Take players from learning to competing by building the doubles skills that translate onto the match court.

As the next step in the Principles of Doubles series, this course focuses on preparing players to compete, at any level. Building on the core pillars of roles, positioning, and teamwork, this course takes a closer look at the four roles in doubles and how they evolve as players progress. You’ll learn how to coach more advanced positioning, strengthen partnerships, and develop players who can perform effectively in match situations.

Principles of Doubles #2 has been developed by Rob Smith and Lorna Woodroffe. Rob is a Level 5 coach and LTA Tutor who has coached players on both the WTA and ATP doubles tours. Lorna is a Level 4 Coach and LTA Tutor, a former Top 70 WTA doubles player, and has represented Great Britain at the Olympics.

On the course, you’ll:

· Develop a deeper understanding of the four doubles roles: Server, Server’s Partner, Returner, and Returner’s Partner.

· Explore advanced positioning, teamwork, and roles for higher-level players.

· Learn how to prepare players for team tennis and graded competitive events.

· Take away drills and games designed to build match-ready doubles skills.

· Understand how to support players in making the transition from practice to competition.

We recommended that you complete Principles of Doubles #1 before attending this course, unless you already have strong experience coaching doubles at this level.

“This course is ideal for coaches looking to develop their doubles players to achieve success in competition”

Level 3 Coach 

Reasonable adjustments 

Reasonable adjustments are available. Please contact The Coach Lab at the time of booking so that they can support you.

The Coach Lab is an approved LTA Workforce Development Centre. 

Our organisation offers LTA qualifications at Assistant, Instructor and Coach. We also offer CPD courses for coaches from the LTA Official Course Menu as well as bespoke mentoring and CPD opportunities for clubs, coaching teams and individuals. 

The Coach Lab aims to create a collaborative community for coaches to begin and develop their coaching careers with expert and dedicated support. We aim to make coach development, accessible, affordable and of the highest quality. Driving standards, building partnerships and developing genuine High Performing Coaches to support the continuous growth of our great game. 

The Coach Lab is a collective of world class tutors and support headed up by Stuart Twigg. With a genuine track record in developing and supporting coaches from day 1 of their coaching careers to running outstanding programmes worldwide. We know the tennis and Padel industry and can provide detailed guidance and help for you to succeed.

It’s simple…EVERYONE is invited.

For further information, please visit our website or contact us on info@thecoachlab.co.uk