The Australian Formation is a doubles strategy where the serving team positions themselves on the same side of the court before starting the point.
The server stands near the center mark while their partner crouches at the net. This formation aims to disguise the server's intended target and pressure the returner.
After serving, the server will move to the opposite side, while their partner stays at the net, ready to poach any weak replies. Many professional doubles teams, like the Bryan Brothers, have used this tactic effectively.