Being a Good Partner or Player - Not

 Roll your eyes when things go badly, your partner will appreciate the feedback.

Serve really hard, that way if they go in, you might win the point.

Another good serve is to try to hit the side line, it's impressive when it works.  This is good against older people or those with knee braces.

If you get a sitter above the net, it's important to hit this ball as hard as possible to show disdain for your opponents.  It doesn't matter if you net the ball.

Always encourage your partner:  "I hope we don't get pickled!",  "Wow, your shot was really long!"  "Try hitting it harder, partner!"

Never follow your service return to the kitchen line, that way partner will have more opportunity to hit defensive shots.  It's important to share the work load.

Always follow your serve with a couple of steps into the court.  That way you can easily move forward for a short return, or back peddle in a panic to return a deep second shot off your back foot.

If partner moves up or is up, always stay back.  The "I formation" is a real thing.  You can return more balls if you are back.

Always hit service returns as close to the net as you can and as hard as you can.  You might be lucky and catch the net cord, or hit one really deep to the servers.  Shrug and blame the wind/paddle/feet if you hit it into the net or long.

If the opponents get off to a hot start, ask about conceding the game and starting a new one.  This is a good idea to maximize court time.

If you have a choice of shots, always aim for the sidelines, that where all the points are scored.  

Make sure you aren't too close to your partner, it's important to spread out as to cover all the court.  The worst sound in PB is the sound of paddles colliding in the middle.

Never call a shot.  It's better to rely on instinct as to who should return it.

Always poach by leaning over to get a shot, never take that extra step into partner's court --  which is considered rude.  Balance is so overrated!

If a ball is hit hard to you, always take a full swing to hit it back harder.  You're trying to win the point, obviously.

If you're in a dinking battle, always speed up or lob.  The game will be better for more variety.

Always lob if you can.  If they go out, shrug then blame the wind/paddle/feet.  But don't give up! 

If you are playing against a weak player and a strong player, hit only smashes to the strong player.  (And make sure to hit them very, very hard, of course.)

 Beginners need to know what the game is all about, so smashes and poaches are considered to be instructional help.  

If partner misses a serve, always ask "What's wrong?"  Your concern will be welcome.

Drop shots are boring.  Always drive the ball when you can; harder is better!

Ducking an obviously long ball is considered rude.  Always be a team player and keep a point going.  Bonus points to return it with a full swing.

Don't block a shot when you can take a swing at it.  It's more "professional" to swing at a ball.

Always hit balls on the run.  That's a good way to add energy to your shot.

If it's your serve, always hit the ball as soon as possible, it's important to keep the game moving.  Even if the opponents or partner doesn't look ready, they probably are.  Don't forget to try to hit a sideline!