Doubles players crouched in a ready position at the net as the ball comes over, seen from behind an opponent

Find the gap!

When opponents are at different depths they leave a bigger gap — attack the middle.
Richard likes an off-pace attack down into the gap: harder for them to close and more confusing than a flat bullet.

  • When they’re staggered, look middle first
  • Use off-pace into the gap, not only pace
  • Call “gap” with partner when depths differ

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