Strategy and Tactics in Preparation for a Doubles Grand Slam
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https://doi.org/10.52383/itfcoaching.v20i56.406Keywords:
Strategy, Doubles, Surface specific tactics, PatternsAbstract
This article discusses some important strategic and planning elements in the preparation stages of a doubles Grand Slam event. Surface specific strategy is broadly discussed in terms of the changing role and importance of the serve and volley. Finally, examples of tactical doubles patterns are offered that were used successfully against world class pairings such as the Bryan Brothers.
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Miley, D. (1998). The importance of competition planning, ITF CSSR, 16, 5-7.
Crespo, M, & Reid, M. (2002). Modern tactics: an introduction, ITF CSSR, 27, 2.
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2012-04-30
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Black, W. (2012). Strategy and Tactics in Preparation for a Doubles Grand Slam. ITF Coaching & Sport Science Review, 20(56), 26–28. https://doi.org/10.52383/itfcoaching.v20i56.406
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