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Expert tips on how to beat players at the net in doubles

Expert tips on how to beat players at the net in doubles | Inspired by… episode 5
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Inspired by.. is back this week after the Wimbledon break. On this week’s episode we look at the different tactics used by doubles players to beat their opponents.

Every episode, we join our team of LTA expert analysts and coaches to break down the pros performances at our summer tournaments and give you tips on how to apply their skills to your game.

This week, presenter Kate Mason is joined by Head of Coach Development, Merlin Van de Braam and Performance Analyst, Dev Sharma, as they look through key highlights from the grass court season to explain the tactics used by doubles players to win more points when their opponents are close to the net.

Then we head on court, where Merlin and Kate go through two tactical scenarios you can use to beat net players, the offensive lob and playing the two ball pass.

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