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Doubles Only Tennis Podcast#1 Episode of 2024 (Rebroadcast): Jonathan Stokke on the 6 Most Common Errors Doubles Players MakeTo celebrate the new year, I'm re-releasing the three most popular episodes of 2024. This was the top #1 episode from 2024... enjoy!For the strategy nerds... Jonathan Stokke joins the show for a second time as we discuss his Stokke Six. What are the Stokke Six? Simply put, they are errors to avoid that will dramatically improve your game. And I mean dramatically.Jonathan and I could talk strategy and tactics for days. He's one of my favorite coaches because of his ability to simplify the game and help players focus on the most effective things that...2025-01-091h 03
Member Feed: Doubles Only Podcast#1 Episode of 2024 (Rebroadcast): Jonathan Stokke on the 6 Most Common Errors Doubles Players MakeTo celebrate the new year, I'm re-releasing the three most popular episodes of 2024. This was the top #1 episode from 2024... enjoy!For the strategy nerds... Jonathan Stokke joins the show for a second time as we discuss his Stokke Six. What are the Stokke Six? Simply put, they are errors to avoid that will dramatically improve your game. And I mean dramatically.Jonathan and I could talk strategy and tactics for days. He's one of my favorite coaches because of his ability to simplify the game and help players focus on the most effective things that...2025-01-091h 03
Member Feed: Doubles Only Podcast#2 Episode of 2024 (Rebroadcast): Tony Huber on Improving from 3.0 to 4.0 & Club Level Doubles MythsTo celebrate the new year, I'm re-releasing the three most popular episodes of 2024. This is #2...Tony Huber is the former coach of multiple doubles world #1 players including Liezel Huber, Martina Navratilova, Cara Black, Lisa Raymond, Ai Sugiyama, Latisha Chan, and Sonia Mirza. Today he coaches adult club-level players and I absolutely love his approach to the game.This is one of those conversations that you'll want to listen to multiple times. I believe it will change the way you practice and play. We cover:Tony's favorite doubles drills to help adult players better understand...2025-01-011h 05
Doubles Only Tennis Podcast#2 Episode of 2024 (Rebroadcast): Tony Huber on Improving from 3.0 to 4.0 & Club Level Doubles MythsTo celebrate the new year, I'm re-releasing the three most popular episodes of 2024. This is #2...Tony Huber is the former coach of multiple doubles world #1 players including Liezel Huber, Martina Navratilova, Cara Black, Lisa Raymond, Ai Sugiyama, Latisha Chan, and Sonia Mirza. Today he coaches adult club-level players and I absolutely love his approach to the game.This is one of those conversations that you'll want to listen to multiple times. I believe it will change the way you practice and play. We cover:Tony's favorite doubles drills to help adult players better understand...2025-01-011h 05
Doubles Only Tennis Podcast#3 Episode of 2024: Styrling Strother on Transforming the Practice Court (Rebroadcast)To celebrate the end of 2024, I'm re-releasing the three most popular episodes of the year. This is #3...Styrling Strother is an innovative tennis coach who trains junior players and adults to transform the way they practice and think about the match court. He is a Tennis Performance Trainer (TPT) with the International Tennis Performance Association (ITPA), a PTR Professional Coach, a best-selling author, and the founder of Styrling Strother Tennis, a player development program located in Cary, North Carolina.This episode will totally shift your practice habits, and inject fun into your doubles matches. Styrling...2024-12-261h 36
Member Feed: Doubles Only Podcast#3 Episode of 2024: Styrling Strother on Transforming the Practice Court (Rebroadcast)To celebrate the end of 2024, I'm re-releasing the three most popular episodes of the year. This is #3...Styrling Strother is an innovative tennis coach who trains junior players and adults to transform the way they practice and think about the match court. He is a Tennis Performance Trainer (TPT) with the International Tennis Performance Association (ITPA), a PTR Professional Coach, a best-selling author, and the founder of Styrling Strother Tennis, a player development program located in Cary, North Carolina.This episode will totally shift your practice habits, and inject fun into your doubles matches. Styrling...2024-12-261h 36
Doubles Only Tennis PodcastDoubles Positioning Masterclass: Pros & Cons of Different Serve and Return FormationsDo you use different serve and return formations? You should be! This episode will cover the pros and cons of each formation.When to NOT use regular formation while serving.What is the best formation against BIG returners.When should I play 2-back while returning?This is a preview of my presentation from Tennis Con 8 which goes live today. To watch the full presentation, sign up here before 10/31.Get lifetime access to all 40 presentations here.-----**Join the #1 Doubles Strategy Newsletter...2024-10-2923 min
Member Feed: Doubles Only PodcastDoubles Positioning Masterclass: Pros & Cons of Different Serve and Return FormationsDo you use different serve and return formations? You should be! This episode will cover the pros and cons of each formation.When to NOT use regular formation while serving.What is the best formation against BIG returners.When should I play 2-back while returning?This is a preview of my presentation from Tennis Con 8 which goes live today. To watch the full presentation, sign up here before 10/31.Get lifetime access to all 40 presentations here.-----**Join the #1 Doubles Strategy Newsletter...2024-10-2923 min
Doubles Only Tennis PodcastPete Freeman Interview: 8 Doubles Tips from Tennis ConPeter Freeman hosts Tennis Con 8 starting next week. It's a free event where some of the best online tennis coaches present on different topics to help you improve your game.I asked Pete to share the best doubles lessons he's learned over the years from Tennis Con. We discuss eight lessons.Gigi Fernandez's 123 Poaching FormulaJorge Capestany's Doubles DanceIan Westermann's Angels in the OutfieldRoy Emerson's Play for your Partner (Bonus Never miss a return)Will Boucek's It's not you, it's me approachGigi's Stagger formationWill Hamilton's Racket Below Wrist Poach TellGigi's Singles Approach Strategy for Doubles2024-10-2346 min
Member Feed: Doubles Only PodcastPete Freeman Interview: 8 Doubles Tips from Tennis ConPeter Freeman hosts Tennis Con 8 starting next week. It's a free event where some of the best online tennis coaches present on different topics to help you improve your game.I asked Pete to share the best doubles lessons he's learned over the years from Tennis Con. We discuss eight lessons.Gigi Fernandez's 123 Poaching FormulaJorge Capestany's Doubles DanceIan Westermann's Angels in the OutfieldRoy Emerson's Play for your Partner (Bonus Never miss a return)Will Boucek's It's not you, it's me approachGigi's Stagger formationWill Hamilton's Racket Below Wrist Poach TellGigi's Singles Approach Strategy for Doubles2024-10-2346 min
Doubles Only Tennis PodcastThe Most Important Volley in Doubles: Lessons on the Serve +1I recently released a 3-part doubles lesson on the most important volley in doubles... the Serve +1 volley. You can watch all 3 lessons below.This episode covers the serve +1 volley in even more detail, including my response to several Facebook and Instagram comments on the lessons. You'll learn how to practice the serve +1 volley, the different types of this volley, and several rules to follow to make it easier.Master this shot and everyone will want to be your doubles partner because they'll hold their serve so much more easily!Don't forget to join...2024-10-0228 min
Member Feed: Doubles Only PodcastThe Most Important Volley in Doubles: Lessons on the Serve +1I recently released a 3-part doubles lesson on the most important volley in doubles... the Serve +1 volley. You can watch all 3 lessons below.This episode covers the serve +1 volley in even more detail, including my response to several Facebook and Instagram comments on the lessons. You'll learn how to practice the serve +1 volley, the different types of this volley, and several rules to follow to make it easier.Master this shot and everyone will want to be your doubles partner because they'll hold their serve so much more easily!Don't forget to join...2024-10-0228 min
Member Feed: Doubles Only PodcastTony Huber Interview: Jumping from 3.0/3.5 to 4.0/4.5, What You Misunderstand About Doubles, Where Club Players MissTony Huber is the former coach of multiple doubles world #1 players including Liezel Huber, Martina Navratilova, Cara Black, Lisa Raymond, Ai Sugiyama, Latisha Chan, and Sonia Mirza. Today he coaches adult club-level players and I absolutely love his approach to the game.This is one of those conversations that you'll want to listen to multiple times. I believe it will change the way you practice and play. We cover:Tony's favorite doubles drills to help adult players better understand how points are won and lost in doubles.The one error you must avoid to improve.How...2024-09-191h 02
Doubles Only Tennis PodcastTony Huber Interview: Jumping from 3.0/3.5 to 4.0/4.5, What You Misunderstand About Doubles, Where Club Players MissTony Huber is the former coach of multiple doubles world #1 players including Liezel Huber, Martina Navratilova, Cara Black, Lisa Raymond, Ai Sugiyama, Latisha Chan, and Sonia Mirza. Today he coaches adult club-level players and I absolutely love his approach to the game.This is one of those conversations that you'll want to listen to multiple times. I believe it will change the way you practice and play. We cover:Tony's favorite doubles drills to help adult players better understand how points are won and lost in doubles.The one error you must avoid to improve.How...2024-09-191h 02
Member Feed: Doubles Only PodcastSwinging Volleys, Fake Technique, and How to Improve in Doubles with a Singles CoachThis is an AMA episode where I cover three questions from you. I chose these doubles topics because they haven't been covered on the podcast before.How to use the swinging volley in doubles.What is the proper technique when faking at the net?How can you improve at doubles when most coaches focus on singles?If you have other questions you'd like me to answer on the podcast, email me: will@thetennistribe.com-----**Join the #1 Doubles Strategy Newsletter for Club Tennis Players** New doubles strategy lessons w...2024-09-1624 min
Doubles Only Tennis PodcastSwinging Volleys, Fake Technique, and How to Improve in Doubles with a Singles CoachThis is an AMA episode where I cover three questions from you. I chose these doubles topics because they haven't been covered on the podcast before.How to use the swinging volley in doubles.What is the proper technique when faking at the net?How can you improve at doubles when most coaches focus on singles?If you have other questions you'd like me to answer on the podcast, email me: will@thetennistribe.com-----**Join the #1 Doubles Strategy Newsletter for Club Tennis Players** New doubles strategy lessons w...2024-09-1624 min
Doubles Only Tennis PodcastFabio Molle Interview: Improve Footwork & Hit a Cleaner Ball with the Functional Tennis SaberFabio Molle is the founder of Functional Tennis, a company that created products to help tennis players improve. Their Saber is one of the only training tools that I use and highly recommend to doubles players.In this episode, Fabio shares the story of the Functional Tennis Saber, how it is made, and why so many pro-level players are using it including Novak Djokovic, Stan Wawrinka, Harri Heliovaara, Joe Salisbury, and more.I personally love the Saber for my volleys because it helps me consistently find the sweetspot and hit a cleaner ball. However, Fabio...2024-09-0446 min
Doubles Only Tennis PodcastReduce These Errors, Improve Your Game: The Stokke 6 for DoublesFor the strategy nerds... Jonathan Stokke joins the show for a second time as we discuss his Stokke Six. What are the Stokke Six? Simply put, they are errors to avoid that will dramatically improve your game. And I mean dramatically.Jonathan and I could talk strategy and tactics for days. He's one of my favorite coaches because of his ability to simplify the game and help players focus on the most effective things that lead to winning tennis.We dive deep into the most common errors:During the first four shots (the most...2024-08-2858 min
Member Feed: Doubles Only PodcastReduce These Errors, Improve Your Game: The Stokke 6 for DoublesFor the strategy nerds... Jonathan Stokke joins the show for a second time as we discuss his Stokke Six. What are the Stokke Six? Simply put, they are errors to avoid that will dramatically improve your game. And I mean dramatically.Jonathan and I could talk strategy and tactics for days. He's one of my favorite coaches because of his ability to simplify the game and help players focus on the most effective things that lead to winning tennis.We dive deep into the most common errors:During the first four shots (the most...2024-08-2858 min
Doubles Only Tennis PodcastRajeev Ram & Austin Krajicek on Their Silver Medal Olympic Experience, Beating Nadal & Alcaraz🎾🥈 Austin Krajicek and Rajeev Ram won an Olympic Silver medal for Team USA at the 2024 Olympics. I spoke with them a few weeks after the Olympics to hear about their experience in Paris, beating Rafael Nadal & Carlos Alcaraz, working with the Bryan Bros, and more.We talked about how difficult it was to close out their quarterfinal match against Nadal and Alcaraz with the crowd so against them. What were they feeling and saying in those moments? They also shared how "comforting" it was to have the doubles GOATs, Bob and Mike Bryan, in Paris with them. At the...2024-08-2122 min
Doubles Only Tennis PodcastOlympic Doubles Recap: Scouting Nadal, Alcaraz, Murray, & MoreTeam USA finished with two doubles medals at the Olympics. Rajeev Ram and Austin Krajicek won Silver while Tommy Paul and Taylor Fritz took home Bronze.In this episode, I share three more lessons I learned providing strategy and scouting analysis for Team USA.How to beat Nadal & Alcaraz.The Andy Murray tendency.The two most important shots in doubles.These lessons will help players of all skill levels. Not just the pros ;)Only 5 spots left in our doubles camp!Sign up here: https://www.thetennistribe.com/camp/...2024-08-0922 min
Doubles Only Tennis PodcastMarcelo Arevalo Interview: The Highs & Lows of Winning a MajorMarcelo Arevalo is a top 10 doubles player on the ATP Tour who recently won Roland Garros for the second time in three years. In this episode, he shares his experience winning the French Open again.One of the things that makes tennis so difficult is the sustained focus required to win. This can create mental fatigue and stress. Marcelo doesn't dance around that topic in this episode. Instead of the typical canned responses you hear during post-match interviews, he shares how difficult it was during and after winning the tournament.He also explains:A...2024-06-2626 min
Doubles Only Tennis PodcastGreg Moran Interview: The Truth About TennisGreg Moran has coached tennis for over 45 years and specializes in the recreational player. He's a member of the Wilson Advisory Staff, the Cardio Tennis National Speaker's Team, and the USTA's Coach Developer program. He's also written several books and in this conversation we discuss his latest, The Truth About Tennis: The Definitive Guide for the Recreational Player (affiliate link).We discuss:Why most adult tennis players get stuck at the same level.The difference between 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, & 4.5 USTA players, including how to level up.Exactly how often you need to practice to get better.Why...2024-05-311h 03
Doubles Only Tennis Podcast3 Mindset Lessons from My New MasterclassThree lessons that will improve your mental game on the doubles court. There's obviously a huge difference between pro and club-level doubles players. While we can't emulate their 120 MPH serves, we can absorb their mindset.These three lessons from my new Masterclass have helped me more than any others over the last several years and I know they'll help you too.You don't have to win every point. Duh?!Be willing to make changes. Most club players never do.You're the 4th most important player on the doubles court.If you can grasp...2024-04-3021 min
Doubles Only Tennis PodcastHow to Support Your Doubles PartnerDoubles is a TEAM sport. You have to not only worry about playing well yourself but also need to know how to get the most out of your partner.This episode covers several things you can do to support your doubles partner so they play their best!Three conversations to have with your partner before the match starts.One thing that is proven to help teammates while playing tennis (and other sports).How to keep energy and confidence high.This will build your team chemistry for new and existing partnerships. Mentioned in this e...2024-04-2417 min
Doubles Only Tennis PodcastRajeev Ram & Joe Salisbury Interview from the Miami OpenJoe Salisbury and Rajeev Ram are 3-time reigning US Open Champions. I spoke with them in Miami after their second round 7-5 7-6 victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas and Thanassi Kokkinakis.Adam Ross from Florida Tennis joined me for this interview.We asked the US Open champs about the match, including a specific tactic they kept going to that I picked up on. They talked about team chemistry and if they think it helps them early in the season, and how to play doubles vs singles players.You'll hear Adam ask them about training...2024-04-1118 min
Member Feed: Doubles Only PodcastRajeev Ram & Joe Salisbury Interview from the Miami OpenJoe Salisbury and Rajeev Ram are 3-time reigning US Open Champions. I spoke with them in Miami after their second round 7-5 7-6 victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas and Thanassi Kokkinakis.Adam Ross from Florida Tennis joined me for this interview.We asked the US Open champs about the match, including a specific tactic they kept going to that I picked up on. They talked about team chemistry and if they think it helps them early in the season, and how to play doubles vs singles players.You'll hear Adam ask them about training...2024-04-1118 min
Doubles Only Tennis PodcastAustin Krajicek Interview from the 2024 Miami OpenWorld #1, Austin Krajicek, joins the show for the second time. We recorded from the hotel lobby in Miami where Austin had a few days off due to weather.Listen to my previous interview with Austin here: https://www.thetennistribe.com/austin-krajicek-interview/We discuss how he spent his off days, book recommendations, hotel choices in Miami, the no-ad/10-point breaker format, and his 2024 season so far. Austin and his partner, Ivan Dodig, have made one final this year but have had some very close losses that he believes will even out over time. At Indian Wells...2024-03-2822 min
Member Feed: Doubles Only PodcastMatt Ebden Interview: The State of Professional DoublesThis conversation with Australian Open Champion, Matt Ebden, focuses on the state of professional doubles and where it might go over the next several years.Helping to make pro doubles more popular is one of my passions and missions for Tennis Tribe and this podcast, so I was excited to chat with Matt about this topic.Matt is the 3rd ranked doubles player on the ATP tour, a 3-time grand slam champion, and reached a career-high of #39 in singles. He is also on the ATP Player's Council and involved in many of the meetings that...2024-03-1922 min
Doubles Only Tennis PodcastMatt Ebden Interview: The State of Professional DoublesThis conversation with Australian Open Champion, Matt Ebden, focuses on the state of professional doubles and where it might go over the next several years.Helping to make pro doubles more popular is one of my passions and missions for Tennis Tribe and this podcast, so I was excited to chat with Matt about this topic.Matt is the 3rd ranked doubles player on the ATP tour, a 3-time grand slam champion, and reached a career-high of #39 in singles. He is also on the ATP Player's Council and involved in many of the meetings that...2024-03-1922 min
Doubles Only Tennis Podcast3 Mental Myths to STOP Believing in DoublesAs we dive into the mental side of doubles over the next several weeks, I wanted to share 3 mental myths that many doubles players believe. Join the newsletter for more mental lessons.Once you stop believing these and reframe your mindset, you'll be a better doubles player.Great players don't get nervous.Losing a point is bad.If you miss or get beat down the line, it's your fault you lost the point.I'll explain how to think about each of these myths differently, so you play better under pressure, don't feel so bad when...2024-02-2816 min