Here’s a practice set up using stations for a large group on a single court with the emphasis on volleys in doubles.  In a team practice the drill can be self-run allowing the coach to roam.  Each station works on a particular type of volley often used in doubles.  Here are the stations and the diagram shows spacing on a court.  You could also use this as a warm-up with quick rotations from station to station.  All the stations need to be co-operative; players are working together to improve and are not trying to hit winners.

                                                       

Note: The video shows how the drill works for Station V but in this situation the players will be on a baseline and will not need to worry about the net.

 

Station I: First Volleys (deep volleys)

Each player starts in an alley close to the baseline and work on hitting co-operative first volleys to each other.  Emphasize footwork (split step and a weight transfer), racket angle (for more height) and a solid contact.

 

Station II: Crosscourt Volley

Depending on the level you can have players just hit either forehands or backhands back crosscourt or for more of a challenge players must alternative between the two shots.  Emphasize footwork (split step and a weight transfer), racket angle (for placement) and a solid contact.

 

Station III: Crosscourt Volley

See above

 

Station IV: Reflex Volleys

Two players start off the court standing just a few meters from each other and play reflex volleys back and forth.  Players can stand directly in front of each other and play either forehands or backhands or play to one side only for example a forehand to a backhand.  Or move players in opposite directions so their forehands line up and just play forehand to forehand (good for lower levels).  Emphasize keeping the racket in front (no swing) and a quick recovery.

 

Station V: Poaching Volley (controlled movement)

Two players start about 3-4 meters apart in the alley on the baseline. Players will volley back and forth as they move along the baseline to the opposite alley.  Once they reach the opposite alley they continue to volley as they move back across the court.  Emphasize fast feet and a controlled racket (for placement).