Where you stand at the baseline in doubles obviously will differ immensely compared to singles. In today’s lesson, Brady demonstrates where to stand at the baseline in a typical doubles rally.
Published on 04/12/2021 by Brady
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Positioning is the foundation for the doubles game. My partner is a lefty, me a righty. What is your thought? Should the lefty play deuce and me ad? We’d have both forehands down the middle. The righty forehand better cross court. I do agree. The righty on ad does have more forehand oppurtunity.
Another excellent video. Thanks.
I play with a unique group of players who play “old men’s doubles” because everyone is retired, and most are in their seventies. Some are, indeed, statues for the most part. Very few have enough pace to challenge anyone at the net. Lobs are their favorite weapons. In any case, I was always taught that both players should be next to one another: they move forwards and backwards as a team to minimize the opposition hitting between them at an angle. A player I’ve recently been partnering with, however, said the pro he’s been taking lessons from (who is the full-time club manager, and teaches only when he has time) has strongly advised him against this. He teaches that one should be at the net while the other covers the baseline; always kitty-corner from one another. My feeling is that there are a lot more things preventing this guy from winning, other than his idea of where each player should be positioned, such as understanding the fundamentals of merely hitting a ball — so I go along with what he suggests about positioning (plus he’s very adament about it). So my question is, what is your take on positioning and doubles movement?
Super helpful information for doubles positioning. Thanks!!
Great video guys!