Type: Doubles Category: Doubles
Levels: Beginner/int./adv. Time/players: 10 minutes/1-8
Description and goals:
Drill designed for doubles practice with emphasis on controlling and taking away the net. Baseline team should focus on keeping the ball low. Net team should work on controlling the net and winning points with volleys.
Organization:
Team A starts at the service line and B starts at the baseline. Pro feeds the ball to team A. Team A hits volley and the point starts. Players can hit the ball anywhere and any shot. The point is played out and score kept for best of three. If team A wins, it stays for another game with team C. If team B wins, it replaces team A opposite the pro and plays team C. Pro should feed next shot as soon as possible to make the new net team run and move as much as possible.
Variations: Have team B start on the service line. Do it for singles with player B on the baseline and player A hitting low volleys. Have team A start on the baseline and approach the net.
Key points:
Players should focus on keeping the ball low to net players and net players should focus on controlling the net and staying aggressive.
