The Art Of Doubles

Take Your Doubles Game to the Next Level! Whether you're trying to improve your doubles game or are just getting started playing tennis with a partner, The Art of Doubles is the book for you. Author Pat Blaskower is your personal coach, guiding and encouraging you and your partner to play winning tennis by showing you how to: • choose a compatible partner • determine your jobs on the court • learn poaching skills • communicate with each other and opposing teams • maintain mental toughness • use various formations and strategies • pick your shots intelligently • decide where to play: tournaments or leagues • and much, much more! The book also includes detailed court diagrams that show you how to execute offense, defense, and tactical plays; checklists that summarize the most important points of each chapter; and on-court drills to help you improve and refine your skills. The Art of Doubles is loaded with practical, proven tennis strategies that you can put to work immediately to see improvements in your own doubles game!

Improve your doubles play with the same patterns used by pros. Developed in conjunction with the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and one of the world's top doubles coaches, Doubles Tennis Tactics is perfect for any dedicated doubles player with a strong desire to improve.On-camera expert Louis Cayer has presented his workshop on tennis doubles at ITF conferences in front of tennis federation leaders from more than 100 countries. In Doubles Tennis Tactics he presents complete coverage of the most effective patterns and strategies for every critical aspect of the game:* Team strategy* Serving* Receiving* Poaching* Movement* PositioningTop international pros demonstrate the patterns in Davis and Federation Cup play. Cayer describes the responsibilities of each player by position, followed by sample drills to help viewers practice and reinforce the correct patterns.Cayer teaches how to implement advanced doubles skills, including movement and shot selection patterns. The drills progress in difficulty right up to specific game situations.If you're serious about improving your doubles play, use Doubles Tennis Tactics to learn the patterns used by the pros. Once you learn these patterns, you'll have everything you need to perfect your game and enjoy it more.

50-minutes of exclusive tennis doubles instruction and tips featuring top teaching professionals.

#1 Best Seller on doubles strategies on the USTA Best Seller List.

Filled with time-tested drills designed to improve every aspect of one's game, this updated edition is the ideal resource for any tennis player who wants to gain an edge on their competition. With more than 100 practice drills for both group and independent practice, readers will learn how to improve their serving, returning, groundstrokes, lobs, drop shots, approach shots, overheads, volleys, and much more. The singular, authoritative source for skill-enhancing drills, this guide is equally useful for beginning or advanced players of all ages.

Solid groundstrokes, a confident net game, a dictating serve, a sharp return game, and specialty shots for every situation—build your game from the ground up with the techniques and shots that are essential for success in today’s versatile and powerful game. Combine that with winning tactics for singles and doubles, and Tennis Skills & Drills is your blueprint for taking your game to the next level. Start with assessing the basic techniques for the various strokes and see how you can improve your footwork, grip choices, and swing patterns. Then increase your options with spins, angles, and depth. Complete instruction for all of the strokes along with over 110 practice drills is like having your own personal coach. Since your technique is only as effective as your tactics, the book also covers the key tactical principles and game plans for maximizing your strengths while minimizing your opponent’s. You’ll learn to prepare for, adapt to, and counter every style of play. Whether your goal is to beat your favorite playing partner or to win the next league, state, or national title, Tennis Skills & Drills is your guide to mastering the game.

Offers proven techniques and strategies, on-court drills and checklists to help experienced doubles players improve their team game.

A DISTILLATION OF THE VERY BEST DOUBLES TACTICS, TIPS, STRATEGIES AND SET PLAYS THAT WILL IMPROVE EVERY PLAYER'S DOUBLES GAME IMMEDIATELY - THE "BEST OF THE BEST" OF THOSE TAKEN FROM MORE THAN 1,000 HOURS AND $100,000 OF DOUBLES LESSONS, AS WELL AS FROM BOOKS, WEBCASTS, ON-LINE TEACHINGS. THESE ARE COORDINATED WITH THE USTA RULES, PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR WHAT IS BEING TAUGHT AND FOR YOUR "ON-COURT' DISPUTES. NO WAR STORIES. NO DIAGRAMS. JUST FABULOUSLY USEFUL INFORMATION.