David Collins Interview: Volley Drills, 3 Fears at the Net, & Developing Doubles Players
Notes de l’épisode
David Collins is the coach of Grand Slam-winning ATP doubles players John Peers and Michael Venus. I spoke with him at Indian Wells to get practical advice about doubles training, from tour-level first-volley reps to simple technique fixes that instantly change your net game. We also dig into why club players fear the net, how to build a better doubles player over a year, and what pro doubles needs to grow.
- How John Peers preps the day before a match with scouting, serve-plus-one priorities, and specific volley patterns
- Michael Venus’s injury update, return plan, and what a long rehab block demands
- The catch-to-volley drill that keeps the hand in front and stops the shoulder turn that causes late contact
- A high-speed server's partner drill that trains angle volleys, poaches, split-step timing, and lob awareness
- A simple development plan for club doubles players that sharpens strengths while raising weak areas
- The three net fears and concrete fixes for passing lanes, lobs, overheads, and getting jammed
- Why pro doubles struggles for visibility, and what better streaming and promotion could change
- How to pair partners at the club level by matching comfort zones and contrasting skills
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