Doubles Q&A Part 2: Volley Targets (Line vs Cross), Return Sides, & Getting Beat Down the Middle

In part 2 of our listener Q&A, I answer questions about volleying cross court vs down the line, choosing return sides, choosing return tactics, and more. ( Find Part 1 of our Q&A here ) These questions were submitted from 3.0 to 4.5 doubles players from around the world. When should I volley crosscourt vs down the line? Should the stronger player return from the ad side? What about a lefty & righty? (This is one of the biggest myths in doubles!) I'm having trouble against teams who rush the net. What should I do? I can't decide if I should hit a topspin, slice, bunt, or lob return. Any advice? My partner (at baseline) and I (at net) keep getting beat through the middle. Who should cover it? I have advice for all of these players, including further resources to learn more and continue improving below. Dan Kiernan Interview Illegal Volley Drill Net Play Strategy Ebook Steve Smith Interview Craig O'Shannessy Interview Return Strategy Ebook Best Tennis Training Aids Backswing Solution - for volleys & returns **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/ ----- **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