Advantage or disadvantage? Advantage — if you understand court positioning and communicate well. In platform tennis, positioning and overhead control decide matches. A righty/lefty combo gives you the ability to control the middle with forehand overheads on both sides of the court. That alone is a massive tactical edge. But most right-handed players struggle with two big adjustments: When to switch Who takes middle overheads Let’s break it down. Why Playing with a Lefty Is a