Although the rules between singles and doubles are essentially the same, there are some subtle differences in terms of tactics and gameplay. Whether youre trying to improve your doubles game or are just getting started playing tennis with a partner. It is truly an encyclopedia of tennis strategies and tactics for every level of play, whether you are a beginner or an expert tennis player actually as you will discover expert players base most of their game on very simple tactics that are suitable even for beginners. There is nothing more embarrassing than getting whipped by someone twice your. Winning tennis strategies and drills pat blaskower on. Though it doesnt get as much attention as singles competition, doubles tennis is fascinating variation of the game with its own unique intricacies.
Tips and tactics to transform your game donohue, mr. Turbo tennis be prepared to test your stamina and be pushed out of your comfort zone in this high intensity cardio based clinic. If youve been struggling with your doubles game, or simply want to improve it, stick around to learn my top 15 doubles tips. But the best way for two people to sharpen their doubles skills is to play what i call crosscourt singles. You have to evaluate both you and your opponents strengths and weaknesses. Doubles positions with your leftie partner tennis quick tips 71. When it comes to tennis doubles, strategy and communication are key.
The doubles game the above rules shall apply to the doubles game except as so noted in rules 3440. Teamwork and communication are essential in tennis doubles. An indepth analysis of doubles strategy to help you play the best strategic doubles matches of your life. You cannot expect to play winning doubles when one of the team members is constantly staying back at the baseline. When serving high first serve percentage but with good pace placement if possible. The specific intentions for shots to execute the strategy are called. Some players enjoy the team aspect, as well as the faster movement involved and the emphasis on ball placement. Feb 07, 2016 what does it mean to chart a tennis match. The most basic doubles tactic is to get your opponents to hit up so that you or your partner can hit down. Here are tips on how to develop a partnership that takes you to match point. You can obviously set up drills for the important shots in doubles, e. Mar 11, 2015 tennis tips for doubles include the strategy and tactics of the game.
Essential tennis is worldwide leader in digital tennis improvement resources. Good movement coordination since tennis doubles is a teamwork game, movement coordination between the two players is vital. Singles players learn how to play against various opponents and how to properly cover the court to win points easier. Doubles is more of a finesse game than singles and involves a bit more strategy. A game called poona in the 1860s played in india combined battledore and shuttlecock. Aug 28, 2017 essential tennis is worldwide leader in digital tennis improvement resources. A tennis curriculum for the fundamental stage of development. Double it isnt the same as think its still a tennis but there are many important difference it lets start with the size of the court and of course there are now four players involved. Crosscourt singles is a full game with normal tennis scoring using the diagonally opposite halves of the doubles court.
Doubles great liezel huber mentions this along with 4 other top 5 doubles tips in this uspta tennis resources video. To be successful at any racquet sport, a player must control the critical elements of time and space. Badminton study guide grotthuss history badminton was derived from battledore a paddle and shuttlecock games, which were played in china, japan, india and greece. Mar 09, 2015 tennis doubles tactics involves not only the strategy used by a single team, but of the shot selection, court awareness and placements of every stroke. Doubles players learn how to compete against different formations, how to collaborate with a partner, and winning. Players learn basic rally, serve and net play skills along with activities that build tennis specific coordination. Today during break from our mdttc camp i gave another onehour lesson on tactics to kaelin and billy. A primer on doubles tactics by tony severino certified instructor 4a professional tennis registry. In tennis doubles, it is necessary not to leave an open court or else your opponents find an opportunity for an offensive attack.
Now this is not to say that the long couple mile jogs dont do any good. Developing strategies and tactics in high performance junior and senior tennis by hazuan hizan this thesis is presented for the degree of doctor of philosophy school of sport science, exercise and health faculty of life and physical sciences the university of western australia february 2011. The analysis of the table tennis technique tactics of elevenpoint. Every team should engage in smart doubles tennis tactics and strategy in order to be a winning tennis player. Students will have an understanding of basic tacticsstrategy for singles and doubles. The tennis strategy encyclopedia ebook from beginner to. Incoming students have ability to maintain rallies, consistent serve motion, ball control topsinunderspin, directional control skills, volleys and overheads.
Aug 22, 20 remember, in all these doubles tactics and strategies, the important thing to remember is that generally being at the net is a good idea. Tennis tips for doubles tennis doubles strategy and tactics. When playing doubles, there are a few strategies to keep in mind when returning serves and they are described below, however the main thing to remember in doubles play is this. Tennis university clinics monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday sunday. Tennis doubles is a team game, thus both players have to work as a team with good movement coordination, good skills and tactics used accordingly in order to win a match.
Mortal tennis greg morans tennis archive on how regular humans can play better tennis. There are several tactical variants for the serving team in. How to beat better tennis players most of the time. This simple strategy wins more sets than all other bright ideas combined. I see this all too frequently among recreational players. Tennis doubles matches are played by teams with two players in each team.
Ultimate tennis training manual tennis conditioning guide. Optimal tennis strategy separates the good players from the great players. The drills will mimic match points that have you huffing and puffing while knowing you gave it everything you had. Positioning, staggering and who covers what shot in doubles. These tips are proven tactics that ive used in 25 years of playing doubles. This is an ebook in adobe pdf format that you can immediately download to your computer. Matches are 6 games but players change doubles partner every 2 games, ensuring they play with every player on the court. The team with the highest 1st serve percentage in doubles has a big advantage. Fundamentals of doubles tennis tactics and strategy. Remember, in all these doubles tactics and strategies, the important thing to remember is that generally being at the net is a good idea. If you wish to provide a comment to the author of this wild cards column, please use this form.
Here are some ideas on returning serve in the doubles game. Strategy is a systematic approach to winning by getting the upper hand. Introduction of basic tactics and strategy for singles and doubles. If youre eight feet behind the baseline, that corner shot keeps angling away from you and youre at least five steps away. Understanding team coordination in doubles table tennis. Implements basic singles tactics in all five game situations serve, return, baseline play, approach the net, and.
Both are righties rated about 2000, ages 15 and 16. This is an ebook in adobe pdf format that you can immediately download to your. When youre in the center of the court, standing on the baseline, youre only three steps away from covering a shot to either corner. In step one, you capitalize on the pressure inherent in the moment with pressure tactics.
Rarely only when there is a clear gap that a high percentage shot can win. Maybe ill write another book about doubles some time. Now, doubles is a great game, but its really very different from singles. All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it. April 14, 2020 check out the latest doubles strategy updates from play better tennis with free tennis lessons, tennis videos, pro tennis player analysis, and more. The primary strategy in doubles is to maneuver your opponents until you can create an opening, and then exploit the opening to win the point. Doubles positions with your leftie partner tennis quick tips 71 february 4, 2015 by kim selzman this week ill be answering a question about whats the best way to position yourself and your lefthanded partner when playing doubles. In this article well run you through all you need to know about the doubles game, its rules and game play. Jan 01, 2012 this article discusses some ideas on top level men. We spent the first 20 minutes on doubles tactics, the rest on serve and attack. As fantasy warfare, doubles is a game about strategy. The operation doubles strategy guide is a comprehensive survey of doubles strategy that comes in two editions.
Tennis is chivalrys brainchildssingles, fantasy single combat. Operation doubles is a complete system of tennis doubles strategy and tactics from operationdoubles. Pro tennis showcase tennis match reports and photography from around the world. Doubles strategy archives free tennis lessons from.
Come in, hit an approach shot off that short return, and now youre at the net. When should you try to win the point from the baseline. How to dominate the net in doubles tennis lesson youtube. Tennis tactics and strategies for singles and doubles players beginning, intermediate and advanced levels. Either if you are a singles or doubles player, coach or tennis fan, this. The doubles game in table tennis can be more exciting than singles. Table tennis tactics cheat sheet by tactics against all opponents versus all styles of opponents. It is truly an encyclopedia of tennis strategies and tactics for every level of.
Berkeley tennis club 2019 fall junior development program. In doubles, the best place for each player to be located is at the net prepared to volley andor hit an overhead smash. Tennis server turbo tennis the ten commandments of doubles. Tennis server will forward the comment to the author. Players learn to serve, rally, score, and play at net in singles and doubles on a regulation sized court with a. Tennis is learned faster and easier through this system. Positioning, staggering and who covers what shot in. Grace dowling rankings please credit wta rankings most recent added. Tennis doubles tactics involves not only the strategy used by a single team, but of the shot selection, court awareness and placements of every stroke.
Winning doubles strategy for recreational tennis players. It is truly an encyclopedia of tennis strategies and tactics for every level of play, whether you are a beginner or an expert tennis player. Tennis doubles strategy, doubles help, doubles tactics. High percentage of points in doubles are won at the net get the return crosscourt simple patterns make opponents see your presence at the net basic position in doubles one up one back. Tennis tips for doubles include the strategy and tactics of the game. For over a decade their coaches have been publishing video, audio, and written instruction helping millions of. Mental equipment explore the mental side of the game with dr.
The complete tennis guide to a winning doubles strategy. Nov 07, 2018 so, you serve and stay back and wait for the return to be short. Pat blaskower was ranked number one in the nation in. The general and overall plans to win are called strategies. The tennis strategy encyclopedia ebook from beginner to expert. Let tennis pros joe perez and kirk moritz teach you the three best singles tactics in this howcast video. Tennis server wild cards a primer on doubles tactics. The elements of surprise and uncertainty create pressure. The general goal from the baseline is not to win the. The doubles court for the doubles game, the court shall be 36 feet 10. Doubles positions with your leftie partner tennis quick. In every match, tennis doubles tactics plays a huge role in the overall success of a. In the game of singles or doubles, being or playing against a brick wall can be quite a difficult task, and at times a true test of.
Understands different players roles and concept of team play in doubles. For the actual tennis events offered, see the official special olympics sports rules for tennis. Doubles strategy questions answers what are the two basic strategy principles. When two players have equal skill sets, the one who employs the superior strategy will win. Positioning, staggering and who covers what shot in doubles by. But played well doubles as a game of lightning reflexes powered touch team strategy and most of all action. Jul 27, 2010 operation doubles is a complete system of tennis doubles strategy and tactics from operationdoubles. If doubles is used as an interlude to sharpen some strokes or bide the time between. Sooner or later, the doubles player must get to the net.
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