Objective:
Improve specific aspects of doubles match play by making the players serve volley. Not only will this match play improve their doubles it will develop their serve and volley and can be applied to singles.
Instruction :
The best doubles teams have always been dominant at the net! The key skill is to get both players at the net so that full control is taken over the point.
The instruction is simple – the server must follow their serve into the net.
Details :
4 players. This drill can be progressed by making the return player chip and charge meaning all 4 players will play the point out from the net.
Matches can be tie breakers, sets or modified scoring (each game starts at 30-30) depending on time available.
Objective: Doubles at its best is a game of teamwork at tactics. Tandem Formation is one way for doubles teams to confuse their opponents and gain the upper hand.