2023 USPTA WC – Doubles Drills from A-Z

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The art of approaching 2

In this episode, USPTA Elite Professional Mark Bey continues his focus on the approach shot by offering more insights and drills covering the strategies for players looking to master the art of approaching the net. Serving and volleying, inside-in and inside-out shots, dropshots and more are covered to further develop the skills of approaching the net and finishing off the point and your opponent.

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The art of approaching

In today’s tennis, most of the points are won from the baseline, often after long, energy-sapping rallies. This makes knowing how and when to approach the net to end points sooner all the more important during the course of a match. In this episode, USPTA Elite Professional Mark Bey focuses on approach patterns and the essential footwork technique critical for success. If coming to the net is an area where you lack confidence, or something you just want to add to your arsenal, this video is a must-have! In this video you will learn the skills and technique needed when approaching the net, including the “slice backhand approach,” “left foot or right foot,” and “ripping through the sidelines” drills.

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Serve and volley

Learn how to serve and volley with Grand Slam champion and USPTA Elite Professional Hank Pfister. See how to hit a proper serve and where to hit it to set up your shot for a volley, discover where the split step should occur, and find out how to hit an effective volley and half-volley. You’ll see examples of the shots, get one-on-one tips from Hank and gain the insight you need to start implementing this strategy. By forcing your opponent to react to you instead of you reacting to him or her, you’ll shorten your matches, so get into the mind of a serve-and-volleyer in this fun episode! In this DVD, you will learn the technique required to be an effective serve-and-volleyer. You’ll also gain an understanding of where to place your serve, when to split step and where to direct the volley you’re expecting on the return.

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Secrets to better doubles

Many club-level doubles teams often lose matches because they fail to implement specific tactics that greatly increase their chances of victory. In this episode, USPTA Master Professional Jorge Capestany reveals several tactical secrets that provide new options when playing a match. He’ll touch on shot selections, shot placement, doubles communication and formation, and show how you and your partner can use these secrets to triumph over teams you never thought were beatable. In this video you will learn about understanding your role on a doubles team, doubles laws, serving games, the double-back attack formation, traffic patterns, volleys and overheads.

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How to beat the moonballer

Moonballers are difficult players to compete against. They play it safe by constantly giving you high arcing balls, waiting for you to get frustrated and commit an error that gives them the points. Don’t let that happen anymore. In this episode, USPTA Master Professional Jorge Capestany presents a variety of tactics you can employ when you encounter moonballers that will disrupt their game plan and give you the advantage. In this video, you will learn six tactics you can employ against the moonballer from the baseline, at the net, or during the serve, and he demonstrates drills to help you practice these tactics.

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How to beat the aggressive baseliner

The aggressive baseliner likes to come at you with power and pace, forcing short rallies and hitting a lot of winners. This type of player can make it very difficult for you to ever get control of the point, but don’t fret. In this episode, USPTA Master Professional Jorge Capestany will show you how you can compete against this player by using a variety of tactics designed to disrupt aggressive baseliners and stall their aggression. Your new skills will frustrate your opponent and force more errors, which could ultimately hand you victory! In this video, you will learn seven different tactics to use when competing against an aggressive baseliner and drills to help you practice each tactic.

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