Chip and Charge in Doubles

[Roforot]

I like to chip/charge in doubles (and do it in singles as well). However, I'm finding against the better teams the server comes in and is hitting his first volley from a better/closer position than I.

Likewise in singles, on the rare situations where I've come across people who like to s&V, I feel off guard/rushed. Part of this is split stepping, but I also wonder if it makes sense in these situations to stay back and hit a regular ground stroke.

I don't hit regular topspin returns in doubles because I don't have much forward momentum to charge the net.

 

[tennis_balla]

Chipping and charging in doubles while the server also comes to the net can be easily done, but the chip I found is better if its a low slower ball at their feet forcing the server to hit up (below height of the net) on their first volley. This will not only give you more time to come to the net and cover the court but should give you an easier time hitting your first volley.

Remember, with both players coming in the server has the advantage because they are always one shot ahead, dictating the point so you have to neutralize that advantage.

 

[LeeD]

As said, your chip must start low over the net, and land as deep as necessary to bounce AT the opponent's feet.

 

[vil]

Chipping and charging in doubles while the server also comes to the net can be easily done, but the chip I found is better if its a low slower ball at their feet forcing the server to hit up (below height of the net) on their first volley. This will not only give you more time to come to the net and cover the court but should give you an easier time hitting your first volley.

Remember, with both players coming in the server has the advantage because they are always one shot ahead, dictating the point so you have to neutralize that advantage.

Yep, that's the best way to do it. Slow down your slice and let it fall at their feet, while coming at the net.

 

[fuzz nation]

I don't hit regular topspin returns in doubles because I don't have much forward momentum to charge the net.

I agree with our pals in terms of your chip return needing to be placed down low so that the charging server needs to pick that ball out of his socks. Force an opponent to volley up and you can usually steal the initiative.

I quoted this last piece of your post because I'm not sure what you're asserting or asking about there. Sort of seems like two different thoughts plugged into each other in one sentence?

 

[Nellie]

A little variation is good -

As suggested above, start chipping low and cross court to have the server hit up at you and your partner. The server will start sprinting in to get to that low ball.

Then, try a hard body return or a lob down the line (over the non-serving opponent) to slow down that server.

 

[5263]

I like to chip/charge in doubles (and do it in singles as well). However, I'm finding against the better teams the server comes in and is hitting his first volley from a better/closer position than I.
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And this is a big reason why they S&V, it does give pressure and good position for one who can execute it. Makes you have to hit better returns. Depending on
the opponents, working the netman for some variety works, along with some lobs
over the net man.
Often I will lob the netman or even part of the servers area if he can serve and charge net very aggressively. Very frustrating for many good S&V players; especially
if you can back it up by smoking an angled TS return now and then.