Archive for the ‘Doubles’ Category
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Defeating “The Two Opponents” before you defeat; “The Player on the Other Side of the Net”
You have seen the draw, met your opponent and walked to the court to begin the battle. However, when you warm up to begin the match, you must first defeat two opponents before you can even begin to win the match against – the player on the other side of the net. Opponent #1 – [...]
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Hit for Haiti – A Hit – Almost
Friday night is date night for Karen and I. Kameron is spending the night with his friend Jordon. I had gotten home first from the club and started to string 1 of the 4 racquets for the night. I turned on the TV and went to the Tennis Channel #411 and there it was – [...]
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Davis Cup Report
Playing in Serbia on the red clay, Americans John Isner and Sam Querry showed heart and where American tennis still has a great crop of young players coming along. In their first ever Davis Cup appearance, John and Sam lost their first matches as USA players. That had to be nervous time – can you [...]
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Ball Machines – Using them for Doubles Practice
Ball machines are great for practicing your doubles shots – if positioned correctly. 5 things NOT to do when using a ball machine: Do not place the ball machine on the baseline in the center of the court Do not have the ball machine oscillate from deuce court to ad court Do not use the [...]
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Do you know your Job Description for Doubles Positions as a Doubles Team?
It is difficult to perform well at work, home or play, when you are not knowledgeable or confident in your job description. Too often players and partners on a doubles team are not aware or confident in their job description. Great teams like the Bryan brothers talk between points, keep each other pumped up and [...]
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“I” Receiving Formation – Both Back
**This UDF works well at club level play, USTA league play, junior and high school matches as well as college matches. This (UDF) Unusual Doubles Receiving Formation puts the receiver and partner on the same side of the court. The receiver (let’s say – deuce court) is in regular receiving position. The receiver’s partner is [...]
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“I” Serving Formation – Both Back
**This UDF works well at club level play, USTA league play, junior and high school matches as well as college matches.. This (UDF) Unusual Doubles Formation puts the server in the center of the court to serve like a singles player. Their partner is standing directly behind them. The serving team decides if the server [...]
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Serve and Volley or Rush and Crush Formations
These players love to get to the net at any cost, hit strong volley winners and overheads. Don’t be afraid of the charging team. Reasons for the serving team to use this formation: 1. The serving team is both good volleyers. 2. The serving team has good overheads and likes to intimidate the other team. [...]
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3 Secrets to Winning Doubles, pt 3
This is the last post in our series for tips to win doubles tennis. Secret #3 “Tennis Targets” Where to hit & when to go there! Serving as Simple as A-B-C: When serving, tell your partner where you plan to serve – both serves. For example A-B, B-C or C-C (A=alley, B=Body and C=center) Many [...]
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3 Secrets to Winning Doubles, pt 2
This is the second post of three consecutive posts on the secrets to winning doubles in tennis. Secret #2 “Tennis Dance” Where to move & when to move there! Dance of the server’s partner: Find the middle of the service box, half way between the net and the service line, the center service line and [...]
