Strategy for doubles

[Andre74]

Hello.
I always found really interesting posts about strategy applied to single games. When playing doubles (which I do a lot in the office), I find it almost impossible to think strategically due to team mates changing and the service being limited to half table. Is there any point in trying to think strategically in such scenario, and just take it as an opportunity to try shots and have fun with friends?
I’m not a big fun of doubles, I find I don’t even get enough time to warm up and find my aim. Maybe warming up slowly and finding my aim could be a first strategical step! Any advice? I guess the service return plays a big part in how doubles are played.

 

[Simas]

That's why I don't play doubles. Strategy is more important in doubles when in singles IMHO (because the result depends only partially on you so you have to play hand in hand with your partner) and if you don't have a regular partner (as I don't), shit happens...

 

[BryanY]

I started a thread about this a while back that had some pretty helpful responses.

https://www.tabletennisdaily.com/forum/showthread.php?19684-Doubles-Strategy-and-Tactics