Doubles Strategy Guide
Every doubles article on the site in one place, organized so you can build a complete team game plan: strategy, formations, positioning and net play.
Game plans & strategy
12 Doubles Strategies That Will Change Your Game
Twelve proven doubles strategies, from attacking the middle to smarter formations.
The Gameplan: Doubles
Break your doubles game into four parts, with ways to mix it up and take control.
10 Doubles “Pocket Plans”
Ten ready-to-use game plans for when things aren’t working and you need to swing momentum.
Modern Doubles Strategy: 2 Back on Return
Why pro teams play both players back on the return against big servers.
Formations & positioning
Doubles Formations
The formations good players use, and when to switch based on tactics and the score.
Staggered Doubles
How the staggered formation hides your gaps and exposes your opponents’.
Mastering the Middle in Doubles
Positioning and tactics to win the middle of the court.
Doubles Court Coverage
Where to stand and move to take away your opponents’ best options.
Net play & anticipation
Seeing Doubles
Sharpen your vision and anticipation to see the play before it happens.
4 Reasons You’re Getting Beaten Down the Alley
Why you keep losing points down the line, and how to fix each one.
Train together
Doubles lessons with your partner
The fastest way to put these tactics into your game is to train them with your partner. Semi-private lessons are $210 per hour for two players at Coronado Tennis Center.
1501 Glorietta Blvd, Coronado, CA 92118
joelm@impactactivities.com