For someone like me who struggles with volley positionings in doubles, this is a lifesaver!! ❤🥳 Most common advice I received are either "go with the flow", "move your feet more", or "be at a more aggresive mindset", which end up confusing me more during the game 😂
It's unusual for me to watch through a video that has practically no graphics but only the host talking. But you're so good in explaining it in words, I actually watched till the end. Thanks
Thanks. good info. I changed my position in the box last week and the returner tried to go down the line about 8 times. He passed me twice successfully and I was more able to poach more effectively, so it was definitely a win. Also played closer to the center line as the returners partner as well and that worked.
I've getting really good at moving up and back with the ball, but moving laterally always makes me feel like I made the wrong guess. Thanks for giving me a rule of thumb to follow.
So this video has like opened my eyes, I'm playing my doubles game to complicated. I've got used to hitting with someone who provides all the power and speed and I've had to develop into a defensive mind set where as I should be looking to play how I was when I was enjoying tennis.
It can be tough if you only play with the same group of players, you start to mould just one way of playing… try to find different opponents to play with, you’ll learn to adapt and problem solve!
@TheTennisMentor Do you think my team would benefit from me showing some of your videos to them? I’m a coach in Texas! Thanks and I love the way you think about the game!
Nice video Ashley! 🙌 Could you maybe explain in another video, when should also the returner‘s partner start at the back of the court? I see it quite often at the pro tour but dont know the reason behind it
Eye opening video. Thanks! My main question is re: the Returners partner. if you stand too close to the T, doesn't that limit your returner to hitting the ball down the middle so they won't hit YOU? Don't you physically cut off a lot of the cross court angle from them? Should you squat then?
My thoughts exactly... I usually stand a little behind and outward and move towards the T as my partner returns the ball on 1st serves and on weaker second serves stand within the service box when I am sure my partner will return nice and deep
It’s a great question! Yes, crouching is great if you have the athletic ability, but if you or your partner feel that they’re limited, you can shift a little further from the T. The fact that you’re deeper in the box (close to the service line) gives your partner a surprising amount of space to hit cross court!
What are your thoughts regarding your partner looking back at you as you are returning the ball. I get put off and end up aiming at them instead of staying focused on my shot over the net. Great video by the way, thank you
Great question, I’ve spoken about it in other videos, as the net player you should really try to avoid it, as tempting as it is… by looking forward at your opponents, you actually gain a lot more valuable info than you would watching the ball behind you!
No matter how many times I ask my partners to not look back, they just keep on doing it! Last week I hit my partner with the ball because he was in my line of fire ( he was standing in the middle of the court blocking my view for the return) and he caught my eye! Hopefully tonight he will remember how sore his face was. Our standard is pretty low, we are all 'mature duffers', but I like to play the best I can 😂😅 Thank you for responding 😊
That's not how hindrance works! You can stand anywhere you want at the beginning of the serve, including inside the service box or right at the net. But you can't touch (or get hit by) the ball or you lose the point. I typically like to hug the service T as the returner's partner. It creates a psychological barrier for the server. You cannot MOVE AROUND in an attempt to distract the server - that is hindrance - but as long as you're just standing there waiting for the serve, it's not.
He didn't say that it was hindrance. He said that it's likely you will be accused of hinderance. A lot of people are not going to want to deal with that.
You’re not the first person to tell me that. If you stand a bit further back in the service box (even on the service line if you have to) this will give them more room for error! You can then close in once the ball passes you safely 😅
@@TheTennisMentor I am not really worried about being hit per se, but I am worried that my partner will be psychologically forced to hit it down the middle (instead of cross court) as i have physically cut off a good cross court angle from them but standing too close to the T. This may lead to the net player on the other side getting a good poaching opportunity.
For someone like me who struggles with volley positionings in doubles, this is a lifesaver!! ❤🥳 Most common advice I received are either "go with the flow", "move your feet more", or "be at a more aggresive mindset", which end up confusing me more during the game 😂
Great tips and tricks Ashley. Thank You
Thanks for watching Ashley
It's unusual for me to watch through a video that has practically no graphics but only the host talking. But you're so good in explaining it in words, I actually watched till the end. Thanks
Consistently great content.
Thank you Stephen!
Great tips and summary for all the positions in the game.
Nice vid Ash! Good job and thank you for keeping things short and sweet while touching on all four players responsibilities
Thanks Ryan, it’s not always easy to keep it short 😅 but I try my best!
Video Idea: Would be great to some drills that work on each position.
Great suggestion!
Great video
This tennis club is marvelous !
Thanks for your tips. Great 💪🏼
So well stated doubles fundamentals! Shared with my doubles players on my men’s USTA team!! 💪🏻🎾
Thanks for sharing! Glad you enjoyed it 🙏
Thanks. good info. I changed my position in the box last week and the returner tried to go down the line about 8 times. He passed me twice successfully and I was more able to poach more effectively, so it was definitely a win. Also played closer to the center line as the returners partner as well and that worked.
Super clip Ash.
Another great video! Thank you Ashley! 🤓🎾💪
I’m glad you thought so, thanks!
Excellent video, I'd encourage all club players to watch and take heed.
Thanks Ian!
Love this so much thank you ❤
GREAT TIPS!!!
Thank you 🙏
This video worth 10 thumbs ups!
I’m glad you think so!
That court looks amazing
We’re very fortunate to have these beautiful grass courts!
I've getting really good at moving up and back with the ball, but moving laterally always makes me feel like I made the wrong guess. Thanks for giving me a rule of thumb to follow.
Follow the ball, you can’t go wrong (unless you step into the trams, that’s too far!)😁
So this video has like opened my eyes, I'm playing my doubles game to complicated. I've got used to hitting with someone who provides all the power and speed and I've had to develop into a defensive mind set where as I should be looking to play how I was when I was enjoying tennis.
It can be tough if you only play with the same group of players, you start to mould just one way of playing… try to find different opponents to play with, you’ll learn to adapt and problem solve!
@TheTennisMentor Do you think my team would benefit from me showing some of your videos to them? I’m a coach in Texas! Thanks and I love the way you think about the game!
great video. very helpful.
Nice video Ashley! 🙌 Could you maybe explain in another video, when should also the returner‘s partner start at the back of the court? I see it quite often at the pro tour but dont know the reason behind it
Yes, good suggestion… there are a few more doubles videos in the description to keep you busy in the meantime!
Eye opening video. Thanks!
My main question is re: the Returners partner. if you stand too close to the T, doesn't that limit your returner to hitting the ball down the middle so they won't hit YOU? Don't you physically cut off a lot of the cross court angle from them? Should you squat then?
My thoughts exactly... I usually stand a little behind and outward and move towards the T as my partner returns the ball on 1st serves and on weaker second serves stand within the service box when I am sure my partner will return nice and deep
It’s a great question! Yes, crouching is great if you have the athletic ability, but if you or your partner feel that they’re limited, you can shift a little further from the T. The fact that you’re deeper in the box (close to the service line) gives your partner a surprising amount of space to hit cross court!
What are your thoughts regarding your partner looking back at you as you are returning the ball. I get put off and end up aiming at them instead of staying focused on my shot over the net. Great video by the way, thank you
Great question, I’ve spoken about it in other videos, as the net player you should really try to avoid it, as tempting as it is… by looking forward at your opponents, you actually gain a lot more valuable info than you would watching the ball behind you!
No matter how many times I ask my partners to not look back, they just keep on doing it! Last week I hit my partner with the ball because he was in my line of fire ( he was standing in the middle of the court blocking my view for the return) and he caught my eye! Hopefully tonight he will remember how sore his face was. Our standard is pretty low, we are all 'mature duffers', but I like to play the best I can 😂😅 Thank you for responding 😊
That's not how hindrance works! You can stand anywhere you want at the beginning of the serve, including inside the service box or right at the net. But you can't touch (or get hit by) the ball or you lose the point.
I typically like to hug the service T as the returner's partner. It creates a psychological barrier for the server. You cannot MOVE AROUND in an attempt to distract the server - that is hindrance - but as long as you're just standing there waiting for the serve, it's not.
He didn't say that it was hindrance. He said that it's likely you will be accused of hinderance. A lot of people are not going to want to deal with that.
Aren't you vulnerable to a T-serve ace with that return position on the deuce side?
I'd argue it's harder to hit a T serve ace - especially as many servers will stand out wide. Maybe you'd move a bit over it you had a lefty serving.
Whenever I’m returning and tell my partner I’m going to lob the next return; the server ends up hitting the best serve in the game.
I’ve never understood why there’s a net player at low level club doubles. Most people can’t volley and most people can’t serve well!
Great vid but that hedge must be irritating for swallowing balls!
It really is!! 🤣
When my partners are serving I stay in the alley because I'm afraid of being hit by them
You’re not the first person to tell me that. If you stand a bit further back in the service box (even on the service line if you have to) this will give them more room for error! You can then close in once the ball passes you safely 😅
@@TheTennisMentor thank you! Will try tonight
@@TheTennisMentor I am not really worried about being hit per se, but I am worried that my partner will be psychologically forced to hit it down the middle (instead of cross court) as i have physically cut off a good cross court angle from them but standing too close to the T. This may lead to the net player on the other side getting a good poaching opportunity.