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...
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
Maximize your doubles defense! Cover the center on mid-court shots and block the alley on sideline returns. Anticipate t...
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
Unlock your game’s potential by reading your opponent’s patterns. Spot their favorite shots, anticipate moves, and gain...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Most players know the importance of communicating with their partners after every point. However, most players do not do...
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
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
When at the baseline it is very tempting to try to hit “bullets” against two players at the net.