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This Simple Doubles Strategy Works All the Way From 3.0 To Division 1

StokkeTennis

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In this video, I break down the universal patterns, positioning choices, and decision-making frameworks that hold up under pressure no matter who you’re playing. These aren’t gimmicks or level-dependent tricks—just proven systems that create higher-percentage shots, force more errors, and make your doubles game feel instantly more organized. If you want a clearer roadmap for where to stand, when to move, and how to build patterns that actually work, this is the video for you.

20 Comments

@ifilmyourevent 5 months ago

could watch these breakdowns all day...which is what i've been doing :)

@CharlesEssex 10 months ago

Great analysis of points - this is the most helpful strategy teaching on Youtube. Well done JS.

@mayabergom 10 months ago

I always love to see the demonstrations. Thanks.

@xgymclass 10 months ago

This has really been a highly informative, analytical one. Love this one, Stokke!

@mightbefire 10 months ago

The best doubles strategy videos on youtube

@rsh8057 10 months ago

Love the examples and the analysis. I'm sure you said this before but it's good to highlight caution on poaching after 3rd or 4th ball. I tend to feel anxious if my partner is weaker and want to do something.

@MrStevegoff 7 months ago

I love your videos and have subscribed. I like that you introduce the lesson and”jump right in”. I love that you let the play run without interruption before doing stop action (so I’m not dividing my attention wonder what happened in the point. I love the concise summary. You should give clinics for YouTube teachers. Just kidding. Love the focus on how to move and why. ❤

@kardady 8 months ago

thanks Coach

@RK-ft9rn 4 months ago

Hi Stokke...Love all the examples...for high school kids, what drill to feed for the above net angle put way and the touch angle drop volleys?...thanks

@sk3lat0n 10 months ago

Thanks. What a great learning video. I definitely smashed that subscribe button 🙂.

@monstertrucktennis 10 months ago

@ 3:22 I'm even more mortified whent partners refuse to cover the highest percentage shot because of their ego.
This is my #1 criteria in selecting a doubles partner for competition. The ability to recognize and play percentage tennis.

@mightbefire 10 months ago

9:08 foot fault

@absolutelynothingtoseehere 9 months ago

great commentary and you don't give us a useless talking head.

@canibagthat 10 months ago

At 2:23 why can't he do a drop shot down the line? They're playing two back and the net player can cover the cross court redrop

@ef10s 6 months ago

Great video. I would love to hear your thoughts on whether it makes sense for the server to serve wide in the deuce court while having his partner poach or in I formation. I think most players are hesitant to poach knowing their partner is serving wide in the deuce court, especially to a forehand.

@cb3719 10 months ago

Few foot faults on orange across midline.

@theERISAdude 10 months ago

Great analysis!!! What do you mean when you say something is “+1”? Thanks!

@rihssty 10 months ago

Thank you. Great video for highlighting different scenarios, rationale for positioning and also stating better options for some situations. I'm just being a bit thick here. So which one is the simple doubles strategy? Is it the pinching, waiting for the down the line after +1 crosscourt, the I-formation then staying on the same side as your partner, etc.? Thanks.

@parkercrossland410 10 months ago

One thing I notice that puts a damper on this at the 8.0 doubles level is that most people are better returners than servers. Most of the people I see simply do not execute effective enough serves (mixture of pace/location/serve type) to prevent solid returns down the alley.

I love the idea presented, but if you lack the tools to execute at the level you're facing it will be punished.

@markpatterson8922 10 months ago

What does “plus one” mean when it is three or four strokes into the point?
I thought it referred to the server’s second shot after an out-wide serve or off a weak short return from a T-serve.