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2023 USPTA WC – Doubles Drills from A-Z
Join Otis Sadler in the presentation as he introduces a wide range of doubles drills for all tennis playing levels.
Transition footwork
Great footwork in tennis is paramount to success and in this episode, USPTA Professional and former top 100 ATP player Jeff Salzenstein will teach you four different footwork patterns to help you get to the net faster and more efficiently. Watch as he analyzes a player’s footwork technique before demonstrating simple changes that shed time and effort off her net approach. It’s simple changes like this that can save you energy for later in the match, and that alone could set you apart from your opponent when it comes to that final point.
The complete two-handed backhand
Most players have a pretty powerful forehand, but imagine how much more of an advantage you’ll have if you’re just as strong from your backhand side! In this episode, USPTA Professional Mark Bey explains the components of the two-handed backhand. He demonstrates everything from the ready position to recovery footwork and shows you games and drills that you can do to hone this skill. If you need help with your two-handed backhand, or just want to add this stroke to your arsenal, everything you need to know is right here. In this video, you will learn about the ready position, grips, stances, footwork, swing path and contact point required for hitting the two-handed backhand along with games designed to help you practice the shot.
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.
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.
Solutions For Your Game
All players will encounter problems during matches, but knowing how to diagnose and solve those problems quickly is crucial to achieving success. In this episode, USPTA Elite Professional Sophie Woorons-Johnston, Ph.D., offers six common problems a person might encounter and recommends creating a checklist in your mind to help you find the solution for each. Whether you are struggling to develop power, having difficulty controlling the depth of your shots, encountering issues with your serve, or are being inconsistent at the net, this episode will help you problem solve when you’re facing pressure from your opponent.
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.
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.
Secrets of the one-handed backhand
The one-handed backhand can be an extremely powerful shot when hit correctly. In this episode, USPTA Master Professional Hans Römer will show you how to turn this shot into an effective weapon by explaining each step in the technique used to execute it. Everything from determining the distance to the incoming ball, keeping the head still at contact, and likening the follow-through motion to throwing a popular plastic toy will make you view the one-handed backhand in ways you never have before. In this video you will learn tips and tricks to enhance the one-handed backhand, including staying sideways, disguising shots, and being aware of your front foot position
