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Look for a Short Return after a First Serve

A first serve is meant to get the opponent in trouble – to gain control of the point, so make sure that...

Use Variety to Improve your First Serve

Having a hard first serve will give you an advantage but varying the first serve will give you an even...

Use Different Formations when Serving

Although the doubles game has changed recently and more players are playing from the backcourt, it is...

Hit High Volleys Crosscourt and Low Volleys Down the Line

When at the net, hit high volleys crosscourt and low volleys down the line to increase your chances of...

Finding the Ideal Intensity Level on the Court

This exercise will help you identify your ideal intensity level on the court by taking you through a...

Adjust your Return Position to Take advantage of the Circumstances

Make sure that you vary your return position to take advantage of the circumstances. Stand in a spot...

Follow your Shot to End up in the Best Position to Cover the Passing Shot

A great way to cover the net better is to follow your shot. Regardless of what shot: serve, return, approach...

To Hit an Effective Drop shot you Need to be in Control of the Point and Use Disguise

A drop shot will only be effective when you are able to surprise the opponent. Ideally you have to use...

The Most Important Goal of the Returner is to Make the Opponent Play

The number one goal of the returner should be to make the opponent play. Everything else is secondary....

Try to Get the Returner off Balance with your Serve

Every one returns better when comfortable. A good goal to have when serving is to stretch the opponent,...

Use Signals to Improve the Communication with your Partner

Although the doubles game has changed recently and more players are playing from the backcourt, it is...

On Key Points Use your Best Shots

On key points you have to play the odds and hit the shots that will give you the best chance of winning...

Make the Opponent Beat you with His/Her Weakness

Key points are not the time to be change strategy. If the opponent has a weak side, make him/her beat...

Ongoing Communication is the Key to a Good Doubles Team

Great doubles teams are always communicating – during points, between points and on the change-overs....

Swinging Smoothly and Effortlessly

Most players use too much effort when swinging and tend to muscle the ball. Here is a great exercise...

Hit the Passing Shot and move Diagonally into the Court

Catching the ball early to hit a passing shot will take way time from the opponent.

The Difference Between Returning on Hard-court or on Clay-court

On hard-courts players will take advantage of the speed of the opponent’s serve, stand close to the baseline...

The Right Mentality on the First Serve

You have two serves in tennis so you have to make sure you take advantage of this. When you hit a first...

Take Some Pace off When Facing a Low Volley Against two Players at the Net

Many players make the mistake of trying to hit through two players at the net when facing a low volley....

Serve Mainly to the Opponent’s Weakness on Second Serves

It is always easier for an opponent to attack a second serve with their favorite shot. Therefore, make...

How to Cover the Net Better

The middle of the court is not always the best place to stand to cover the passing shot. In general the...

Play as Close to the Net as Possible until the Opponent Challenges you with Lobs

The closer you play at the net, the easier it is to volley. First, you are more likely to get high volleys...

The Goal of the Second Serve

The goal of the second serve should be to start the point and prevent the opponent from taking control...

Follow your Volley and Recover Quickly to Cover the Net Better

A common mistake at the net is to hit the ball and remain stationary. At the net you do not have much...

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