How to Poach: Common Mistakes, Timing, Positioning, & Drills

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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
• Members only: How close you should be at the net
• Members only: How to finish your volleys and stop hitting it back to the baseline player
• Members only: When it's OK to cover the alley and not poach
• Members only: Drills to help your poaching skills

To get the rest of the episode, sign up for a membership here: https://thetennistribe.com/memberships/

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