The male player will play the third shot when the service has been returned to the midcourt or into the rear court after they or their partner has served. The frontcourt is covered by the female player. Of course, in order to play the third shot, you or your partner must be serving. It’s important […]

Featured Image: Pierre-Yves Beaudouin The third shot is the shot after the serve and return of serve. In mixed doubles, the third shot becomes even more important because of the differences in skill sets between the man and woman. The first three shots, sequentially are the most important of the rally. We can think of […]