Net Player
Base Player
Formation and Court Placements
100

The ball is a 

Magnet

100

Who is the primary target of a baseline player

The opposing baseline player

100

What is it called when both members line up on the baseline to hit

Switch

200

This is where the net player should stand when their partner is serving

Middle to upper part of the box

200

Where should you avoid standing in the back and why

In the middle as there is a higher chance of being unable to return the ball properly
200

what is the area that can only be used during doubles

alley

300

What is the term for when the net player crosses the center line to intercept a shot?

Poaching

300

In a cross-court rally, if the opposing team is consistently hitting low or defensive shots, the baseliner should use this type of shot to immediately change the pace and force a defensive error.

A lob

300

if a lob is hit where does the net player go?

to the baseline

400

Where should you be looking if your partner is returning the ball and why?

to the opposite net player, in case your partner hits it to them

400

If a baseliner hits a ball deep and forces their opponent behind the baseline, what strategic action should they then take?

Moving up to get the net ball early

400

What direction does the net player move in during a lob?

diagonal

500

If your partner is pulled out far/deep, where should you move to take more control of the court until they can come back

the center

500

When should a base player move up?

After hitting a deep shot 

500

Number one rule in doubles

communication

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