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Step 1
You and your partner need to split the court in half, one playing the entire left side and the other playing the right side. If one of the players is left handed they should always play the left side as this puts both fore hands to the wall side.
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Step 2
When receiving the serve (defense) the player receiving the serve is forced to stay back and receive the serve. The player not receiving the serve must move to the front of the court very near the short line of the service box. This allows the player to handle any low shots at the front of the court, including any shots on the partners side that they cant get to. While receiving the serve forces the receiver to stay back at the back of the court it allows the partner to come forward. If the player closest to the front wall crosses over to the other side to cover the partners shot they should stay on that side and the receiver should cross over to the other side so that both sides are covered. This same theory of a staggered front back relationship will continue throughout the game. If during a rally either play retreats to the back wall of the court the other player must come further forward.
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Step 3
When serving the ball, both players must be within the service area until the ball crosses the service line. At this point it is critical to move out of the box and off of the sidewall enough to allow a fully extended swing without hitting the side wall. This is especially critical for the non-serving partner as they are trapped against the wall during the serve and many opponents will hit the return of serve at them if they are slow getting out of the box. The non-serving partner needs to move 1-2 feet away from the sidewall and 1-2 feet towards the back wall after the serve crosses the line. Again, just like defense, the serving team must employ a staggered front back relationship during the rally.
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Step 4
One of the most critical aspects involves silent communication that allows the best shot possible. This occurs when one of the players on a team passes up a shot knowing that the partner has a better shot. This often happens when one player holds from taking the shot so that the partner can use his forehand show which is typically the stronger shot than the back hand shot. This strategy often is the result of playing with the same partner time and time again. There is no substitute for familiarity with your partner.
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Step 5
If a serve is effective, keep hitting it. If a shot is good and your opponent cant return it, hit it until they prove otherwise. Have fun and start winning at doubles.
