Lob, Drive, Dip: How to Use Height to Win in Doubles

This is the 6th episode in our 8-part series on doubles strategy.

• Part 1, Time: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1375636/12544725
• Part 2, Movement: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1375636/12723935
• Part 3, Position: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1375636/12772002
• Part 4, Power & Pace: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1375636/12815640
• Part 5, Spin: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1375636/12910388

There are certain shots in doubles that you need to hit the ball high over the net to buy yourself some time. Alternatively, there are times when it's best to keep the ball low.

I'll cover the general strategy for using height in doubles, as well as my favorite tactics that involve height to win more points.

• How can you use height on your serve to force return errors?
• Is it better to hit your groundstrokes low or high over the net?
• When is the best time to lob vs hit low at the net player?

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• 25 Winning Doubles Tactics Video Course:https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/25-winning-doubles-tactics

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• Return Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/return-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/
• Serve Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/serve-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/
• Net Play Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/net-play-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/

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