Praise for the book
“I love how this book breaks down and simplifies what can be a very confusing game.”
— Gigi Fernandez, Tennis Hall of Famer
“… Players of any level can learn something that will help their game. Best of all, tennis coaches can use this book to enhance their group doubles lessons.”
— Dan Santorum, CEO, PTR
“This practical manual meets beginning players where they are and takes them further along their journey as competent doubles players.”
— Wayne Elderton, Head of Tennis Canada Coaching Development & Certification for B.C.
On the Ball: Doubles Tennis Tactics for Recreational Players is for players of any level who want to understand, improve and enjoy their doubles game more. This book is sure to be a trusted companion on the exciting journey of being and becoming a great doubles player.
The book is organized into bite-sized topics, making it easy to work on one aspect of your game at a time. It includes more than 200 court diagrams that help you to visualize the concepts. It also provides on-court drills that aid the integration of new tactics into your play. Throughout the book the lens of the shot cycle keeps you aware of all phases of a shot, not just the, obvious one of the impact and outcome of that hit.
On the Ball will help you to:
Improve your ability to stay alert and focused during each point;
Become more effective playing your position at the start of each point and to know when and how to make changes;
Improve your effectiveness when playing one up and one back through a clearer understanding of your role as the baseline or net player;
Learn how your team can cover the entire court by playing in the same zone as each other, either both up or both back;
Refine your ability to communicate and play seamlessly together with your partner.