Archive for the ‘Doubles’ Category
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Australian Receiving Formation – Both Back – 1st Point of the Match
**This UDF works well at club level play, USTA league play, junior and high school matches as well as college matches. This (UDF) Unusual Doubles Receiving Formation puts the receiver and partner on the same side of the court. One player is in the deuce court near the deuce court alley and the other player [...]
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3 Secrets to Winning Doubles, pt 1
This is the first post of three consecutive posts on the secrets to winning doubles in tennis. Secret #1 “Tennis Talk” – What to say and when to say it! Before the match: Decide with your partner ahead of time if you want to serve first, receive first, and choose which end to play from [...]
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Both Players Back Formation
When playing both players back, the serving team or receiving team both start together on the baseline. Reasons for the receiving team to stay back: 1. The serving team is too strong with the serve and it is difficult to return the ball past the server’s partner – fear factor. 2. The net player of [...]
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Winning in Practice, pt 2
This is part two in a two part set. Doubles Situations The receiving team must lob the return of serve and try to take the net at least twice in each game. This is especially effective when the serving team is serving into the sun. The serving team must play out of the “I” formation [...]
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One Up and One Back Formations
When teams play this formation, they can be the easiest to beat – if you play smart. This formation leaves lots of holes in their defense and can make their net player a target for the other team. Don’t be afraid of the net. Reasons for the serving team to use this formation: 1. The [...]
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Modified “I” and “I” Formations
These players like variety and want to get into your head. They like to volley and want to distract you. This formation can be use by the serving team on every point as well as by the receiving team. Don’t be afraid – pick a target and go for it. Reasons for the serving team [...]
