Doubles Volleys: Three tips to hit more winners at the net

[@robertbertolini898]

Super instruction, concise and to the point. It’s discouraging when I see instructors talking way too much. Run like hell when you see this.

[@TheDogsSide]

When I worked with Harold Salomon and Andy Brandy in Fl they used the chair drill often. You are the man. Your channel is amazing.

[@StokkeTennis]

@@TheDogsSide those two guys are absolute legends!

[@TheDogsSide]

@@StokkeTennis you are making your way to legend status too with content like this. (this is your pickleball buddy by the way 🤣🤣). Listened to your last podcast episode 4 times already. A new piece of gold every time. 💪🏽

[@MarkvanVaals]

Great advice, will definitely keep them in mind. One important note on the "moving back" is that (I assume) you'd always want to split step on your toes when the opponent hits the ball. To make sure you're ready and quick to react. I see this so much in recreational tennis, people move back because they're scared but don't stop on their toes but either don't stop moving back at all or do so on their heels, both of which will mean you are going to be late for anything at speed.

[@cjcycledude]

Great advice, Jonathan! I've been a student of the game for 50 years and this is the first time I've heard anyone address your backhand volley recommendations.

[@StokkeTennis]

It's a great way to play defense! Which unfortunately, sometimes you have to do at the net

[@jaquevius]

@@StokkeTennis man, the volley on the right hip is a weakness of mine. it’s funny because although I know that anything from just outside of your right hip should be a backhand volley for a right hander, unless you have plenty of time, in match play it’s so hard to break my instinct to use the forehand volley when the ball is at my right hip. I wind up getting jammed and try to slide left but there just isn’t enough time and it’s an odd angle. I instantly tell myself it should have been a backhand but it’s hard to break the instinct. Other than drills and experience, any advice to make the correct movement instinctual?

[@StokkeTennis]

@@jaquevius unfortunately there’s no trick. Just doing the off the court work to mentally prepare and then doing drills like the one I showed to reinforce that.

[@sophiak4299]

Perfect timing for me. Just saw some footage of me playing and was the only net player going so low at the net, and was doubting myself and feeling silly as others were more relaxed and standing up 😅 (wondering if I was being silly and too intense) Love net play! My favourite part of doubles 😊

[@tenniszerg]

I already know I'm going to like this video even before I watch it. Thanks for the upload, Coach Stokke!

[@StokkeTennis]

Haha thank you!

[@huntsail3727]

Great job!

[@JimHester4]

Volleying on KZbin at the same time as coaching the singles camp, impressive multitasking Jon 😄

[@StokkeTennis]

haha...KZbin scheduling!!!

[@wiggi9339]

Great information!

[@giorgioc6765]

Now that's how it looks when someone knows his stuff 👍

[@StokkeTennis]

Appreciate the kind words

[@joyceharris3040]

Good instruction. I’ll subscribe! Thanks

[@StokkeTennis]

Welcome to the team!!

[@blaskbla]

Great instructions!

[@StokkeTennis]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@tennis47]

Great tips!

[@StokkeTennis]

Hope they help!

[@vijayr4584]

Fantastic great advice

[@StokkeTennis]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jeffreybartlett4899]

Up close to the net I use my forehand semi-western because I can respond to hard shots without deciding between forehand vs. backhand. What do you think about this? I will say that I need to stay low and also maintain good wrist flexibility in order to keep the racket-face aimed above the net so I don't hit balls down into the net.

[@brvheavyhitter20]

More doubles content please!!

[@StokkeTennis]

@@brvheavyhitter20 on it…what types of videos do you want to see?

[@brvheavyhitter20]

@StokkeTennis some stuff I would really enjoy - 1) How to attack weak 2nd serves in doubles 2) Serving strategy in doubles 3) Doubles strategy and drills for opponents that lob a lot 4) Drills on how to improve lob 5) Doubles strategy in general. Your video on when to poach is great but would appreciate videos on how to hit better volleys when poaching (ie angled volleys, power volleys, etc) Just few that were top of mind but can think on it more!

[@user-bc7gq2et6t]

Hi there I really enjoyed this video and subscribed and liked! Just a quick question, what is the preferred distance from the net when you are neutral and then moving into offensive?

[@StokkeTennis]

As always, depends on your opponents, but about mid way in the service box

[@mahboobkhan3570]

Great video. Excellent presentation. Mahboob Khan PTR Certified Professional Islamabad Pakistan

[@MrW8ns3a]

Where'd you get the chair from? Good video

[@StokkeTennis]

Just a chair at the club!

[@MrW8ns3a]

@@StokkeTennis SUPAGARDEN PLASTIC STACKABLE ARMCHAIR. Found it. Thanks

[@jimpoole6037]

Great stuff?! Thanks even from a past 74 yo Clemson player!! 😅

[@StokkeTennis]

ACC Rivals!

[@nikolasb5111]

Is that the 98 or 100 vcore?

[@StokkeTennis]

98

[@pakchu2]

What if yesterday was leg day?

[@StokkeTennis]

It's always leg day

[@uncletony6210]

you stepped in the kitchen, brah!

[@ktandgt]

About how far behind the net would you stand let’s say if your partner is serving. Along time ago (I’m old haha) I was told a racquet length behind the net. Then more recently was told about half way between the net and service line. I’m sure there’s not a hard and fast rule but just wanted to get an idea. Thx!!

[@StokkeTennis]

There's no 100% rule but I'm halfway in the box or closer, depending on what type of returns I'm receiving