Tactic Library

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Never Both Players on the Same Side of the Court

During a rally you realize you and your partner are both on the same side of the court.

Never Stop in the Transition Zone

You are moving forward after a return and feel comfortable stopping between the service line and the net.

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Split Step Before Every Opponent Shot

You are at the net or moving around the court and find yourself late to react to balls.

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Never Have One Player at Net and One at Baseline

After a shot one player is at the net and their partner is still at the baseline.

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Keep Your Body Facing Diagonally — Not Sideways

You are at the net and trying to watch both the ball and your opponents simultaneously.

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Move to Your Next Position While the Ball Is Traveling

You have just played a shot and are standing watching where it goes.

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Stay Compact — Cover the Middle Together

You and your partner are both at the net and opponents are looking for gaps.

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The 80/20 Rule — Spend 80% of Time at the Net

You are not sure how to think about court positioning during a match.

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Start Moving Before Your Opponent Hits

You always feel late getting to the ball despite being fit enough.

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Hold Your Net Position When Opponents Wind Up

An opponent winds up for a big shot and your instinct is to back up.

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