David Collins Interview: Volley Drills, 3 Fears at the Net, & Developing Doubles Players

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 Upcoming Doubles Camps: Dallas-Fort Worth: https://thetennistribe.com/camps/fort-worth/ Miami: https://racksandraquets.com/pages/miami-doubles-strategy-weekend-with-will-boucek Learn more about David & follow: ATP Profile Instagram ----- **Join the #1 Doubles Strategy Newsletter for Club Tennis Players**  New doubles strategy lessons weekly straight to your inbox **Become a Tennis Tribe Member** Tennis Tribe Members get access to premium video lessons, a monthly member-only webinar, doubles strategy Ebooks & Courses, exclusive discounts on tennis gear, and more. Learn More & Sign Up Here **Other Free Doubles Content** Serve Strategy Cheatsheet Return Strategy Cheatsheet Serve Strategy 101 - Video Course