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

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