Better to Hit Deep or Short? How to Use Depth to Win in Doubles

This is the 7th 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
• Part 6, Height: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1375636/12993269

Depth is more important than most people realize. But it's not always best to hit the ball deep. When should we focus on depth? And when is it okay to hit the ball short?

In this episode, I cover how the depth of your shots relates to serving, returning, rallying, and net play in doubles. You'll learn:

• My favorite drill to improve your 2nd serve
• The best times to NOT hit the ball deep
• Why return depth is MORE IMPORTANT than pace

**Doubles Strategy Course** This video course will teach you the best doubles tactics for serving, returning, rallying, and approaching so that you’ll have a winning plan for every point.

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

**Doubles Ebooks** These guides offer proven advice to improve your doubles strategy.

• 25 Winning Doubles Tactics:  https://www.thetennistribe.com/25-winning-doubles-tactics/
• 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/

***

Download your free doubles guide to learn how to force errors and get more easy volleys at TheTennisTribe.com/doubles-guide/.

***

• Tennis Gear reviews: The best racquets, shoes, bags, & more
• Read our written doubles lessons here

-----

**Join the #1 Doubles Strategy Newsletter for Club Tennis Players** 

• New doubles strategy lessons weekly straight to your inbox

**Become a Tennis Tribe Member**
Tennis Tribe Members get access to premium video lessons, a monthly member-only webinar, doubles strategy Ebooks & Courses, exclusive discounts on tennis gear, and more.

• Learn More & Sign Up Here

**Other Free Doubles Content**

• Serve Strategy Cheatsheet
• Return Strategy Cheatsheet
• Serve Strategy 101 - Video Course