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[montenejo]

1. Bounce for Better Pouches: If you are going to pouch a service return, start to move when the served ball bounces. At that point your opponent will have his or her racket back in preparation for a return. Move at an angle simultaneously toward the ball and towards the net for an easy volley. And don't forget let your partner knows you are going to pouch before the point starts.

2. Mirror your Opponents: If both of your opponents are closing in to the net, mirror that image and close in as well. If an opponent backs up behind the baseline for a shot, then you and your partner should mirror that movement and back up towards the service line in anticipation of a lob.If the opponents move to one side of the court to reach a shot, you and your partner should follow and sway away with the movement of the ball. If you keep moving with your opponents, you'll be in the position to win the match.

-Kim Dillard (PTR/USPTA Master Professional, Virginia)

[Mordecai]

Comments on tips...

Tip 1 - depends on the serve of your partner,if your partner has a slow serve (like 2nd serve, or he/she is a spinner) then this is not recommended, your opponent will have plenty of time after the bounce to see you move and hit a passing shot, this tip is great if your partner is a great server or your opponent is not a good returner.

Tip 2 - I don't like simplistic tips like this much, tennis is a complex sport which can't be boiled down to simple rules, it is not always possible to mirror your opponents when you're out there in the court.

[daryl]

my tip, get a good doubles partner

[skywalker_1701]

I posted this before in a different thread.  Here is my contribution:

COMMUNICATION

To be a "team" there are a few key factors that need to be in order to successfully keep working together week in week out.  On court, coming together between points is critical.  There is not always a tactical discussion to be had but the strength in the connection and working as a unit is often the element that will make the difference between two teams that possess similar levels of ability.

In such a case, it is important that both players hear each other and work together in achieving their common goal.  If neither player feels like a natural leader, it is important that one player steps up to direct communication between individuals, remembering the importance of combining to result in a victorious team.

[mikki_blinkme]

great net play

[jov]

my tip, get a good doubles partner

i agree 

[Fabs]

my tip, get a good doubles partner

i agree 

me three, hehe!

[montenejo]

Playing smart doubles is about trying to gain court position and control the net. Yet,many recreational doubles players unwittingly hinder their teams by standing near
the alley as their partners serve. Although this might prevent you from getting burned down the line,it also makes it more difficult for you to intercept the most common return (the one down the middle), while at the same time making it easier for the returner to execute the crosscourt return. Also, by standing near the alley you leave your serving partner to cover the equivalent of the entire single court. This may result in your partner having to hit volleys from the difficult positions, and the opposing net player will be there to pick off all but his best shots.

The smart choice is to place yourself in the position that increases your chances of having a play on the most common shots. When your partner is serving, stand smack in the middle of the service box.

This is the right location because it puts you in a good position to volley weak returns, poach, cover lobs and handle all but the best returns directed down the line. 

[daryl]

i've been playing doubles most of my tennis life, had 2 great partners in some competitions..we beat players better than us in singles..the reason?we know how to play each other, we know how each one will move in certain situations, we know each other's weaknesses and strengths, and we know how and where our partner will hit the ball..it's all about knowing you're partner..so basically best tip is, play alot together..

[Mordecai]

i've been playing doubles most of my tennis life, had 2 great partners in some competitions..we beat players better than us in singles..the reason?we know how to play each other, we know how each one will move in certain situations, we know each other's weaknesses and strengths, and we know how and where our partner will hit the ball..it's all about knowing you're partner..so basically best tip is, play alot together..

This is a good tip if you have a regular doubles partner in and out of tournaments.  However, most of the time (having played in PTO and most tennis clubs) we are in a RECREATIONAL setting.  We should always keep this fact in mind whenever posting tennis tips here in PTO.

So in the recreational setting we basically have to partner with whoever is available most of the time. One tip I can offer is have a quick talk with your partner (especially if you haven't played with him/her before) and discuss things like which side of the court do both of you prefer to play at.  What styles you both prefer in doubles, whether baseliner or serve-n-volleyer.  At least you both will know what to expect and perhaps try to complement each other during the match.  Kung nagkakahiyaan naman at di makatanong, just have fun!  Magpakiramdaman na lang muna kayo sa style ninyo in the beginning, maybe start with both players on the baseline to see what your partner will do then adjust na lang later.

[daryl]

if you play with a fellow pto member, then there is no need to discuss any play.laro lang, have fun..two tips, wag mo pagalitan partner mo, lalong mgeeror, pag nagkamali at nagsori, sabihin mo lang, ok lang un..pag kaw nagkamali, magsori ka din, mag madalas na, mahiya ka na.. haha 

[penny_hardaway]

if you play with a fellow pto member, then there is no need to discuss any play.laro lang, have fun..two tips, wag mo pagalitan partner mo, lalong mgeeror, pag nagkamali at nagsori, sabihin mo lang, ok lang un..pag kaw nagkamali, magsori ka din, mag madalas na, mahiya ka na.. haha 

hahaha!! pag madalas mahiya ka na, ayos. pero tama ka kaibigan walang sisihan pag sa doubles especially during the game kasi nakakasira lang ng laro.

pero pag nag doubles kayo kampihan nyo si daryl para sure win!

[Mordecai]

Kapag nag-doubles kayo, tennis becomes a team-sports.  Remember there is no "I" in team eventhough there is "I" in tennis.

[mirage]

if you play with a fellow pto member, then there is no need to discuss any play.laro lang, have fun..two tips, wag mo pagalitan partner mo, lalong mgeeror, pag nagkamali at nagsori, sabihin mo lang, ok lang un..pag kaw nagkamali, magsori ka din, mag madalas na, mahiya ka na.. haha 

tama to mas nakakatamad mag laro ng doubles pag mahilig manisi yung kampi mo. tapos pag nageerror sya parang wala lang... tapos usually yung error pa nya ung talagang magpapatalo sa inyo... yung tipong lahat ng service game nya tapos ni isa walang pumask..

[andok17]

ako naman kung sa doubles basta tapon lang siya ng bola sasabihin ko relax lang balik mo lang ganon din gagawin ko ayon kesa pag sabihan ko pa laro laro lang kahit matalo basta nag iimprove ka mas masaya mag doubles

[jccano]

As my Lolo told me "wag mo lang i-net at i-out, mananalo tayo!" 

[meng]

if you play with a fellow pto member, then there is no need to discuss any play.laro lang, have fun..two tips, wag mo pagalitan partner mo, lalong mgeeror, pag nagkamali at nagsori, sabihin mo lang, ok lang un..pag kaw nagkamali, magsori ka din, mag madalas na, mahiya ka na.. haha 

tama to mas nakakatamad mag laro ng doubles pag mahilig manisi yung kampi mo. tapos pag nageerror sya parang wala lang... tapos usually yung error pa nya ung talagang magpapatalo sa inyo... yung tipong lahat ng service game nya tapos ni isa walang pumask..

pero minsan tama din ung pinapagalitan ka. pag kampi mo mas a angat sau, like wrong volley naka tingala racquet, wrong position ung body, pag mag smash naka open stance, sabay pag tinutumbok ka aatras ka. paaharapin ka lalo... wahahaha. kc minsan d naman natin nakikita ung mali natin. dahil sa nag uumpisa palang. mas mahirap kung pabayaan ka mali mali na nagagawa. para sa mga katulad kung nag uumpisa pede tau pagalitan.. heheheh

[Addie_56ers]

As my Lolo told me "wag mo lang i-net at i-out, mananalo tayo!" 

 Ha hahah  tama!!! sabi din lolo ko yon!!! nice one JC Cano

[jov]

As my Lolo told me "wag mo lang i-net at i-out, mananalo tayo!" 

 Ha hahah  tama!!! sabi din lolo ko yon!!! nice one JC Cano

 

[LaWRenZzz]

great net play

good volleys... both of u... doubles are matches that most of ur shots are volley

[rondiz09]

As my Lolo told me "wag mo lang i-net at i-out, mananalo tayo!" 

 Ha hahah  tama!!! sabi din lolo ko yon!!! nice one JC Cano

Pwede pwede, wag titira ng sala sure win na yan.

[rondiz09]

The smart choice is to place yourself in the position that increases your chances of having a play on the most common shots. When your partner is serving, stand smack in the middle of the service box.

This is the right location because it puts you in a good position to volley weak returns, poach, cover lobs and handle all but the best returns directed down the line. 

Mahirap tumayo sa middle of the serving box specially if your not sure of the serving capabilities of your partner. Baka ma-topspin at kick serve tayo sa ulo nung partner natin. Uuwi tyo puro pasa sa likod parang minasahe. But if you're sure of your partner pwedeng pwede ito.

[LaWRenZzz]

The smart choice is to place yourself in the position that increases your chances of having a play on the most common shots. When your partner is serving, stand smack in the middle of the service box.

This is the right location because it puts you in a good position to volley weak returns, poach, cover lobs and handle all but the best returns directed down the line. 

Mahirap tumayo sa middle of the serving box specially if your not sure of the serving capabilities of your partner. Baka ma-topspin at kick serve tayo sa ulo nung partner natin. Uuwi tyo puro pasa sa likod parang minasahe. But if you're sure of your partner pwedeng pwede ito.

ay aq natamaan ko ng flat serve yung ka doubles ko sabay putol string... on heat n p man ako... pinaka batak ko pa... ayun ayaw n mag ausie form... ahaha

[skywalker_1701]

There are three common communication mistakes to remember in doubles:

1. Constantly blaming a partner
2. Partners never saying a word to each other and playing each point as if they were playing singles
3. Asking the partner for forgiveness after making a mistake

[SportsAdiktus]

hehehe, kahit late nako sa comment ko, agree parin ako dito! ang solusyon, maghanap ng magaling na partner and hayaan mo na syang magdala nung game! hehehehe! joke..

my tip, get a good doubles partner

i agree 

[rafaEli]

always have communication.. , and... giving moral support to your partner

[SLP888]

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