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Possibly the most important skill to have in doubles, aside from the serve and return, is poaching. In this episode, I break down the poaching mistakes I see over and over again from doubles players at all levels.
We'll discuss timing, direction, and simple positioning that can flip returns into easy finishes. Members get the full five-mistake breakdown plus drills. The free preview covers the two biggest errors and how to fix them fast.
- Exactly when to move on your poach, and the biggest mistake club players make when poaching
- How skill level, pace, and opponent depth change your poach timing
- A common movement mistake that could be causing you to miss volleys
- Where to start and where you should NOT start in the service box and the “window” concept
- Using a quiet racket face for clean finishes
- How close you should be at the net
- How to finish your volleys and stop hitting it back to the baseline player
- When it's OK to cover the alley and not poach
- Drills to help your poaching skills
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