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Doubles Only Tennis Podcast

The only tennis podcast with a focus on doubles. We believe doubles should be more popular and get more coverage than it does, so we’re fixing that. Our goal is to help you become a better player with pro doubles tips and expert strategy. We interview ATP & WTA tour doubles players and top tennis coaches to help you improve your game.

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95:06

Steve Smith Interview: Volley Technique and Tennis...

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2021/08/31

Steve Smith is more than a coach. He's a coach's coach. He's a teacher. He's also a student. Steve has worked in the tennis profession for nearly 50 years, and has more tennis knowledge in his left pinky than I have in my entire body.In this conversation, you'll learn where the serve and volley went, why doubles has lost popularity over the last 30-40 years, and why your volleys are floating instead of penetrating through the court. We talk doubles strategy and technique,

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19:37

How to Prepare for a Big Match

Doubles Only Tennis Podcast ·

2021/08/19

Do you struggle to win big matches? Or not know how to prepare? In this episode, I discuss what I've learned over the years that helps me prepare for big matches.How should we practice the week before the big match?Should I do more drills or match play?What is the best way to warm up?I've interviewed some of the best doubles players and coaches in the world. I use their knowledge to answer all these questions and share what has worked for me to win the big doubles matches. Learn my

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76:16

Jack Broudy Interview: Founder of the Non-Linear...

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2021/07/27

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17:09

Strategy to Beat 40+ vs 18-39 Players

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2021/07/15

Older 40+ players are crafty, have more control, and never miss. Young 18-39 players are fast and hit the ball hard!This, of course, is an overgeneralization, but it’s helpful to think about how to beat each of these types of doubles teams.In this episode, I tell a story from college of a teammate who thought smacking overheads from the baseline was a good strategy for him. Our coach taught him that it wasn’t through a clever drill. We’ll use the lesson he learned to figure out how to beat a crafty,

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17:33

3 Doubles Strategy Stories from Real Matches

Doubles Only Tennis Podcast ·

2021/07/01

Find out how I took away an opponent's strength by shifting my position, and how being more aggressive at the net helped my partner hold serve (even though she said she has a "weak serve").In this episode, I talk about my own recent USTA league doubles matches and strategic adjustments I made to help me win. You'll be able to relate to these stories and use the strategies in your own doubles matches.**Doubles Strategy Course** This video course will teach you the best doubles

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18:01

When & How to Lob in Doubles

Doubles Only Tennis Podcast ·

2021/06/16

When is the best time to use the lob in doubles? Is it more important to lob the ball high in the air, or lower and deep in the court? When should I use the lob return?In this episode, I answer all those questions and more about lobbing in doubles. Learn the difference between a defensive and offensive lob, the best times to lob the return from the deuce and ad side, and more!**Doubles Strategy Course** This video course will teach you the best doubles tactics for serving, returning, rallying, and

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20:08

When to Play 2-Back in Doubles (& How)

Doubles Only Tennis Podcast ·

2021/05/19

In doubles, getting to the net is a winning strategy. But sometimes it pays to play two-back in doubles.Why would we want to play two-back?What are the scenarios where it makes sense to play two-back?What is the best strategy when my partner and I are both at the baseline?In this episode, I analyze all those questions and more.Learn the best times to play two-back on the return, including an alternative strategy. I also share a story of when I successfully played two-back on my own serve which I

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76:12

Christo van Rensburg Interview: Former World #1 & '85...

Doubles Only Tennis Podcast ·

2021/04/28

In this episode, I speak with Christo van Rensburg. He was a part of the #1 doubles team in the world with Paul Annacone and won the 1985 Australian Open Doubles title.In this conversation, we dive deep into Christo's story including two moments that changed his life. I also ask him how doubles in the '80s and '90s compares to today. After that, we talk a lot about communication on the doubles court between partners, as well as how coaches should be communicating with their

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33:02

How To Practice For Doubles (With Drills)

Doubles Only Tennis Podcast ·

2021/04/13

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42:49

3.0/3.5 Case Study: Transforming Your Doubles Game...

Doubles Only Tennis Podcast ·

2021/03/29

In this episode, I talk with Cyndy and Dan Lobb. This is a unique episode because you probably don't know Cyndy and Dan from the ATP or WTA tour ;) I wanted to have them on to share their story. They are 3.0 and 3.5 doubles players from Atlanta, Georgia who have gone from losing league matches and feeling "defeated" to winning against those same teams. How? They transformed the way they play doubles. During this conversation you'll learn what Cyndy changed that has her opponents

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30:28

Mixed Doubles Strategy

Doubles Only Tennis Podcast ·

2021/03/19

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22:02

How to Win More Tiebreakers (& Dance with the Nerves)

Doubles Only Tennis Podcast ·

2021/03/03

In this episode, I discuss tiebreakers. Whether you play recreationally, competitive USTA league matches, or even on the pro tour, tiebreakers matter.How do we win more tiebreakers?How can I stop getting so nervous?Why do I always double fault in tiebreakers?What should my strategy be during tiebreakers?**Doubles Strategy Course** This video course will teach you the best doubles tactics for serving, returning, rallying, and approaching so that you’ll have a winning plan for every point.25 Winning

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44:56

Doubles Down Under: Australian Open Week 2 Check-in

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2021/02/15

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Rajeev Ram Interview: 2020 Australian Open Men's...

Doubles Only Tennis Podcast ·

2021/01/30

In this episode, I talk with ATP doubles player Rajeev Ram. He is number 15 in the world in doubles right now, and last year reached a career-high of number 5.When I catch up with him he is in his hotel room in Australia on a 14-day quarantine. He is one of the players who is not allowed to leave his hotel room at all for fourteen days.We talk about how he manages to train while he is stuck in his hotel room 24/7, and then dive into his career and doubles strategy.We discuss World Team Tennis, how

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42:44

Talking Strategy with World #11 Nicole Melichar

Doubles Only Tennis Podcast ·

2021/01/26

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23:48

Creating a Gameplan & Making In-Match Adjustments

Doubles Only Tennis Podcast ·

2021/01/20

This is a strategy episode for league or tournament doubles players who struggle to make adjustments during a match.If you've ever been down in a match, knowing something needs to change, but not sure how to dig yourself out of the hole you're in, this is for you.Learn how to create a winning gameplan for a specific opponent.Find out how to seek out the weaknesses of the other team, no matter your skill level.I also discuss 3 stories of in-match adjustments I've made to help

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17:25

How to Beat the Lob or Pusher in Doubles

Doubles Only Tennis Podcast ·

2021/01/07

This is a strategy episode for league or tournament doubles players who struggle to make adjustments during a match.If you’ve ever been down in a match, knowing something needs to change, but not sure how to dig yourself out of the hole you’re in, this is for you.Learn how to create a winning gameplan for a specific opponent.Find out how to seek out the weaknesses of the other team, no matter your skill level.I also discuss 3 stories of in-match adjustments I’ve made to help illustrate how you can

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63:37

Gigi Fernandez Interview

Doubles Only Tennis Podcast ·

2020/12/23

In this episode, Will talks with Gigi Fernandez, one of the greatest doubles players of all time.Gigi won 17 major doubles titles on the professional tour and two Olympic Gold Medals. She was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2010. Today, she specializes in teaching club and recreational adult doubles players.This is a really rare opportunity where you get someone from the pro-level teaching at a recreational level or club level. In this conversation, you’ll learn about Gigi’s

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57:26

Joel Drucker Interview: Fixing Doubles on the Pro Tour

Doubles Only Tennis Podcast ·

2020/12/09

In this episode I talk with Joel Drucker who has covered tennis for over 30 years and had his work featured on HBO, CBS, The Tennis Channel, the New York Times, the Huffington Post, Forbes, the LA Times, and many more.We discuss his article, which has five great ideas on how pro doubles players can grow the game of doubles and how doubles strategy has changed over the years.He shares some great stories, including his experiences with John McEnroe, Jimmy Connors, the Bryan brothers, and the Jensen

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64:27

Nick Monroe Interview: ATP Doubles Player & Tennis...

Doubles Only Tennis Podcast ·

2020/11/25

In this episode, Will chats with ATP doubles player Nick Monroe. Nick turned pro in 2004 and has since won four doubles titles. He reached a career-high ranking of number thirty in the world, and in 2020 he reached the quarter-finals of the French Open. We talk about World Team Tennis, his new role at the Tennis Channel, how he adjusts his strategy when playing with different doubles partners, and what the twenty-four hours leading up to a big match looks like. **Doubles Strategy Course** This video

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