Winning Doubles: Strategies, Key Concepts and Shot-by-shot Playbook for All Players at All Levels - Softcover

Singles tennis may take the spotlight at center court, but for the 25 million tennis players in America, doubles is the game they play. Tennis experts estimate 80% or more of amateur tennis players play doubles, yet few books have ever focussed on the doubles player - and none so comprehensively as Winning Doubles.Here veteran tennis coach Scott Perlstein presents a clear and detailed analysis of the strategies, techniques, and shot sequences that make for a great doubles game. After discussing the nature of doubles play - everything from the doubles court and basic doubles etiquette to team signaling and advanced points-in-progress strategies - the book proceeds to a unique "playbook" format in which 150 black-and-white action photographs and step-by-step instructions address every likely doubles configuration.Winning Doubles is essential reading for doubles players at every level. (81/2 X 11, 208 pages, b&w photos)