Squats with Bands
This Thera-Band exercise addresses muscles throughout the body and is therefore particularly well suited for using in a...
Aerial-ABC
Here we warm up the hips. The arms should be extended. One foot is raised and used to spell letters or names in the air...
Be Aggressive at the Net when your Partner is Serving. Own the Middle
Your job when your partner is serving is to intimidate the returner. You need to try to cover a large area at the net. A...
Always Consider and Vary three Options when your Partner is Serving: Poach, Stay or Fake
When you are at the net and your partner is serving you need to work on getting into your opponent’s head and the best w...
Use Planned Crossing to Boost you Confidence as a Poacher
As the partner of the server it is sometimes difficult to build up the nerve to poach. Many players are so worried of a...
Vary your Returns Between: Crosscourt, Down the Line, Lobs and Chip and Charge
When returning in doubles you always have 4 options: crosscourt, down the line, lob and chip and charge. Make sure you u...
After the Return Play the Next Shot Safely Between the Opponents.
Many times the returner will miss the shot after the return because he/she is not very clear what to do. The opponents a...
Hit Down the Line Often at the Beginning of the Match When Playing team that Love to Poach
When playing teams that like to poach go down the line often at the beginning of the match. This will send a clear messa...
Move Forwards and Catch the Ball Early to Lob Effectively off the Return
A lob return is a great way to destabilize the opponents. However, to be affective the returner needs to take time away...
When at the Net with your Partner Returning, Focus on the Net Player Across from you
It is very difficult to remain ready to intercept a shot when you constantly have to look back to see what kind of shot...