pabletion
Hall of Fame
The specific question: Can players stand wherever they want during doubles? For example, if I'm serving on the deuce side, can my partner stand on the deuce side as well?
I attempted to do this yesterday: me serving deuce side, my partner at net on the deuce side as well, so I would serve and immediately switch to the ad side. The other team complained and said that cant be done, that the other player has to be on the other side, before the serve (basically, can only switch or enter my side only while the ball is in play).
Local Davis Cup captain told me last year that there is no ruling that specifies WHERE the other player should stand so.......................... now Im confused.
Anyone know?
I attempted to do this yesterday: me serving deuce side, my partner at net on the deuce side as well, so I would serve and immediately switch to the ad side. The other team complained and said that cant be done, that the other player has to be on the other side, before the serve (basically, can only switch or enter my side only while the ball is in play).
Local Davis Cup captain told me last year that there is no ruling that specifies WHERE the other player should stand so.......................... now Im confused.
Anyone know?