Why Teams Break Down
Most doubles errors come from late decisions and poor movement, not bad shots.
Drill 1: Call-Every-Ball Drill
Every shot must be called:
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“Mine”
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“Yours”
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“Back”
Goal:
Remove hesitation entirely.
Drill 2: Movement Mirror Drill
Partners must move:
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Side-to-side together
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Forward and back together
Goal:
Create instinctive team movement.
Drill 3: Serve + First 3 Shots
Focus only on:
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Serve
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Return
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First net exchange
Goal:
Improve communication in the most critical phase.
Final Thoughts
Teams that communicate early win more points with less effort.