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How to plan your Serve and Third Ball combination
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In each weekly episode over the grass court season, presenter Kate Mason will be joined by tennis experts from the LTA to break down the pro's performances and give you tips and tricks to improve your game.
This week we take a look at how Rothesay Classic quarter-finalist Katie Boulter and Ilkley Trophy finalist Jodie Burrage use their serve to dictate points. Focusing on the serve and third ball combination – a key match analysis topic in the elite game – LTA Performance Analyst Toby West breaks down some key ways the two players try to take control early in their points.
We then head down to the court where LTA expert coach Matt James guides Kate through the ideal serve and third ball strategy for her game.