One of the things I really stress in doubles is where to place the ball when poaching. Too many times I see an aggressive player move across the net only to lose the point due to hitting the ball in the wrong place.

I teach my students to hit the ball in the same direction he/she is moving on the poach. Hopefully that way they will be hitting the ball toward the opponent that is playing up at the net. Hitting the ball at their feet should keep the opponent from being able to hit much of a shot back if any at all. If you hit the exact same speed and depth shot, the opponent playing up will have a much more difficult time getting the ball back. You also have the option of hitting the ball down the middle between your opponents.

I really only suggest hitting the ball in the opposite direction if you know its going to be an absolute winner or for some reason the opponent has move over behind his/her partner. When you hit to the deep player when poaching you leave your alley open and your partner usually won't have time to cover it for you. I hate to see a team make a good serve and good movement by the net player but somehow lose the point. Think of hitting in the direction you are moving and I bet you'll have more fun poaching!