In part 2 of our listener Q&A, I answer questions about volleying cross court vs down the line, choosing return sides, choosing return tactics, and more.
(Find Part 1 of our Q&A here)
These questions were submitted from 3.0 to 4.5 doubles players from around the world.
- When should I volley crosscourt vs down the line?
- Should the stronger player return from the ad side? What about a lefty & righty? (This is one of the biggest myths in doubles!)
- I'm having trouble against teams who rush the net. What should I do?
- I can't decide if I should hit a topspin, slice, bunt, or lob return. Any advice?
- My partner (at baseline) and I (at net) keep getting beat through the middle. Who should cover it?
I have advice for all of these players, including further resources to learn more and continue improving below.
- Dan Kiernan Interview
- Illegal Volley Drill
- Net Play Strategy Ebook
- Steve Smith Interview
- Craig O'Shannessy Interview
- Return Strategy Ebook
- Best Tennis Training Aids
- Backswing Solution - for volleys & returns
**Doubles Strategy Course** This video course will teach you the best doubles tactics for serving, returning, rallying, and approaching so that you’ll have a winning plan for every point.
- 25 Winning Doubles Tactics Video Course:https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/25-winning-doubles-tactics
**Doubles Ebooks** These guides offer proven advice to improve your doubles strategy.
- 25 Winning Doubles Tactics: https://www.thetennistribe.com/25-winning-doubles-tactics/
- Return Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/return-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/
- Serve Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/serve-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/
- Net Play Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/net-play-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/
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