Where’s my doubles partner? Not Canadian doubles…again!!

August 23, 2023

If you run a tennis facility, are an avid tennis player, on a team or a reliable weekly group – you may have been there: You get dressed to go play doubles only to receive a text from your doubles partner saying, “sorry –
can’t make it today”. You pause, “seriously?”. Canadian doubles. Canadian doubles, if you don’t know is when you are forced to play with three people on a tennis court instead of 4.

Here are some reasons why this situation can be frustrating:

Unbalanced Teams

With one player missing, the teams become uneven. This can lead to imbalanced gameplay, as there is always 2 against 1.

Increased Physical Demand

Playing with one player down means that the remaining players have to cover more ground and hit more shots, leading to physical fatigue. Tennis is already a physically demanding sport, and having fewer players to share the workload can be tiring and frustrating.

Communication and Coordination Issues

Tennis is also a game that relies on communication and coordination between partners. With only three players, the dynamic of the game changes, and the players might struggle to adapt their strategies and communicate effectively.

Pressure on the Missing Player

If the missing player was an important part of the doubles strategy, the remaining players might feel frustrated with their absence. They might also be concerned about the reason for the absence and whether it could have been avoided.

Diminished Fun

Playing tennis is meant to be enjoyable, and the absence of a player can impact the overall enjoyment of the game. It might feel more like a chore or an unfair situation rather than a fun and competitive match.

Does this all sound familiar? To mitigate these annoyances, some players might choose to find a substitute player to even out the teams or adjust the rules slightly to make the match more balanced. Others might opt to postpone the match until all players can participate. BUT WAIT! You don’t need to do any of that. Imagine being able to instantly find a sub – well you now can, just sign up for our groups technology and never be left with the “Resting Canadian Doubles Face” again.