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6 Poaching Mistakes: Nearly Everyone Makes At Least Two!
14 October 2026

6 Poaching Mistakes: Nearly Everyone Makes At Least Two!

Doubles Only Tennis Podcast

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In this episode, I break down the six most common poaching mistakes I see in club and pro doubles. From better positioning to what to read to smarter finishing, avoiding these mistakes will help you poach with confidence. 

    Why your starting position matters mostMoving too late & how to time it correctlyMoving sideways, something players at all levels doMaking contact too far back and why closer is betterVolleying back to the returner or baseline playerNo poaching enough! How often should you poach?

You need to know the exceptions as well, when to cover the line and how to adjust to lobs.

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