Unlimited Doubles!! is THE GUIDE for self-directed doubles tennis players who want to gain control of their game. Whether you're a 3.0 on the move to 3.5, a 4.5 headed for 5.0 or just starting,... This description may be from another edition of this product.
I haven't read a better book on Doubles play. I play in a USTA league mixed doubles in the winter and a mens team in the summer. This book helped me in both. It doesn't matter if you are mens, womens, mixed, 3.0 or 4.0 doubles. It helps them all. 12 chapters contain 12 key points to work on which are extremely valuable and easy to remember (a real plus when you are dealing with an opposing team rushing the net against you) The definition of doubles "flow" is excellent and can be used in singles as well. The discussion of "target tennis" is also put very well. Anyone above a 4.0 probably wouldn't need this book unless they wanted to teach it to students. But for those between 3.0 and 4.0 (USTA ranking) or people who just love to play doubles, using the principals in this book will take your doubles play to a new level!
Compared to Talbert and Olds...
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I purchased Unlimited Doubles!! and have read it three times -- some sections more.It is EXCELLENT and is on the shelf right next to the old, old "The Game of Doubles in Tennis" by Talbert and Olds. It's publication date of 1956 will give you some idea of how long I have been a doubles fan and player.I am a USPTR instructor (pro rating) and conduct clinics with adults at various levels. I have recommended Unlimited Doubles!! to each of my classes even though their shot making ability needs improvement.Thanks for the worthwhile contribution to the doubles game.
Teaching Pro Endorsement
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I am a USPTA Tennis Professional and I found Unlimited Doubles! to be vastly superior to anything else I have read on doubles tactics. The concepts build logically, and the lesson explanations are clear and concise. I recommend it to all my students who want to improve their doubles games.
The "WHY" of tennis tactics
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Unlimited Doubles! is the first book I've ever read that clearly explains "the why" of what my pro has been talking about. Unlike most tennis books that emphasize HOW to hit the ball, this book is primarily about WHERE to be on the court and WHERE to aim the ball. Finally, I understand why some things work and others don't. ...Well worth the money!
Great Book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I've read just about every book on tennis currently available and found Unlimited Doubles!! to shame them all. It's about time someone gave the reader some meat. Most books are full of random tips and fluff and I always left wondering what to do with the information. After reading this book, it all makes perfect sense. I wish there was a rating higher than 5 stars!
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