Doubles Only Tennis Podcast Will Boucek

Doubles 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 episode:
Sign up for Tennis SummitJorge Capestany InterviewRajeev Ram Interview | Rajeev Ram & Joe Salisbury Interview at the Miami Open
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New doubles strategy lessons weekly straight to your inbox: https://www.thetennistribe.com/join-the-tribe/
**Doubles Strategy Courses** These video courses will help you play smarter doubles and make winning easier.
Net Play Strategy for Doubles - The Masterclass: https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/net-play-strategy-for-doubles25 Winning Doubles Tactics Video Course: https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/25-winning-doubles-tacticsLeague Doubles Training Masterclass Video Course: https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/league-doubles-training
**Doubles Ebooks** These guides offer proven advice to improve your doubles strategy.
25 Winning Doubles Tactics:  https://www.thetennistribe.com/25-winning-doubles-tactics/Return Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/return-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/Serve Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/serve-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/Net Play Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/net-play-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/

This episode covers three new lessons I've learned recently while coaching a high school team. These players are around the USTA 3.0 to 4.0 level.
How to think about attacking the strengths and weaknesses of your opponent.A tactic that worked for one of my doubles teams in windy conditions.How I structured approach plus volley drills, and why.Sign up for the Tennis Summit to see my presentation on Common Poaching Mistakes & How to Fix Them.

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**Join the #1 Doubles Strategy Newsletter for Club Tennis Players** 
New doubles strategy lessons weekly straight to your inbox: https://www.thetennistribe.com/join-the-tribe/
**Doubles Strategy Courses** These video courses will help you play smarter doubles and make winning easier.
Net Play Strategy for Doubles - The Masterclass: https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/net-play-strategy-for-doubles25 Winning Doubles Tactics Video Course: https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/25-winning-doubles-tacticsLeague Doubles Training Masterclass Video Course: https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/league-doubles-training
**Doubles Ebooks** These guides offer proven advice to improve your doubles strategy.
25 Winning Doubles Tactics:  https://www.thetennistribe.com/25-winning-doubles-tactics/Return Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/return-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/Serve Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/serve-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/Net Play Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/net-play-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/

Horacio Zeballos and Marcel Granollers are one of the most accomplished doubles pairings of the last five years on the ATP Tour. I spoke with them in Miami after their second-round win.

We discussed their 7-5 6-3 win which Horacio said was one of their "best matches this year." They faced two players whom they've faced many times, Mate Pavić and Marcelo Arévalo. We talk about how they handle facing players who they know so well and who know them, as well as the windy conditions.

I also asked them if they believe their consistent partnership helps early in the season when other teams are often new. At the end, Horacio and Marcel open up about what changes might help doubles become more popular.

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**Join the #1 Doubles Strategy Newsletter for Club Tennis Players** 
New doubles strategy lessons weekly straight to your inbox: https://www.thetennistribe.com/join-the-tribe/
**Doubles Strategy Courses** These video courses will help you play smarter doubles and make winning easier.
Net Play Strategy for Doubles - The Masterclass: https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/net-play-strategy-for-doubles25 Winning Doubles Tactics Video Course: https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/25-winning-doubles-tacticsLeague Doubles Training Masterclass Video Course: https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/league-doubles-training
**Doubles Ebooks** These guides offer proven advice to improve your doubles strategy.
25 Winning Doubles Tactics:  https://www.thetennistribe.com/25-winning-doubles-tactics/Return Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/return-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/Serve Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/serve-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/Net Play Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/net-play-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/

Joe 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 for no-ad or pressure points and what club players can learn by watching the pros. Rajeev's answer to this has nothing to do with tennis and is something all doubles players should hear.

Joe also shares his thoughts on what doubles needs to become more popular.
Here is a segment of my interview with Adam: https://floridatennis.com/blogs/news/talking-with-doubles-expert-will-boucekIf you haven't already filled out the Pro Doubles Survey, please do that here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5Z9qx8VGW-I5C4xHaaeEjpYuoRG-aV0FubWKPcS2Mv4K5Mw/viewform?usp=sf_link
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**Join the #1 Doubles Strategy Newsletter for Club Tennis Players** 
New doubles strategy lessons weekly straight to your inbox: https://www.thetennistribe.com/join-the-tribe/
**Doubles Strategy Courses** These video courses will help you play smarter doubles and make winning easier.
Net Play Strategy for Doubles - The Masterclass: https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/net-play-strategy-for-doubles25 Winning Doubles Tactics Video Course: https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/25-winning-doubles-tacticsLeague Doubles Training Masterclass Video Course: https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/league-doubles-training
**Doubles Ebooks** These guides offer proven advice to improve your doubles strategy.
25 Winning Doubles Tactics:  https://www.thetennistribe.com/25-winning-doubles-tactics/Return Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/return-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/Serve Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/serve-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/Net Play Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/net-play-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/

Elise Mertens is the 2nd ranked doubles player on the WTA tour. She has four major titles including the 2024 Australian Open.

I spoke with Elise in Miami after her 1st round victory. We talk about that match, practicing for singles vs doubles, and how she and Hsieh Su-wei adjust to different opponents.

Elise also shares why focusing on your good points can help you in pressure moments and a few thoughts on marketing for doubles.

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**Join the #1 Doubles Strategy Newsletter for Club Tennis Players** 
New doubles strategy lessons weekly straight to your inbox: https://www.thetennistribe.com/join-the-tribe/
**Doubles Strategy Courses** These video courses will help you play smarter doubles and make winning easier.
Net Play Strategy for Doubles - The Masterclass: https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/net-play-strategy-for-doubles25 Winning Doubles Tactics Video Course: https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/25-winning-doubles-tacticsLeague Doubles Training Masterclass Video Course: https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/league-doubles-training
**Doubles Ebooks** These guides offer proven advice to improve your doubles strategy.
25 Winning Doubles Tactics:  https://www.thetennistribe.com/25-winning-doubles-tactics/Return Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/return-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/Serve Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/serve-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/Net Play Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/net-play-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/

Wesley Koolhof and Nikola Mektić have been one of the best doubles teams on the ATP Tour in 2024. They've won three titles so far, including Indian Wells, and I spoke with them in Miami after their first-round win.

We talked about the match, their 10-point tiebreaker success, how they handle pressure & nerves (they each deal with it differently), and Wesley's goals for his last year on tour.

Also, please fill out the Pro Doubles Survey!

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**Join the #1 Doubles Strategy Newsletter for Club Tennis Players** 
New doubles strategy lessons weekly straight to your inbox: https://www.thetennistribe.com/join-the-tribe/
**Doubles Strategy Courses** These video courses will help you play smarter doubles and make winning easier.
Net Play Strategy for Doubles - The Masterclass: https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/net-play-strategy-for-doubles25 Winning Doubles Tactics Video Course: https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/25-winning-doubles-tacticsLeague Doubles Training Masterclass Video Course: https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/league-doubles-training
**Doubles Ebooks** These guides offer proven advice to improve your doubles strategy.
25 Winning Doubles Tactics:  https://www.thetennistribe.com/25-winning-doubles-tactics/Return Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/return-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/Serve Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/serve-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/Net Play Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/net-play-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/