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The Art of Doubles: Winning Tennis Strategies (Paperback)

by Pat Blaskower (Author) "Picking the right person to share your tennis life with is no small matter..." (more)
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Paperback: 144 pages
Publisher: Betterway Books; 1st edition (February 15, 1994)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1558703306
ISBN-13: 978-1558703308
Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.9 x 0.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #401,602 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Picking the right person to share your tennis life with is no small matter. Read the first page

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This book cites 7 books:

The Book of the Courtier (Penguin Classics) by Baldesar Castiglione on page 103
The Mental Game by James E. Loehr on page 13
Intelligent Doubles: A Sensible Approach to Better Doubles Play by Skip Singleton in Back Matter
Centered Skier, The by Denise McCluggage on page 103
Bartleby The Scrivener by Herman Melville on page 71

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5.0 out of 5 stars Order two at once: share one with your doubles partner, March 15, 1999

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This is a must read for the player who wants to advance. I wish I had this book five years ago when our team went to USTA sectionals. Every chapter has practical advice to win at doubles. It's worth at least a game every set. The book can be read and re-read until the truths sink in. Improvement does happen when the player realizes that there are optimum plays and positions and begins to understand what their jobs on the court are. Well worth the price.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A good supplement to the real thing, October 23, 2000

By	Debbie Lee Wesselmann (the Lehigh Valley, PA) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

To improve one's game, nothing beats getting out on the court and playing competitive doubles, but this book is a great off-court companion. By breaking down various situations into easy to understand components, Blaskower enables players to understand why certain shots and positions are better than others. She uses photographs and figures to illustrate her points, thus reinforcing her words with visual aids. Don't read this book only once - refer to it often as you improve your doubles strategy.

This book is not for beginners because it makes certain assumptions about your understanding of tennis. I recommend it for the advanced beginner and intermediate player (NTRP 2.5 to 3.5) to hone teamwork and shot selection.

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5.0 out of 5 stars This is the best book on doubles strategy yet., January 4, 1999

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Having played and coached at the college level, Blaskower pretty much summed up in a couple of hours what took me years to learn the hard way. I hope my competitors don't read this book. This is a great book for intermediate and up.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Art of Doubles, First Edition
Definitely a book to get at whatever level you are at. Lots of good strategies and explanations of shots, placements and tactics.

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