Become More ProActive In Doubles

by John Debnam Doubles Ideas

Obviously, the idea is not to poach every shot. However, learn to read your opponent’s tendencies and look for opportunities to poach.
So, what will happen when you start moving at the net?: You will
• Discover what shots you can hit
• Discover what shots you can’t get
• Learn how to move and anticipate poachable volleys
• Learn where to hit volleys you get to
• Cause your opponents to think about you
• Cause your opponents to feel they have to hit a better shot
• Cause your opponents to change their shot selection
Now, understand that through this process you will make mistakes. This is why I said to plan on creating these movements for the next ten doubles matches. Losing a few points and making some errors in ten matches is a small price to pay for learning to become a better doubles player for a lifetime. Try it and see if you don’t agree.

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