A what if the rules changed to make it more of a team format

[ant]

What if.....

There were 3 players on a team.  Only two played on the court for a team like they do now.  The only other rule change would be the coach could be next to the court and be allowed to coach and sub in players.   

If a player got caught doping or if a player is injured or cramping, the sub could fill in and the team would be able to continue to play.  

A rule would be that no player could serve twice in a row.   

The sub would have to develop skills to play on both sides and maybe could be kind of be used as a designated server if one player lacks serving skills.


  

[bvbllr]

If you have unlimited changes you may end up with a situation where you have 2 side out players and one defense specialist who can also serve.

[bvbllr]

Forced rotation concept would be interesting too - or only allow one change per set.

[JB Southpaw]

I don't like this idea. the whole point of beach 2s, is that you can't hide.

It'd be like having a 2 person team for the decathlon...It's defeating the purpose.

I would be interested in seeing matches scored like tennis. who win games to win the set, a team serves for a whole game.

[guest2]

I also hate the idea and what would happen is you would get more Doherty's not better defense

[duckconference]

Having some 4s competition at the top level would be neat as a complement for the standard 2s format.