Doubles is a game of percentages. The winning team is not the one hitting the best shots but the one hitting the solid shots over and over.
Serve to the Returners Weakness
There is a big difference between playing against the returner’s strength or playing against the returner’s weakness.
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Take the Net away from the Opponent
Although the doubles game has changed recently and more players are playing from the backcourt, it is still a volley game.
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Fight to Catch all the Lobs in the Air
One of the main strategies in doubles is to control the net. Fight to catch the lobs in the air.
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Play as Close to the Net as Possible, While Still Being able to Cover the Lob
The closer you are to the net, the easier it is to volley. Be aggressive, move forwards and play as close to the net as the opponent will let you.
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In and Out of the Square with Both Legs
By loading the video, you agree to Vimeo’s privacy policy.Learn more Load video Always unblock Vimeo The player jumps with both feet together in and out of a square formed by hurdles. The player tries to stay light on his/her feet and minimize contact time with the ground, moving as quickly as possible. At the last jump he turns to start …
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No Look Sprint
By loading the video, you agree to Vimeo’s privacy policy.Learn more Load video Always unblock Vimeo To extend the reaction training, we first have to ensure that the player is unable to anticipate the feed. Here, players have to squat low on the baseline with one hand on the ground and eyes looking downwards at the court. The head is …