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Coaching Tips

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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 partn...
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Think Mine

In doubles tennis, many players default to a “you mentality”—expecting their partner to take shots that aren’t clearly t...
Short Middle - Short Down the Line
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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 t...
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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...
Cover the Opponents Patterns
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Cover the Opponents Patterns

Unlock your game’s potential by reading your opponent’s patterns. Spot their favorite shots, anticipate moves, and gain...
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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 ow...
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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 partn...
Tactical Focus

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 t...
Short Middle - Short Down the Line
Tactical Focus

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 t...
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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...
Hit Down the Line Often at the Beginning of the Match When Playing team that Love to Poach
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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...
Play as Close to the Net as Possible until the Opponent Challenges you with Lobs
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Play as Close to the Net as Possible until the Opponent Challenges you with Lobs

The closer you play at the net, the easier it is to volley. First, you are more likely to get high volleys that you can...
Volley Deep Cross Court Until you Get a Ball that You can Attack
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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 gam...
Angle Short Lobs and Hit Deep Lobs Through the Middle
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Angle Short Lobs and Hit Deep Lobs Through the Middle

When at the net in doubles angle the short lobs and hit deep lobs through the middle or at the opponent’s feet.
If your Partner Gets Lobbed it May be Easier for you to Play the Next Shot
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If your Partner Gets Lobbed it May be Easier for you to Play the Next Shot

When one of the players gets lobbed, the ideal outcome is for that player to hit an overhead. However, if the lob is too...
Be Consistent as you Start the Point
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Be Consistent as you Start the Point

Doubles is a game of percentages. The winning team is not the one hitting the best shots but the one hitting the solid...
When at the Net with your Partner Back Find a Comfortable Balance Between Never Looking Back and Always Looking Back
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When at the Net with your Partner Back Find a Comfortable Balance Between Never Looking Back and Always Looking Back

When at the net with your partner back there are two schools of though: Some coaches think players should never look bac...
When at the Net Move with the Ball
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When at the Net Move with the Ball

When playing one up and one back against the same formation, both net players need to be constantly moving up and back f...
Play a High defensive Lob if you get Passed by a Lob
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Play a High defensive Lob if you get Passed by a Lob

If you get passed by a lob, both you and your partner need to run back and play defense.
When at the Net and Playing Against two Players in the Back Keep the volleys deep Until you Can Put the Ball Away
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When at the Net and Playing Against two Players in the Back Keep the volleys deep Until you Can Put the Ball Away

A frequent mistake when playing two at the net against two at the back is for the players at the net to try to hit forci...
Do not Forget to Communicate with your Partner During the Point
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Do not Forget to Communicate with your Partner During the Point

Most players know the importance of communicating with their partners after every point. However, most players do not do...
On Going Communication is the Key to a Good Doubles Team
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Ongoing Communication is the Key to a Good Doubles Team

Great doubles teams are always communicating – during points, between points and on the change-overs. Make sure you are...
Take Some Pace off When Facing a Low Volley Against two Players at the Net
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Take Some Pace off When Facing a Low Volley Against two Players at the Net

Many players make the mistake of trying to hit through two players at the net when facing a low volley. This usually re...
Use the Shot Down the Middle Often When at the Baseline Playing Against Two Players at the Net
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Use the Shot Down the Middle Often When at the Baseline Playing Against Two Players at the Net

When at the baseline it is very tempting to try to hit “bullets” against two players at the net.
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