In Moving Without the Ball, Phillip Farmer, Tennis Professional and Coach, discusses the keys of footwork and court positioning before and after hitting the ball, especially in doubles play. Coach Farmer outlines the importance of moving without the ball and situational awareness during a match. Additionally, Coach Farmer details how to use the volley effectively in a match. Finally, Coach Farmer provides a variety of ways to improve your on-court quickness with practice drills.
Topics covered include:
• Moving without the ball
• Court Positioning in Doubles
• Situational Awareness
• Playing Offensively and Defensively
• Developing a player’s quickness
• Footwork
• Doubles Teamwork
• Using the Volley and Lobs
• Practice Drills
