One of the biggest ways that amateur doubles players can improve their results is by communicating with their partner better! In today’s podcast Mark Hammelman and myself discuss the importance of communication as well as specific ways to do it during point, between points, and during changeovers. Download Transcript: Word Doc | PDF | Kindle
What better person to ask about putting together doubles teams than the coach of a Division 1 tennis team! Matt Hill is our guest today on the podcast and we discuss the psychology and technical side of pairing up tennis players together to create the best possible doubles team.
Ever have the problem of not knowing who should take a ball coming down the middle in doubles? Tend to look back at your partner behind you during points? Then you need to listen to this should about doubles communication! My college doubles partner Mark Hammelman and myself discuss several common communication isses
Which forehand groundstroke follow through is best for you: conventional, windshield wiper, or reverse? In today's show I discuss all three including when they should be used, and when they shouldn't. Next up I talk about the differences between singles and doubles and also how to best bridge the gap between their playing
The I formation in doubles is an excellent way to mix things up and keep your opponents on their toes. Today Jason and I discuss exactly how to use it, when to use it, and if it's the try play for you and your doubles partner.
Today's show is all about doubles! I answer four questions coming from a listener, most of them having to do with positioning on the court, and covering your partners side if they don't exactly take care of their own side. Also I announce a new contest having to do with the new ET
Listen in on an interview with guest Dr. Chris Raffo as we discuss the correct way to create power in your tennis strokes: use the kentic chain! After that I answer a listener question about which grip to use on the baseline in doubles, and I talk about general doubles strategy as well.
Two excellent listener questions are answered today. One is about serving and volleying comfortably in doubles, and the other about watching the ball, and keeping your head still after contact. I also make my first announcement about the first ever Essential Tennis Instructional Getaway!
Are you coming to the net in your doubles play but missing too many volleys deep, or setting them up for easy shots to your opponent? Today we talk about good volley technique, and also when to cross for volleys in doubles.
We continue the Focus Topic of the Week today by continuing a discussion about getting to the net successfully in doubles.
