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Neal Skupski Interview: Practice Drills, Scouting Opponents, & Mixed Doubles
Neal Skupski Interview: Practice Drills, Scouting Opponents, & Mixed Doubles
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26 minutes
Released:
Feb 13, 2024
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Podcast episode
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Neil Skupski is one of the best doubles players in the world over the last several years. He's a 3-time Wimbledon Champion, winning 2 mixed titles (2021, 22) and 1 men's title (2023), former world #1, and a recent Australian Open mixed doubles finalist. He is currently the #8 ranked doubles player on the ATP Tour.I spoke with Neil on a day off for him at the 2024 Dallas Open. In this episode, we dive deep into his practice drills and routines, including specific tactics that apply to real match situations for doubles.You'll learn:A defensive volley drill that Neil & his partner, Santiago Gonzalez, worked on that day.The best target when you're at the baseline & the other 3 players are at the net.Their routine for practicing serves & returns.How Neil uses analytics & how the LTA provides data for him and other British doubles players.We also discuss mixed doubles strategy, including his partnership with Desirae Krawczyk who has two Wimbledon titles with Neil. Then I ask about how his relationship with Ken Skupski, Neil's brother, former teammate, and current coach, works so well. At the end, Neil shares his thoughts on making doubles more popular.-----**Join the #1 Doubles Strategy Newsletter for Club Tennis Players** New doubles strategy lessons weekly straight to your inbox: https://www.thetennistribe.com/join-the-tribe/**Doubles Strategy Courses** These video courses will help you play smarter doubles and make winning easier.Net Play Strategy for Doubles - The Masterclass: https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/net-play-strategy-for-doubles25 Winning Doubles Tactics Video Course: https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/25-winning-doubles-tacticsLeague Doubles Training Masterclass Video Course: https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/league-doubles-training**Doubles Ebooks** These guides offer proven advice to improve your doubles strategy.25 Winning Doubles Tactics: https://www.thetennistribe.com/25-winning-doubles-tactics/Return Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/return-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/Serve Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/serve-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/Net Play Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/net-play-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/
Released:
Feb 13, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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