In doubles, it is usually the smartest shot to hit up the middle; but you have to sometimes change that strategy to prevent your opponents from totally clogging the middle.  So, what do you do? Continue reading →

If you watch films of the tennis legends, they all used the slice forehand – especially as an approach shot.  But in today’s game of extreme forehand grips, that shot has almost disappeared.  But should it be in your arsenal? Continue reading →

You are serving in a doubles match in the deuce court and the returner hits a ball over the middle that lands just beyond the tee on your side of the court.  Should your net man have taken the shot … or is it the incoming server’s ball to take? (The incoming server is lower-right in the picture). Continue reading →

You ever notice how some players (both pros and club players) ask to have the same ball they just won the point with to hit next?  Or, intentionally change balls after losing a point? Continue reading →

You work hard during a return game to finally get that critical break point … but then you blow it on a bad choice of shots.  What should you really do instead? Continue reading →

After our doubles victory at The Meadow’s tournament in February, I asked my partner Hank Irvine what was “the #1 thing I should work on” to further improve my tennis game.  His answer was interesting. Continue reading →

With Roy Emerson

If you never miss a return of serve, is that a good thing?  Never double fault, a good thing?  Maybe NOT. Continue reading →

Most tennis fans do not get up at 3:30 in the morning to watch an event like the Australian Open.  Instead, they record it to watch when they wake up in the morning; but TV (and friends) often conspire to thwart their enjoyment. Continue reading →

I had the pleasure of teaming up for a practice doubles match with Larry Turville and, while I played “up” and we won, Mr. T and I had a strategy disagreement! Continue reading →

Bob Hughes Photo

What is the role of the player who is NOT returning serve in doubles?  It is a very critical one that can help or hurt the team in winning the point.  Here are some thoughts … Continue reading →

This last day of competition, with teams playing for the Championship, started cloudy and 59; and were treated to a clinic on “What to do with your other hand” by Mikael Pernfors and Mark Philippoussis. Continue reading →

Wayne and Yohan

Monday morning started off at a cool 55 degrees for our morning of training, team positioning, and drills.  A stated goal for the morning is “don’t work too hard” (save yourself for the afternoon start of the team matches and two-a-day matches that start on Tuesday).  Continue reading →