partner should serve first?
Answer: The stronger serving formation should start each set. This will usually mean the better server serves first, but sometimes the server's partner can be so superior at net that it more than makes up for the difference in serving skill.

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