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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.

JOEL MYERS TENNIS
Coronado Tennis Center
1501 Glorietta Blvd, Coronado, CA 92118
(949) 485-8679
joelm@impactactivities.com
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