Players play the point out xcourt 1 on 1 using the doubles alley. Once the first players finish their point they yell out "open" and the point then is being played as doubles. Each team score 1 point for winning singles point and 2 for doubles point. Play to 11 then change teams.
- encourage net play and taking the ball early ( on rise, drive volley )
- emphasise communication and movement patterns among partners
Most club players practise the serve on its own and then have no idea what to do with the ball that comes back. Serve plus one is the pattern that turns a good serve into a won point.
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