Mixed Doubles Strategy - Tennis
Just as singles is a different game than doubles, mixed doubles is yet again a very different game than regular doubles. Not offense intended, but the plain fact is that men are generally stronger and quicker than women. So before you even get ... [... more]
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Be a Better Doubles Partner - Tennis
Are you part of a regular doubles game, or consistently asked to join a foursome? Is your calendar booked out several months with scheduled matches? Do you get called first when someone needs a partner? Your popularity might be because you're a ... [... more]
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Doubles Strategy: The Net is Your Friend - Tennis
Most of the professional tennis you see on TV is singles, and you can learn a lot from watching these matches, but the majority of recreational tennis players play doubles. The game of singles is very different from the game of doubles and mixed. ... [... more]
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Mixed Troubles: Surviving Doubles With Your Spouse - Tennis
Many married couples play tennis, but most of the time it's not together on the same side of the net. Being husband and wife, they have the perfect built-in partner, yet choose to play with another. While it's not common to play mixed doubles ... [... more]
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Tennis Lovers Holiday Gift Guide - Tennis
Beginning tennis players are happy with just about any tennis related gift you get them. More serious players are sometimes a bit particular about their gear, so be careful about spending too much money on a shoes or a racquet for these folks. A ... [... more]
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Don't Just Cover the Middle - Tennis
The game of doubles is about court positioning and team work. If you watch the pros play, you'll see most of the successful doubles teams control points by controlling the net. They may not win every point at net, but are generally in control of ... [... more]
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Playing Staggered - Tennis
We're always taught in doubles that your best strategy is when both players are at net. This is mostly true, but your position at net has everything to do with your success. A strong doubles team will control the net, and thus control the points. ... [... more]
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Practice Makes Perfect - Tennis
All tennis players have a favorite shot they like to hit. This is most likely because they are confident about that particular stroke, and the more you execute, the more confident you become. It's good to have a "go to" shot that you can count [... more]
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Dubs From the Baseline - Tennis
Back in the day, back to Johnnie Mac, and even before, doubles was a game of strategies to see who could take control of the net first. Theoretically, the team who got to net first had the best chance of closing out the point. Being close to the ... [... more]
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