Doubles Strategy

WINNING Doubles Tactics – strategy tennis lesson

Playing doubles will throw you into countless challenging situations – and choosing the right (or wrong) strategy will make or break your success as a team. Here's how to be ready Ready to maximize your forehand power, spin, and accuracy?? Register for our FREE Forehand Masterclass here: https://www.essentialtennis.com/forehand-masterclass-yt

How to Watch the Ball in Doubles

Here's the scenario: you're at the net during a doubles point and your partner is on the baseline. An opponent hits a solid shot past you and it travels back to your partner. Where should your visual focus be? Should you turn around and watch your partner hit? Keep your eyes on your

Singles and Doubles Strategy Foundations

What are the most important strategical elements to really have down pat as part of your singles and doubles game? That's exactly what I'll be focusing on in today's video tennis lesson: several foundational elements that you absolutely must be proficient in. Questions? Comments? Leave them below. Thanks so much for watching!

How to FAKE Poach

  If you don't fake poach you ARE leaving points on the table for your doubles team. Here are Ira's TOP 3 favorite moves to pressure the returner and keep them guessing... Discover the secrets to MAXIMUM racquet head speed for monster serves that DESTROY your competition - Click Here!

How To DEFEAT Passing Shots

  Sick of getting passed? Proper distance from the net as your teammate serves is key for intercepting down the line and angle shots. Here's how to be in the BEST position... Hit the most ACCURATE groundstrokes of your life with this coaching series - Click Here!

Myth Busted – Racquet Head Up

I've heard coaches tell their students to keep their "racquet head up" on low volleys over and over again. Please don't try to execute a low volley that way! The most important factor is the angle between your forearm and racquet handle. If you keep a strong connection between the racquet and your

Crush Lobbers In Doubles

Do you get frustrated by doubles opponents who lob over and over again? You don't have to be, and you won't be if you work on the three simple elements that I outline in today's strategy tutorial. Fact of the matter is you should NOT always be looking to close into the net

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