A common tactic that everyone uses when playing doubles is volleying to the middle between your opponents.  And there are also certain instincts that just “happen” when hitting to that middle.  Now, as you all know,  all kinds of things happen when you’re at the net and you hit the ball down the middle in doubles. There can be confusion or indecision as to whose ball it is, is it yours or mine? And there’s... 

(Video shot in Manzanillo, Mexico)…  Here’s the scenario: You’re playing doubles and all four of you end up at the net. The volleys are quick and everybody’s involved. Bang!!  Smack!!  Wham!!  Bang!! Then whaack!! right into the net!  Don’t ya just hate that!!!  What happened?  Read More →

Here we are in Mazatlan, Mexico, February 16th-23rd with Scott Borowiak on one of his Golf and Tennis Tours. This doesn’t get any better! 80 degree weather, tennis on the Red Clay, beautiful beaches, fun evenings,  great adventures!  Come with us on our next Getaway!!  Read More →

(Video shot in Manzanillo, Mexico)…  Nothing is more fun than hitting a big overhead well, and you’ve all done it! You hit a penetrating volley to the corner, move into the net forcing your opponent to lob, you move back and crush it for a winner! yeah baby! That’s what everybody expects to do, but that’s not always what happens. Here’s a clever key to this scenario…..  Read More →

The CleverTennis gang is headed back to Sun Valley, Idaho for our next Tennis Getaway and this is one trip you don’t want to miss!  Lot’s of tennis with great instructors,  and lots of fun with great people – it doesn’t get any better!  Yeah baby! Sign Up for our Sun Valley Tennis Getaway!  Read More →

(Video shot in Sun Valley, Idaho)… Many times I’ve noticed a common error that happens in doubles when a player is returning a second serve in a pressure situation.  The tighter the match, the more chances of it happening. The score is 4-5, 30-40, and you are the receiver.  The server misses her first serve and you and your partner have a set point with a second serve coming! And your thinking “Great!, second...