How to Use Spin to Win in Doubles: Topspin, Backspin, & Slice

This is the 5th episode in our 8-part series on doubles strategy.

• Part 1, Time: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1375636/12544725
• Part 2, Movement: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1375636/12723935
• Part 3, Position: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1375636/12772002
• Part 4, Power & Pace: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1375636/12815640

How does spin affect what you do on the doubles court? What are the best ways to use spin to win in doubles?

In this episode, I discuss my favorite times to use different spins on the tennis ball to force errors from the opponent and set my team up to win.

Listen for answers to these questions and more.

• What types of spin serves are best in doubles?
• How can you use spin from the baseline to get to the net and win more points?
• Why do you miss volleys in the net? Or why do they float up high instead of driving through the court?
• How can you develop a more consistent overhead?

These tips will help you know what to practice and how to use topspin, backspin, and slice in doubles.


**Doubles Strategy Course** This video course will teach you the best doubles tactics for serving, returning, rallying, and approaching so that you’ll have a winning plan for every point.

• 25 Winning Doubles Tactics Video Course:https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/25-winning-doubles-tactics

**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/

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