Many of my older students say, "I am too old to change or too old to learn." I say, "You are never too old to do these things on a doubles court."

• Watch the ball, get the point started, and keep the ball low!
• Move your feet.
• Move your position with every hit.
• Remember: your good shot is also your partner's good shot and your bad shot is also your partner's bad shot. Your good shots create offensive positions, as your bad shots create defensive positions. As a team, the kind of shot determines how you play the next shot, offense or defense.
• If you are in a good position, hit the ball wherever you want.
• If you are coming out of your shoes to reach the ball or in a bad position, hit the ball in the direction you are falling.
• Always ask yourself these two questions: "Where should I hit it?" "Where should I move to after I hit it?"
• An ounce of placement is better than a pound of power.
• Do not say anything to your partner unless it is positive.
• Show up on time.
• If you need to get a sub, find someone that is at least as good as you or better.
• Bring a can of new balls to play with.
• Lob occasionally, not all the time.
• If you are not able to play your "A" game, be a good support player.
• The entire doubles strategy can be seen as: over/under.
• If your opponent is too close to the net, hit or lob over them.
• If your opponent is moving in toward you, hit under them, at their feet, forcing them to hit up.
• Don't let your age slow you down!