Begin each point in the correct place
The server begins behind the baseline and serves diagonally. The server’s partner also starts behind the baseline because the receiving team’s return must bounce before the serving side can play it.
The receiver usually stands behind the baseline with enough room for a deep serve. The receiver’s partner may begin closer to the non-volley line, ready for the rally after the required bounces.
Do not rush forward automatically. Move when the ball and the two-bounce rule allow it, then stop in balance before the opponent makes contact.
Move together instead of guarding fixed halves
Partners should behave like two ends of one short rope. When one player moves toward a sideline, the other shifts enough to reduce the gap in the middle.
At the non-volley line, avoid leaving one partner several steps behind. A staggered pair gives opponents a simple target between the two players.
Recover toward a useful team position after each shot. Watching only the ball can make players forget where their partner and the open space have moved.
Use three clear calls
Say “mine” early when you are taking the ball. Say “yours” only when your partner still has time to react. Use “bounce” when a high ball may land out, but keep watching because the call is advice, not a guarantee.
Agree before the game who takes balls through the middle. Forehands often have priority, but handedness, balance and court position matter more than a rigid rule.
After a mistake, use one short reset such as “next point.” Detailed coaching between every rally can make a new partner more hesitant instead of more confident.
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