I heard r read somewhere before that in doubles you want to avoid cross courting shots because it leaves your partner vulnerable. For example, if you're in the back and you smash cross court unexpectedly the opponent might push a straight return to the other side while your partner does not have time to react.
However, I was playing a game today and I noticed that my opponents like to cross court regardless and I can't tell if it's because they are amateurs (likes to do fancy shots) or the fact that cross courts shots are actually good shots to make in doubles. They were getting points after all with those shots.
So this left me questioning when cross court is a good idea, in what situation, against what kind of players, etc.
Can you guys share your knowledge with me? Thanks!
However, I was playing a game today and I noticed that my opponents like to cross court regardless and I can't tell if it's because they are amateurs (likes to do fancy shots) or the fact that cross courts shots are actually good shots to make in doubles. They were getting points after all with those shots.
So this left me questioning when cross court is a good idea, in what situation, against what kind of players, etc.
Can you guys share your knowledge with me? Thanks!