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Where to Start When the Net Feels Scary in Doubles
You can learn one step at a time from near the service line instead of reacting from right on top of the net.
Start with this check
Fear of a fast ball can make you drop the racquet, close your eyes, or retreat, which further reduces volley control and disrupts spacing with your partner.
Try these steps in order
- Practice block volleys from slow feeds with the racquet held in front of your body.
- Start near the service line and move forward one or two steps only when the ball becomes shorter.
- When an opponent takes a big swing, learn both a face-protection ready position and a safe evasive movement.
Bottom line
Confidence at the net comes from repetitions with controlled distance and speed, not from trying to tough out fear.
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