Doubles Tennis Tactics

Doubles Tennis Tactics
by Louis Cayer, International Tennis Federation

Doubles Tennis Tactics
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Author: International Tennis Federation, Louis Cayer
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2004-05-28
ISBN: 0736040048
Number of pages: 224
Publisher: Human Kinetics

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Book Review: Must reading for doubles players and doubles fans
Summary: 5 Stars

"Doubles Tennis Tactics" is the most authoritative book written on this subject. Doubles requires specific shot selection, court positioning and movement patterns for each player: the server, server's partner, receiver, and receiver's partner. Louis Cayer, a distinguished coach, analyzes all that in depth. The chapter on playing styles analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of the five major playing styles, and that alone is reason enough for tournament players to buy this book. But the timeless question is: how can teams maximize teamwork to accentuate their strengths and minimize their weaknesses.
"Doubles Tennis Tactics" answers that brilliantly with expert tactics as well as more than 100 drills that will improve the skills and increase confidence so that those tactics work during competition. How do you become better at poaching? What is the I Formation, and why can it be highly effective? What are the best options for the receiving team to neutralize the serving team. Read "Doubles Tennis Tactics" and find the answers to these and many other important questions. You'll be glad you did -- whether you're a tournament player, recreational player or a fan.

Summary of Doubles Tennis Tactics

Be part of a winning team on the court! Doubles Tennis Tactics teaches you what positions and movements to use and what shots to make using proven patterns of play. These patterns will increase consistency, put more pressure on opponents, and result in greater success in competitions.

Developed in conjunction with the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and world-renowned coach Louis Cayer, Doubles Tennis Tactics presents 103 playing patterns and drills that are most effective in specific match situations. Court positioning and movement patterns are covered for all four players?server, server's partner, receiver, and receiver's partner?as well as court coverage and special formations for the serving and receiving teams. Practice drills reinforce the patterns so that smart tactical decisions become automatic on every point.

Study different styles of play and learn how to choose the patterns that will accentuate your own strengths as well as those of your partner. Use Doubles Tennis Tactics to play smarter and better with a partner, and become a winning two-player team!

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