AcademyIntermediate path
Doubles positioning & the middle ball
9 min
Who takes the middle, when to switch, and basic stacking.
Key takeaways
- Forehand usually takes the middle — agree before the point.
- Move together: imagine a 6-foot rope between partners.
- Stack to keep your stronger side in the middle.
Practice goal
Play a game where partners must call 'mine' or 'yours' on every middle ball.
Watch it in action
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