Playing smart doubles is about trying to gain good court position and control the net. Yet many recreational doubles players unwittingly hinder their teams by standing near the alley as their ...

Few situations in tennis are more intimidating than facing a strong serve-and-volleyer. In doubles, that means two players will be at the net. It’s the most desirable position for a team to be in.

Needing a one-match swing from two previous regular season meetings with Edina, Minnetonka, down in five matches in the Class AA State Girls Tennis Championship, suddenly found some momentum.