Things You'll Need:
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Step 1
Decide in advance what formation, or combination of formations, you will use - discuss this in terms of your overall strategy.
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Step 2
Choose between a side-by-side formation, an up-and-back formation, or a rotation formation.
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Step 3
Use the side-by-side formation when your team is in a defensive position. Both teammates stand at midcourt, following a lifted return that puts your opponents on the attack.
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Step 4
Use the up-and-back formation when you are on the attack. One teammate covers the front, trying to get the smash shot off a weak return; the other covers the backcourt, to handle clear shots.
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Step 5
Use a rotation formation to recover from difficult shots that drive you out of position. Each time one partner moves, the other adjusts on the diagonal.
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Step 6
Use verbal communication until you and your partner understand each other well. After playing for a while with the same partner, this should become less necessary.
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Step 7
Serve short serves, unless your opponent is expecting them. Deep serves invite an attack.
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Step 8
Rush the serve when returning serves. Attack.
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Step 9
Crouch low when the shuttle is behind you so that your partner can more easily hit over your head. Keep your eyes forward and trust your partner.
