Doubles tennis is a completely different game from singles, requiring specialized skills, strategies, and court positioning that many players never properly learn. My doubles-specific training develops the unique abilities needed to excel in this exciting, team-oriented format of tennis.

**Understanding Doubles Strategy**

Doubles success depends on teamwork, communication, and strategic positioning rather than pure power or speed. I teach the fundamental principles of doubles play: controlling the net, creating angles, and using teamwork to construct winning points.

**Court Positioning and Movement**

Proper positioning is crucial in doubles. I teach the four primary formations (both back, one up/one back, both up, and specialized variations) and when to use each. Students learn smooth transitions between positions and coordinated movement with their partner.

**Net Play Mastery**

Doubles revolves around net play more than singles. I develop volleys, overheads, half-volleys, and specialized doubles shots like poaching and put-away volleys. Students learn aggressive net positioning and how to finish points efficiently.

**Communication and Teamwork**

Effective doubles partners communicate constantly – calling shots, coordinating movements, and providing mutual support. I teach communication systems, partner psychology, and how to maintain team chemistry during matches.

**Serve and Return Tactics**

Doubles serving and returning strategies differ significantly from singles. I teach placement-oriented serving, return positioning, and how to coordinate with your partner during service games.

**Partner Compatibility**

Not all playing styles work well together. I help students understand partner compatibility, role definition (aggressive/steady, left/right court preferences), and how to adapt playing styles for optimal team performance.

**Practice Drill Specificity**

Doubles skills require specialized practice drills that simulate actual match situations. I design training sessions that replicate doubles geometry, timing, and decision-making scenarios.

**Match Situation Training**

We practice specific doubles situations: defending against lobs, handling wide serves, crosscourt exchanges, and net approaches. This situational training builds instinctive responses during matches.

**Mixed Doubles Considerations**

Mixed doubles presents unique strategic elements and social dynamics. I address these special considerations for players competing in mixed formats.

**Advanced Tactical Concepts**

Experienced doubles players learn advanced concepts like signal systems, sophisticated poaching patterns, and psychological tactics that create competitive advantages.

Doubles training opens an entirely new dimension of tennis, emphasizing strategy, teamwork, and specialized skills that make this format endlessly engaging and tactically rich.