Use the I Formation to Pressure the Returner
The I formation allows the net player to stand much closer to the centre of the court before the start of the point. It...
Doubles – Play Both Back to Return if you are Having Trouble Keeping the Return Low and Crosscourt
One of the most important goals in doubles is to make the opponents play. Therefore, making a large percentage of return...
When at the Net Focus on The Opponents
When you are at the net and your partner is back, keep your eyes on your opponents. Do not follow the ball back and for...
Aim at the T when Putting a High Volley Away
One of the most important goals in doubles is to make the opponents play. Therefore, making a large percentage of return...
Fight for your Position at the Net during a Crosscourt Rally
When playing one up and one back the players at the net should be in constant motion trying to poach or to defend agains...
Move Forward at the Net as your Partner Serves
When you are at the net and your partner is serving, make sure you move forward as you hear the serve. This will get yo...
Change your net position to defense
Within a doubles rally the net player will often have to back up quickly to give himself more time to react in case the...
Cover the middle when partner hits down the line
Any time your partner hits down the line and you are at the net you need to move towards the centre of the court and mak...
The Player Diagonal to the Shot Covers the Middle
A big misconception in doubles is that the player with the forehand volley covers the middle. In reality the type of st...
Use lobs to keep the opponent off the net
In this point we see two important tactical concepts. First, we see the returner following her return to the net. It is...