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TennisOne Lessons
The Do's and Don'ts of
Successful Doubles Net Play
Brian Garrow
Photographs by Steve Margheim
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Introduction
Net play is the essence of the art of doubles. Whether you execute the cunning
angled volley or cross and volley down at your opponents' feet, the key
is always positioning, positioning and positioning. If this sounds a
little like real estate (location, location), then you're getting the drift.
In terms of tennis positioning, standing too close or too far from the net
are both mistakes. When you stand too close, you can be easily lobbed. If
you remain too deep when volleying, you can't find the subtle angles or
the opportunity to hit down at your opponents' feet. The solution is starting
in a neutral net position (two steps towards the net from the service line),
neither too close nor too far from the net, and then quickly closing after
your opponent makes contact. This will allow you to position yourself to
do whatever you like with your shot. When positioned correctly you - not
your opponents - have all the options.
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