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Tip of the day

Poaching is often misunderstood as random aggression that leaves your partner vulnerable to a counter attack.

True poaching mastery involves reading the patterns of your opponents and timing your movement to perfection.

By sliding across the court with intention, you can intercept predictable returns and end the rally with authority.

This video breaks down the specific visual cues you should look for before deciding to commit to a poach.

Effective communication ensures that your partner is ready to cover the open space if the ball stays in play.

Right side players can transform their defensive presence into a constant offensive threat by using these methods.

Learning when to stay and when to go is the ultimate test of a high level doubles player.

Key points

Poaching requires a deep understanding of your opponent's hitting patterns and court positioning.
Identifying the correct visual cues allows you to move before the ball is even struck.
Moving with purpose prevents leaving the court wide open for a cross court winner.
A successful poach creates chaos and forces opponents into making weak defensive returns.
Clear team communication is the foundation of a coordinated and aggressive net presence.