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

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

Published on Nov 7
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Doubles Only Tennis Podcast
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<p><a href='https://www.instagram.com/p/DO6pVK_j6_P/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=dTB5emRkOGdldjRo'><b>Link to the Instagram Post</b></a></p><p>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.</p><p>We&apos;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.</p><ul><li>Exactly <b><em>when to move</em></b> on your poach, and the biggest mistake club players make when poaching</li><li>How skill level, pace, and opponent depth change your poach timing</li><li>A common movement mistake that could be causing you to miss volleys</li><li>Where to start and <b><em>where you should NOT start</em></b> in the service box and the “window” concept</li><li>Usi...