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Doubles
Help your Partner by Poaching after He/She Hits a Great Return
When your partner returns you will start the point in a defensive position around the service line and close to the cent...
Doubles
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...
Doubles
Cover the Middle of the Court When your Partner Returns
When your partner returns one of your jobs is to be ready to defend the middle should the server’s partner poach. Theref...
Doubles
If Chipping and Charging Start Moving in as the Opponent Tosses and Use your Outside Stroke
Returning and charging the net is an excellent way to pressure the opponents. In order to do this more effectively start...
Doubles
Use Different Formations when Serving
Although the doubles game has changed recently and more players are playing from the backcourt, it is still a volley gam...
Doubles
Use Signals to Improve the Communication with your Partner
Although the doubles game has changed recently and more players are playing from the backcourt, it is still a volley gam...
Doubles
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...
Doubles
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...
Doubles
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...
Doubles
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...
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