Doubles Strategy: Communication and Court Positioning

Doubles players - need your expertise! 🤝

My partner and I have been playing together for 6 months but we're still struggling with coordination. We're both decent singles players but doubles feels like a completely different game.

## Our Current Issues

### Communication Problems

1. Not sure when to call shots (yours/mine)


2. Confusion about who covers lobs


3. Disagreement on when to poach


4. Lack of signals for serves


### Positioning Mistakes

5. Getting caught in no-man's land


6. Both players going for the same ball


7. Leaving gaps in court coverage


8. Poor net positioning


### Strategy Questions

9. When to play aggressive vs defensive?


10. How to handle different opponent formations?


11. Serving strategy (placement, pace)?


12. Return positioning and tactics?


## Specific Scenarios We Struggle With:


13. Opponent hits down the middle - who takes it?


14. High lob over net player - back or switch?


15. Fast net exchanges - how to coordinate?


16. Serving to different positions - where should partner be?


17. Return games - aggressive or safe?


## What We've Tried

18. Watching YouTube videos


19. Playing more matches (not helping much)


20. Trying different formations


## Looking For:

21. Communication systems that actually work


22. Positioning fundamentals we might be missing


23. Practice drills for better coordination


24. Mental approach to doubles teamwork


25. Common beginner mistakes to avoid

We really want to improve our partnership. Any doubles veterans willing to share their wisdom?

Thanks! 🎾🎾