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Want to win more doubles matches? You're not alone. The problem is, we watch tennis on TV and what do they show? Singles. We go to a tennis tournament and what is on the main courts? Singles. Doubles is played more than singles recreationally, but it does not get the love and attention on the pro tour. Very simply, singles and doubles are two completely different games with significantly different strategies. Here are a few strategies to help your doubles game next time you get on court. Stop worrying about getting passed down the line. When you're at net, you can essentially give up your alley. If an opponent is able to hit it there time and time again, then adjust your strategy and positioning. Too often, though, there are shots that pass through the middle that are not hit by the net player because that person is too busy guarding his/her half of the court. Forget my side and your side. Start thinking that if the net player can get it, they need to. Will you make some errors...