3 Steps To Perfect Poaching In Doubles

3 Steps To Perfect Poaching In Doubles

In this video, I explain a tactic that can help you to win more points when playing doubles... the poach!

I’ll give you 3 simple steps that will help you to perform this tactic effectively!

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[MishaEkaterinburg]

Thank you for this easy to understand and clear instructions on poaching. Super important!

[oreb]

Thks again for this guideline Ashley it ratified to me some key points as a lefty player I have a previous advantage as you can imagine have a nice weekend !

[pirate]

Amazing tips I'll be using tonight!

[walterhayley]

I absolutely love to poach. At 195cm, with an exceptionally long reach, it really works for me. Every now and then, I get fooled by a shot down the line, but I would estimate my success rate to be somewhere around four out of five, maybe better. Occasionally, I will even poach a return-of-serve. In fact, some opponents, who now know my propensity to poach, will error out wide simply because they are trying to avoid me. Happily, you've added more for me to consider. Thank you Ashley!

[dianedove]

Wow! Fantastic video! You are a great teacher, and this info is extremely helpful. Thank you!

[jacksonlar]

My recommendation for watching this video is to "lather, rinse and repeat", but only if you're interested in winning more doubles matches. Very thorough and cogent treatment of a much neglected skill, Ashley. Bravo!

[giseyama]

Thank you so much!!!! I always move to early or to late, until in a match a twisted my ankle when I was poaching. So after my injury I was not confident. Now, your explanation open my eyes, easy to understand. I will practice my timing! :)

[anthonydabaco]

Thanks for the excellent analysis into an under utilised tactic at club level. I found the point around timing of movement most valuable. Have moved to an extended length racquet in recent months which helps with confidence in being more aggressive at net and dialling up poaching. Keep up the terrific work.

[nenatran]

Great video 👍
Thank you for your tips .

[manuelmoraespinola]

I've just subscribed, Ashley.
I find your explanations very interesting.
A huge from Barcelona!

[Boonaldo]

Just discovered this channel now I am getting into tennis again after a long time out. Keep up the fantastic work.

[twinwankel]

I actually feel more comfortable hitting my backhand volley but strangely, I do poach more on my forehand side. Thanks for the video.

[axisofpeter]

Great video. I am subpar at poaching and envy members of my regular tennis group who are good at it. Maybe this will help.

[gahooten]

Is this common terminology that I am poaching on the ball number that I am about to hit rather than poaching after the ball that has just been hit? I am poaching on ball 3 (the ball count that has not been hit yet). Or I am poaching on ball 2 (return of serve) which is the shot that is hit when I start my poach?