Vic Braden's Laugh and Win at Doubles
by Vic Braden, Bill Bruns
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Author: Bill Bruns, Vic BradenEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1997-04
ISBN: 0316105058
Number of pages: 192
Publisher: Little Brown & Co (P)
Book Reviews of Vic Braden's Laugh and Win at Doubles
Book Review: Good but not great
Summary: 3 Stars
There are some good basic concepts and drills, but it doesn't go deep enough on many levels. And Braden constantly refers to things that the pros do in situations, and since the pros are not likely this book's audience, should give what club players should do as well. For example, he indicates that a club player could return the serve using a short angled slice ball, but that many pros use a hard top spin return. The pros don't use the slice ball that often as another pro could easily read it coming and make mince meat out of it, not so at the club level. This would have been a perfect opportunity to capitalize on the avg club players weaknesses while empowering the avg club return of serve and go into detail about the slice return and how useful it would be. He talks only superficially about defending against the lob and foot work--areas that should get more attention in a doubles book for club players. The black and white photos in the book could be better as well. Many of them showing partners out of position (return of serve partern at the net or not facing the net man, etc.) Perhap at the very beginner level, this book has a place. I do agree with the previous reviewer that he keeps things light and fun to read.
Summary of Vic Braden's Laugh and Win at Doubles
Legendary tennis coach Vic Braden shows players step-by-step how to improve their doubles game. From selecting a partner to covering the net, from key rally shots to practice drills, this amply illustrated guide provides all the tips and strategies anyone needs to laugh and win at the fastest growing game in tennis. 150 photos.General Books
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