Archive for the ‘Serve Formations’ Category
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“I” Serving Formation – Both Back
**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 Formation puts the server in the center of the court to serve like a singles player. Their partner is standing directly behind them. The serving team decides if the server [...] -
Serve and Volley or Rush and Crush Formations
These players love to get to the net at any cost, hit strong volley winners and overheads. Don’t be afraid of the charging team.
Reasons for the serving team to use this formation:
1. The serving team is both good volleyers.
2. The serving team has good overheads and likes to intimidate the other team.
3. The serving team likes pace or [...] -
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 [...] -
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 the serving team is too [...] -
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 serving team [...] -
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 to [...]
