overheadresponsibilityswitch
Three Sentences for Assigning Overheads in Doubles
Who can track the ball and move safely matters more than who hits the better overhead.
Start with this check
A late decision after a lob goes up can make both players converge or send both backward, costing space.
Try these steps in order
- Agree on the default that the diagonal partner handles a deep lob.
- The net player immediately calls either "Mine!" or "Switch!" in a loud voice.
- The player who does not hit covers the opposite space and the next short ball.
Bottom line
Overhead teamwork is not about choosing the best smasher; it is about completing both roles after an early call.
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