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 patternsMichael Venus’s injury update, return plan, and what a long rehab block demandsThe catch-to-volley drill that keeps the hand in front and stops the shoulder turn that causes late contactA high-speed server's partner drill that trains angle volleys, poaches, split-step timing, and lob awarenessA simple development plan for club doubles players that sharpens strengths while raising weak areasThe three net fears and concrete fixes for passing lanes, lobs, overheads, and getting jammedWhy pro doubles struggles for visibility, and what better streaming and promotion could changeHow to pair partners at the club level by matching comfort zones and contrasting skillsUpcoming Doubles Camps:Dallas-Fort Worth: https://thetennistribe.com/camps/fort-worth/Miami: https://racksandraquets.com/pages/miami-doubles-strategy-weekend-with-will-boucekLearn more about David & follow:ATP ProfileInstagram -----**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 CheatsheetReturn Strategy CheatsheetServe Strategy 101 - Video Course