As an old high school tennis coach I believe there is lots of cross over from sports like baseball and especially basketball when it comes to playing doubles in tennis. I was training to always move forward and take the ball to the hoop in basketball. If you shot from the outside you follow your shot in to get the rebound in case you missed. In basketball your trained to move diagonally to cut off a pass. My high school tennis players that had experience in Basketball or Hockey made good doubles players with some training because they played aggressively and naturally moved towards the ball.
The beginning of the video is literally how I feel during ever doubles match. I was varsity my first year of high school and the first time I went up to the net at a game I thought my racket was going to go flying behind me 😭
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On the subject of positioning, could you clarify where to stand when your partner is receiving service. I have been told to go back near to the service line and close to the centre line, so you can see if the service is in or out. Could you advise me where to stand when my partner is receiving serve.
Chris Constable do what we did in this video, center box! You can stay back to see if the serve is in but then move back to center box as soon as you see the serve is in
I've drilled a fair few net player in doubles with some hard balls, don't do it intentionally but it happens usually because the net player a) isn't ready, b) wrong position c) movement and reactions are slow
Good information but... If you are playing against skilled players, doesn't standing in the middle of the box leave the alley open for a passing shot? That's what I would try. Even if I miss, I give the net player something to think about and he is likely to shift closer to the sideline.
Can you show how to cover an alley shot from the center box position...opponents always "get" me on that shot (especially on ad side of court as that would be my backhand) unless I am standing with outer foot on the singles line.
In doubles net exchanges, with all 4 players at the net, I do okay on the first volley but often don't recover fast enough for the second, and get nailed. Maybe I should wear a helmet. :-(
It’s important to try to keep your volleys low so your opponents have to hit / volley up which would give you or your partner the opportunity to move towards the return and hit down at their feet or place it between them. I like to use a 2 against 1 volley drills with the one player starting with a ball feed low to the feet of the team of 2 opponents. Hit low and move in to close out and win.
I just saw a video from some dude (calls himself a tennis teaching pro) and introduced a drill as: "this is a drill I like to do at the net" and then proceeded to demonstrate a drill created by the Brian brothers! Well, the problem is that when you introduced a drill in that way, it leaves room to (mis)interpretation. Did you mean "this is a drill I copied" or "this is a drill I made up." Whereas, you guys are a class act and already earned my respect. You introduced the racquet-touching-the-net, as a drill from Brian Gotfried(sp?) and that's how a true professional speaks! Keep up the good work, and you, young punk "pros" out there, copy from these guys!!
i just looked it up a bit btw, regarding the rules : if contact happens on your side of the net, the follow thru is allowed to extend over onto your opponent's side - does that sound correct?
I WAS JUST TALKING WITH A TENNIS FRIEND ABOUT CLOSE NET PLAY AND NOT REACHING OVER THE NET.....AND YOU SHOWED TO DO IT, AND YOU ADMIT THAT IS IT BAD... AND YOU STILL SHOWED IT....WOW I HAVE LOST RESPECT FOR YOU AND THIS CHANNEL......
I don’t think you understand. He deliberately said “THIS IS NOT A LEGAL MOVE. DO NOT DO THIS IN PLAY, DO IT FOR PRACTICE.” He clearly means that this is a practice drill, not something to use in play; the same way you would do a rally with no serve for warm-ups; never in normal play would you just hit the ball to the opponent without serving, but we do it anyways for practice.
Excellent video. This is what instructional videos should be: clear, succinct and expertly delivered. The best on TH-cam.
Excellent volley tips. The wrist first tip works for all volleys. Then if you have time turn shoulders. Add steps with even more time.
You guys are awesome. You get RIGHT to the point. You teach/communicate well. You are FUNNY too. Really great video.
thanks mate
Awesome tips and drills guys!!
As an old high school tennis coach I believe there is lots of cross over from sports like baseball and especially basketball when it comes to playing doubles in tennis. I was training to always move forward and take the ball to the hoop in basketball. If you shot from the outside you follow your shot in to get the rebound in case you missed. In basketball your trained to move diagonally to cut off a pass. My high school tennis players that had experience in Basketball or Hockey made good doubles players with some training because they played aggressively and naturally moved towards the ball.
Excellent Pete and Matt. I really liked the net drill. Really gives you a perspective on keeping ball in front of you.
Tim Puckett super important! Thanks for the feedback Tim
Thanks Tim always appreciate your support
The beginning of the video is literally how I feel during ever doubles match. I was varsity my first year of high school and the first time I went up to the net at a game I thought my racket was going to go flying behind me 😭
try these drills it will help...
@@PeterFreemantennis I will! Thank you so much for the video I loved it ❤😊
@@elizabethw.6269 thanks so much
Don't know if the tips are any good, the like is for the intro alone. good stuff. Now imma watch the rest of the vid lol
Great technique both, Thaks
Matt, can we see a video series maybe like 5 games of you and pete playing each other? I really want to see something like that :)
Yash Sharma that would be cool Yash! Maybe we will do this :)
Pete is danger for me though, he knows the kind of balls to hit that I don't like lol
Coffee Break Tennis you will be fine, just attack like the 2017 Roger
Awesome job guys!
As always with you guys....very nice. Thanks!
Nice video Thank you Sir 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Dat comedy tho XD that's it! I'm subscribing!
ha ha glad you liked it!!! thanks for subscribing....if you liked this video and if you like funny you will love Matt's Coffee Break Tennis!!! Best tennis show on the planet right now
On the subject of positioning, could you clarify where to stand when your partner is receiving service. I have been told to go back near to the service line and close to the centre line, so you can see if the service is in or out. Could you advise me where to stand when my partner is receiving serve.
Chris Constable do what we did in this video, center box!
You can stay back to see if the serve is in but then move back to center box as soon as you see the serve is in
Fantastic tip! This will really help
tan dinh awesome! Glad you like it!
Thanks for all your support.... you are awesome
I love these guys. They make learning hilarious!!
Susan we love you too!!! Yes our goal is to make learning hilarious!!! Have a great day
Good volley tips guys! (Matt, during the Gottfried drill you were leading with your hand, not your wrist. Simple change.)
Good stuff! Thank you!
Nice. Fourth option is staying back.
love the bonus video
I didn’t know david Duchovny taught tennis 🎾👌😂
Don't see a link or button for the poaching tips you mentioned at the end of your video. Would love to watch it. Thanks.
Nice video !! Thank you.
Should you always reset to center box? Does it matter which side of the net the ball is on or whether your partner is serving or returning?
I've drilled a fair few net player in doubles with some hard balls, don't do it intentionally but it happens usually because the net player a) isn't ready, b) wrong position c) movement and reactions are slow
Thank you for the tips and the laughs, boys!! Liked and subbed ;)
Good information but...
If you are playing against skilled players, doesn't standing in the middle of the box leave the alley open for a passing shot? That's what I would try. Even if I miss, I give the net player something to think about and he is likely to shift closer to the sideline.
Can you show how to cover an alley shot from the center box position...opponents always "get" me on that shot (especially on ad side of court as that would be my backhand) unless I am standing with outer foot on the singles line.
You guys were great funny too thx! Great tips
In doubles net exchanges, with all 4 players at the net, I do okay on the first volley but often don't recover fast enough for the second, and get nailed. Maybe I should wear a helmet. :-(
Ravi _ work on getting two hops in between volleys. That should help a lot. Let us know how it goes
Ravi _ lol no helmet please!
It’s important to try to keep your volleys low so your opponents have to hit / volley up which would give you or your partner the opportunity to move towards the return and hit down at their feet or place it between them. I like to use a 2 against 1 volley drills with the one player starting with a ball feed low to the feet of the team of 2 opponents. Hit low and move in to close out and win.
So great!
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I just saw a video from some dude (calls himself a tennis teaching pro) and introduced a drill as: "this is a drill I like to do at the net" and then proceeded to demonstrate a drill created by the Brian brothers! Well, the problem is that when you introduced a drill in that way, it leaves room to (mis)interpretation. Did you mean "this is a drill I copied" or "this is a drill I made up." Whereas, you guys are a class act and already earned my respect. You introduced the racquet-touching-the-net, as a drill from Brian Gotfried(sp?) and that's how a true professional speaks! Keep up the good work, and you, young punk "pros" out there, copy from these guys!!
thanks Mario
Great Stuff! Thx!
Just great
thanks glad you liked it
That forehand volley looks bunk compared to the backhand volley 😜
This is truly great advice and made a positive difference straight away on my last doubles sess. Thanks!
awesome
Is that the guy from Flight of the Conchords?!
Like very much! Thank you!
glad you enjoyed it!!!
Where are the 10 ten doubles sins? There's no link.
Comon Pete, how many illegal strokes are there, hitting the ball before it crosses over the net, did it many times 5:37, 5:48 etc.. I'm watching you.
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great call guys - I subbed
like the tip on hinging wrist!
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Thanks mate
white flag ftw :D
ha ha he got me good
i just looked it up a bit btw, regarding the rules : if contact happens on your side of the net, the follow thru is allowed to extend over onto your opponent's side - does that sound correct?
yes
I WAS JUST TALKING WITH A TENNIS FRIEND ABOUT CLOSE NET PLAY AND NOT REACHING OVER THE NET.....AND YOU SHOWED TO DO IT, AND YOU ADMIT THAT IS IT BAD... AND YOU STILL SHOWED IT....WOW I HAVE LOST RESPECT FOR YOU AND THIS CHANNEL......
I don’t think you understand. He deliberately said “THIS IS NOT A LEGAL MOVE. DO NOT DO THIS IN PLAY, DO IT FOR PRACTICE.” He clearly means that this is a practice drill, not something to use in play; the same way you would do a rally with no serve for warm-ups; never in normal play would you just hit the ball to the opponent without serving, but we do it anyways for practice.