After a FH down-the-line shot, the player expects the opponent's response to land approximately 0.5 to 1 meter to the left of the center of ...
Court coverage after a crosscourt stroke
After a cross shot, the player expects the opponent's response to land approximately 0.5 to 1 meter to the right of the center of the ...
Communicate with your partner all the time
Effective communication during a point—such as signaling to “cover the alley” or “play defense”—helps you and your partner maintain better positioning.
Think Mine
In doubles tennis, many players default to a “you mentality”—expecting their partner to take shots that aren’t clearly theirs. This mindset can lead to hesitation ...
Short Middle – Short Down the Line
Maximize your doubles defense! Cover the center on mid-court shots and block the alley on sideline returns. Anticipate these common plays to save crucial points ...
Move Everytime Someone Hits the Ball
Stay agile in doubles! React to every shot with purposeful movement, adapting to each hit. Don’t stand still—continuous positioning keeps you ready and maximizes your ...
Cover the Opponents Patterns
Unlock your game’s potential by reading your opponent’s patterns. Spot their favorite shots, anticipate moves, and gain the upper hand. Stay aware, adapt, and turn ...
When Volleyer Stretch or Facing Low Ball – Move In
Want to win more doubles points? Force your opponent to stretch, then move forward to seize easy shots. React to your own plays and watch ...
Teach your players to communicate with ther partner all the time
Effective communication during a point—such as signaling to “cover the alley” or “play defense”—helps you and your partner maintain better positioning.
Teach your players to think aggressively in doubles
In doubles tennis, many players default to a “you mentality”—expecting their partner to take shots that aren’t clearly theirs. This mindset can lead to hesitation ...
Teach how to defend against short balls in doubles
Maximize your doubles defense! Cover the center on mid-court shots and block the alley on sideline returns. Anticipate these common plays to save crucial points ...
Coach players to move every time someone hits the ball in doubles
Stay agile in doubles! React to every shot with purposeful movement, adapting to each hit. Don’t stand still—continuous positioning keeps you ready and maximizes your ...
Mastering the Returner’s Role in Doubles Tennis
In doubles tennis, the returner plays a critical role in setting the tone for each point. When returning, you generally have four main options: a ...
Mastering the role of the returner’s partner
The returner’s partner focuses on defense, positioning back and center to block middle shots, watches the net opponent closely, and moves forward aggressively to intercept ...
Mastering the role of the servers’s partner
As the server’s partner in doubles, keep the returner off-balance by staying active. Start at the center of the service box, and choose to poach, ...
Mastering the role of the server in doubles tennis
As the server in doubles, focus on consistent, well-placed serves aimed at your opponent's weakness. Serve strategically to control the point, limit their attacks, and ...
Dealing with shots through the middle
A key skill of a great club coach is translating ATP and WTA statistics into actionable training goals for players.
Planning to Poach in Advance of a Good Return can Really Pay off on Key Points
The same way that planning to poach when your partner serves helps you move across with more confidence, planning in advance to poach off a ...
When Returning Both Back Always Make the Return
If you decide to play both back to return, make sure you adjust your return accordingly. Playing both back and going for a huge return ...
Make it a Habit to Serve and Volley as Much as Possible
Serving and volleying is still the most effective way to play doubles, so get into the habit of serving and volleying as much as possible.
Attacking the net on the Second Shot
If you are having a hard time serving and volleying every time you can keep the same the same aggressive mentality but adjust slightly by ...
Commit to Serving and Volleying to Improve your Doubles Game
Although the doubles game has changed recently and more players are playing from the backcourt, it is still a volley game.
Volley Deep Cross Court Until you Get a Ball that You can Attack
Although the doubles game has changed recently and more players are playing from the backcourt, it is still a volley game.
Serve to the Weakness Down the T or at the Body if you Know your Partner will try to Poach
If you are serving and you know your partner will look to poach, serve to the weakness. If your opponent does not have a glaring ...
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