doubles serveplacementnet-player volley
In Doubles, Your Serve Should Create Your Partner's Volley
Body and T serves narrow the return angles and give the net player time to move.
Start with this check
Serving wide every time can open a sharp crosscourt angle and make it harder for your partner to poach.
Try these steps in order
- Prioritize practicing body and T placements that create good poaching opportunities for your partner.
- Before serving, confirm the direction and poaching signal with the net player.
- Track not only whether the serve went in, but also the quality of the first volley your partner touched.
Bottom line
The value of a doubles serve lies less in aces than in making the direction of the return more predictable.
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Technical evidence
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