Be part of a winning team on the court! Doubles Tennis Tactics book and video package teaches you what positions and movements to use and what shots to make using proven patterns of play. These two-player team patterns increase consistency, put more pressure on opponents, and result in greater success in competitions.Developed in conjunction with the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and world-renowned coach Louis Cayer, Doubles Tennis Tactics presents a proven system for mastering doubles play. You will discover which patterns are most effective in specific match situations, and you"ll learn court positioning for all four players on the court for each pattern—server, server"s partner, receiver, and receiver"s partner. You"ll also find court coverage for the serving and receiving teams, as well as information on poaching and special formations to improve teamwork. The Doubles Tennis Tactics book contains 103 playing patterns and drills, accompanied by clear court diagrams, that make learning the patterns easy. It also presents different styles of play and shows you how to choose the patterns that will accentuate each partner"s strengths and be most effective against your opponents. The Doubles Tennis Tactics Video, featuring footage of Davis and Federation Cup play, then brings the action to the court. Top international pros demonstrate the patterns and drills shown in the book to help you practice and reinforce the correct patterns. Master the patterns and execute the most effective tactical maneuvers in doubles tennis. Play smart—and play to win—with Doubles Tennis Tactics!