Thursday, April 14, 2011

Doubles Tennis Tip

Hi,

In doubles when you hit your shots plan for your opponent to get them back. Never count yourself or your opponent out of a match. When you hit shots try to set up easier shots or positions for yourself: aim low on a passing shot to make your opponent hit up or lob them to get them off the net. Approach the net with your partner to gain control of the service boxes and plan to "hold the line as a team." Those are examples of set-ups rather than: hitting a winner down the ally, put this away so hard they can't get it, hitting a drop shot winner, etc....Sure it's fun to try those shots but the final result is determined by who makes the routine volleys, approaches and return set ups not the amazing shots. Hey, there isn't a lot of space out there for winners.

Hope this helps.

Coach K

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