A Simple Strategy To Win More Doubles Points

If you want to win more doubles matches, here’s a simple stat you can’t ignore:
When the server’s partner hits the first ball in the rally, the team’s win percentage jumps by 25%.

That’s a huge advantage—yet most rec players don’t actively try to make this happen.
The key? Match your net player’s movement to the returner’s movement. When your partner is serving, don’t just stand still at the net and hope the return comes to you. Read the returner. Watch their setup. Anticipate where they’re likely to hit—and move.

In my latest YouTube video (only 5 minutes), I’ll walk you through exactly how to predict the return direction based on the returner’s body position, balance, and contact point. These simple cues will help your net player become a playmaker—not a spectator.

This tip has helped countless players become more aggressive, win easy volleys, and finally take control of their service games.