Entries by Gary Garner

Let’s Play Tennis Program

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In coordination with Virginia Beach Tennis Patrons Association, Gary Garner is starting a new exciting tennis summer series aimed to benefit Virginia Beach students of all ages.  This new program launches this summer and incorporates introductory free clinics, drill sessions, match play, and tournaments in a fun, competitive environment.  Our goal is to help grow the game of […]

Test Your Tennis Smarts

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Quizzes for Different Levels: Future Stars – download here The Intermediate Player – download here The High School Player – download here The Tournament Player – download here

Successful Doubles Returns

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Good receivers have consistent returns but are also able to add variety to keep their opponents guessing. A good receiver should have at least 4 different return options. Work on these returns to keep the server off balance and your partner in a controlled aggressive position.  The most basic return in your arsenal is the […]

Doubles Styles of Play and Formations

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One Up, One Back Teams that play one up, one back are just playing singles with an observer stationed at the net. This is the easiest team to beat. The one up, one back formation leaves a big hole between the baseline and net player. This puts a premium on an efficient baseliner. Remember to […]

The Doubles Dance

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The job of the net players as they move back and forth without the ball is instrumental in controlling the point. “Just because you’re not hitting the ball doesn’t mean you don’t matter”. When you are the server’s partner and at the net Your job is to control their shot and force them to go […]

Winning the Doubles Warm Up

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Most doubles teams warm up and then spin the racket. It is important to know the serving order prior to warming up. Introduce yourself, spin the racket and decide, do you want to serve or receive 1st. What side you want to start off on and what court (deuce or ad) you want to play. […]

Thoughts on Doubles

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Doubles is a game of percentages and placement. Each player should be responsible for 65% of the court. With that in mind, the game of doubles is not hard to figure out. You just have to make your shots. KEEP it SIMPLE: The tactics in doubles should have a solid foundation with emphasis on execution. […]

Doubles – Australian and “I” Formations

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Playing good doubles is an art. When played correctly it is a game of fast hands, anticipation, and deft volleys.  Above all else, it is a game played by two people on the same side of the net. Your team is functioning at its maximum efficiency if both players enter the same point. An excellent […]

Playing in the Wind

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EXPECT the UNEXPECTED and IMPROVISE 1st accept the fact that you’re not going to play your “A Game.” “Don’t fight battles you cannot win”. Determined that the wind is out of your control try to use it to your advantage. Keep it simple, embrace the challenge.. It’s HAPPY FEET DAY. On your toes and expect […]

Underspin Slice Shot

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There are 3 main types of underspin shots, each one referring to the depth of the shot. The greatest element of this shot is the disguise factor. To have a shot that you can hit at different depths will also give you many options to defend, neutralize, and attack your opponent. The DROP SHOT is […]