Tennis Doubles Strategies - Creating Doubt

[MegaReemas]

Hi Coach - I noticed you have a staggered stance during the return (you're kind of facing 2 o'clock with your left foot in front). Is that to help with either your forehand or backhand side return?  I'm looking into something like this because my backhand return is much weaker...Thanks.

[webtennis]

@MegaReemas Good observation. Right, I try to face the server when I'm about to retrun serve, not the net player.

Brent

[frenchpj]

I agree with simonforman01...back at you and your feet.

[webtennis]

@frenchpj Right, the low cross court is the bread and butter go to play here.

Brent

[simonforman01]

slice it back low cross-court . It's the highest percentage shot & if it's at his feet you may get something up.

[webtennis]

@simonforman01 No question that the low cross court has the highest chance of setting up my partner.

That said, I still need to show the lob once or twice to insure that the cross court is eventually available.

Good call...

Brent

[ThomasIsLikeSoPro]

I would have to say a lob, for two reasons. One, When Greg is in a crouching position the highest percentage shot is to raise the ball up. Also, while Jim (or you) is running back to get the ball Greg or his partner could run back getting ready for a high and deep return while the other sets up for the overhead.

[webtennis]

@ThomasIsLikeSoPro Good thoughts Thomas. The lob is definitely a possibility there. I

That wouldn't be my go to shot later in the set, the low cross court would be, but earlier in the set that lob is a great choice.

Brent

[Peterswhang]

I would try lobbing over Jim's head for the highest percentage.

It seems like both you and Jim are moving forward so a deep lob would be my shot.

Cheers Brent.

[webtennis]

@Peterswhang Good call. That lob is a fairly high percentage shot, BUT if they get to it, they'll most likely lob back.

Are our overheads better than our volleys (if we'd played the initial shot back cross court low)...? Brent