Doubles positioning basics: when (and why) to stack
How partners should move together, and a plain explanation of stacking.
What to focus on
- Reset under pressure
- Counter speed-ups without over-swinging
- Use drives to create drops, not just winners
- Adjust stacking, middle coverage, and target choices
Core skills
Pressure resetsCounter exchangesDrive-plus-drop patternsStacking basics
Drills to run
- Two-ball reset ladder
- Counter volley reaction
- Drive then crash/drop choice
- Stacking serve-return walkthrough
Best paddle profile
Stable all-court or control-power hybrid that stays solid on counters.
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