Mixed Doubles Strategy: Advice for Ladies & Guys, Formations, Tactics, & Stories
09 December 2025

Mixed Doubles Strategy: Advice for Ladies & Guys, Formations, Tactics, & Stories

Doubles Only Tennis Podcast

About

Mixed doubles isn't actually much different from men's or women's doubles when it comes to developing a strategy. However, several things happen more often in mixed. It's good to know what those are and how to handle them.

This episode will help you think about mixed doubles with clear rules for serve order, return sides, and court position that help you win.

    The differences between the girl and the guy in mixedHow girls can deal with faster paceHow guys can deal with slower pace and lobsWho should serve first? Not always the guyWho should play the ad side?When to adjust your return positioningUsing lobs to neutralize opponentsWhen to play two backWhen to target the girlWhy guys need to STOP COACHING!Stories from my own mixed doubles matches

If you have more questions about mixed doubles, send them my way!

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