Aim High volleys at the net player
The rule in doubles is to hit high volleys at the player closest to you and low volleys at the player farthest from you...
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...
World-class Doubles in Action – Move with your Partner
One of the reason why some double teams climb in the rankings is their ability to recognize different situations on the...
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...
When in Doubt Aim at the Feet
In doubles you want to be the team hitting down so aiming low at the opponent’s feet should be an on going tactic. This...
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...