Net · Competitive

Poach Practice

Learn to read and intercept in doubles situations.

Level: NTRP 4.0–5.0 Time: ~20 min XP: +55
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How to do it

  1. 1
    Simulate doubles: you at net, partner serves
  2. 2
    Second partner returns crosscourt
  3. 3
    Read the return and poach when appropriate
  4. 4
    Put away the poach volley
  5. 5
    Successful poach = winner or set up partner
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Equipment

RacquetBallsPartnerCourt
03

Pass when

Success criteria
Successfully poach and win 6 out of 10 points
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