Monthly Archives: October 2014

Doubles Strategy #3 – Follow the return to the net

Use this strategy to counter opponent’s strategy to close in on the net very fast when they’re serving. 1) Force opponent to play a low volley (or, better still, a half-volley) while he’s still only about halfway in to the … Continue reading

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Doubles Strategy #2 – Poach the Return

Poach the serve to backhand or body at the net and finish at net (deuce side) Poach the serve to forehand at the net and finish at the net (ad side) 1) Serve to the backhand or body to induce … Continue reading

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Doubles Strategy #1 – Follow the Serve

Follow the serve to backhand or body to the net and finish at net (deuce side) Follow the serve to forehand to the net and finish at the net (ad side) 1) Serve to the backhand or body to induce … Continue reading

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Bread and Water

Consistency First, everything else next. Consistency is about having Control over your shots. Play to your strength (natural game) and your opponent’s weaknesses. Gauge your opponents within the first few games(hopefully the damage is not too much by then !! Be … Continue reading

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