Winning the Warming Up – in The Warm Up

Thursday, May 14th, 2009

When you go to the court to play your next doubles match, take control of the match from the beginning.

Introduce yourselves to your opponents.
Spin the racquet before beginning the warm up so you will be on the correct side when warming up and know the serving order as to who will serve first, second [...]

Coaching your young player after a loss….

Monday, May 11th, 2009

The last thing I want to hear as a player when I come off the court is a dissertation about the match I just lost. I dread hearing about how well I played, what happened when I almost had the match and all other well intended comments. Give me a few moments to [...]

Present Yourself for the Win – Posture and Attitude

Monday, April 13th, 2009

Whenever we enter into a competition, our greatest opponent can be ourselves. We will misguide ourselves into thinking we are doing something we aren’t. For many, when faced with the realization that this is happening, will bridge the gap and improve greatly as an athlete and player. The one thing that is vital for finding [...]

Winning in Practice, pt 2

Thursday, January 15th, 2009

This is part two in a two part set.
Doubles Situations

The receiving team must lob the return of serve and try to take the net at least twice in each game. This is especially effective when the serving team is serving into the sun.
The serving team must play out of the “I” formation or Australian formation.  [...]

Modified “I” and “I” Formations

Monday, January 5th, 2009

These players like variety and want to get into your head. They like to volley and want to distract you. This formation can be use by the serving team on every point as well as by the receiving team.
Don’t be afraid – pick a target and go for it.
Reasons for the serving team to [...]