View Full Version : Are 2 persons allowed to stand in 1 box during service?
unregistered
05-23-2002, 06:53 AM
People.. im unsure if 2 ppl are allowed to stand in one box during a service.. is it legal?? Not 1 foot but the whole body. When service.
TDotSmAsHer
05-23-2002, 07:03 AM
The person serving must be in his/her box... but if I'm not wrong... I believe the other person may stand whereever he wants.
Yes, yes, the partner is free to stand anywhere.
jayes
05-23-2002, 01:08 PM
Indeed! The non-serving partner is free to stand in any box, even in-front of the serving partner?! :eek: :D
In fact, The non-serving partner is free to stand anywhere except in his/her opponent's court! :D
Kevin
05-23-2002, 04:37 PM
or standing on the net :)
Nanashi
05-23-2002, 07:29 PM
the girl in mixed stands in left side regardless of where the male partner is standing.. the partner can stand anywhere, as long as it does not obstruct the view of the server.... (the opponent's view of the server..)
Winex West Can
05-24-2002, 12:09 AM
Originally posted by jayes
Indeed! The non-serving partner is free to stand in any box, even in-front of the serving partner?! :eek: :D
Not quite true. According to law#:
9.7 In doubles, the partners may take up any positions which do not unsight the opposing server or receiver.
That means the non-serving partner cannot block the receiver from seeing the server.
jayes
05-24-2002, 08:33 AM
You are quite astute there WWC! I was just subtlely correcting the quote directly above my reply (with humor):
<I>Mag wrote: Yes, yes, the partner is <B>free to stand anywhere.</B></I>
Anyway, I was also taught by my coach to only place one foot in my partner's box (allowed?) when it was our turn to serve, long time ago :)
Not quite wrong as well.
In double, you are allowed to stand in front of the server (your partner) as long as you are not blocking the receiver from seeing the server nor blocking the server from serving.
IMO, as a conclusion, in double, the partner can stand anywhere and everywhere with one foot, two feet or whole body in his/her court as long as he/she doesnt block the view of the receiver and the server.
Chu Pa
05-24-2002, 12:00 PM
Originally posted by Kevin
or standing on the net :)
I like to see that. :D
Kevin
05-24-2002, 01:49 PM
hehe :-)
maybe here is a little trick=>
if the other player make a lot wind with his racket the shuttle will have an effect ;)
(i know no effects allowed in your serve :( )
Wednesday
06-13-2002, 07:29 AM
Okay, you've all talked about where a partner can stand when their own partner is serving, but what about the rules for partners when RECEIVINg service? I am curious to know about this ... can someone help me out, please? Can a partner be in the box with the receiver of the service, or do they have to stand in their own box, etc.?
GRObFURSt
06-13-2002, 08:57 AM
why the hell would you want to do that. as soon as the non receiver touches it its a foul and you would just be getting in the way of your partner !
Wednesday
06-14-2002, 12:55 AM
Okay no need to be rude now! It's just that we play against this really old guy in one of the leagues and he his this very very odd service that no matter where the receiver is standing he tries to play the shuttle over the receiver's partner's head! I dunno it's hard to describe - perhaps the question I should have asked is "is it legal for the receiver's partner to stand nearly off the court when receiving service?"
Oh, nevermind, I'm bloody useless at this game anyway, no amounts of hints and tips will help me anyway ... thank you!
Wednesday,
as long as the partner of the receiver does not block the view of the server,
which will be not problem in your situation, the partner of the receiver
is free to stand anywhere.
Wednesday
06-14-2002, 02:12 AM
Thank you!
I realise I did ask a rather silly question earlier ... but I appreciate your patience in answering anyway ... Since I'm not all that good at it anyway, perhaps I should just stick to playing for the love of the game and keeping the comments and questions to myself!! :D :D :D
Originally posted by Wednesday
Since I'm not all that good at it anyway, perhaps I should just stick to playing for the love of the game and keeping the comments and questions to myself!! :D :D :D
Come on, don't be shy, keep writing your comments and questions :cool:
Wednesday
06-14-2002, 03:15 AM
Thanks, Yong, you're really kind ... But I hope one day to grow up and be a real player (and I'm already too old!! HA HA HA HA HA). I really am in awe of the people who know loads about the game - but I find that I just don't have the time to learn ALL the rules about the game.
I'll keep up the pretention that I can play though, and in any event, nothing will keep me from loving the sport ...
Thanks once again
I have heard that before you had to declare the service receiver at the beggining of a doubles match, it was a legal trick for both players to stand in the receiving box and whomever the shuttle went to they could play the shot making it harder for the serving teams next shot. Unfortunately the laws changed and that is no longer possible.
Californian
06-15-2002, 12:56 PM
When we are the receiving team in doubles, when our partner is the one being served to, I think most of us straddle the center line (i.e., one foot on each side) about 1-2 ft. in front of the T. This is based on the assumption that the partner will make some kind of aggressive shot and stay at the net. If you have a partner who lifts to the back all the time, you may position yourself on the other half, already in a defensive position. The point is, the receiver's partner should position him/herself in the best position for the return, so I just can't see any benefit for both players to stand on the same side.
I have seen some unorthodox things, though. I've seen mens' and ladies' doubles teams where one player was so much better in the back and the other was so much better at the net that they played mixed style. I've even seen matches involving kids where two players were assigned together, but their levels of skill were so disparate that, for the sake of winning, the better player had the partner only play the serve and then basically stay out of the way, playing one-on-two during the rally.
raymond
06-16-2002, 12:51 AM
Originally posted by Californian
When we are the receiving team in doubles, when our partner is the one being served to, I think most of us straddle the center line (i.e., one foot on each side) about 1-2 ft. in front of the T.
I thought that this is mostly used when your partner is serving. If your
partner is receiving, you would want to stand on your side, very close
(almost next to) the center line, but with your non-racket foot forward.
This stance, I think, serves two purposes:
1. If your partner is flicked served, you'd not get in your partner's way,
as the reaction time is short.
2. You're in a position, ready to rush into the net, should your be flick or
high served. This rotation needs to happen instantaneous in order for
your side to maintain attack.
Californian
06-16-2002, 10:53 AM
Originally posted by raymond
I thought that this is mostly used when your partner is serving. If your
partner is receiving, you would want to stand on your side, very close
(almost next to) the center line, but with your non-racket foot forward.
This stance, I think, serves two purposes:
1. If your partner is flicked served, you'd not get in your partner's way,
as the reaction time is short.
2. You're in a position, ready to rush into the net, should your be flick or
high served. This rotation needs to happen instantaneous in order for
your side to maintain attack.
I see your point. I'll try that next time and see how it works for me.
I guess I should be more careful when speaking for others.;)
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