The Poach is, in my humble opinion, the most fun aspect of the Doubles game. Without it, the game seems dull and lifeless and really, the team that doesn't poach - or doesn't poach well - will probably not be the winning team. Because of this, I encourage all of my players/teams to poach aggressively and consistently. The question for me is not IF we are going to poach but, rather, WHEN are we going to poach. Failure to do this allows the other team get by without any real pressure. They know that as long as they hit cross court (the highest % shot) they have nothing to fear... and no fear = no pressure....and no pressure = good shots. We don't want that for our opponents.

Having said all of that, it's one thing to poach - which is a step in the right direction. It's another thing entirely to poach well. For example, poaching does little to no good if if not done at the right time, in the right way, with the right movement, with the right execution. In fact, it could hurt your game if done in that way. The goal of this video is to get the foundations nailed down so you can experience one of the most thrilling aspects of tennis... and trust me, once this becomes a staple in your game, it will be hard stop:)

I hope you enjoy!

Coach Alfred