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Gaby Dabrowski: Closing the net to win more doubles matches

Gaby Dabrowski: Closing the net to win more doubles matches

FromBaseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke


Gaby Dabrowski: Closing the net to win more doubles matches

FromBaseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke

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Length:
34 minutes
Released:
Mar 11, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Gaby Dabrowski is our guest for the 59th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Gaby is the 2023 US Open Women's Doubles Champion and has been ranked as high as 4th in the WTA rankings. She also won the 2017 French Open and the 2018 Australian Open in Mixed Doubles. We talk:1:35 Mixed vs. women's doubles2:42 Returning a faster serve4:10 Where to stand on a kick serve5:00 Lobbing6:24 Return targets8:08 Players with weaker backhand volleys10:12 Getting comfortable at the net13:53 When to close the net16:08 The close-lag structure17:20 How to hit a better overhead18:54 Communicating with your partner21:28 Don't be a dickhead25:10 What she wishes she knew at the beginning of her career27:27 Best coaching advice she's ever received29:02 What amateurs don't know about pro doubles31:32 Best advice for the 4.0 playerClick here to subscribe to my YouTube channelhttps://youtube.com/@StokkeTennis?si=4RLwRvnRepGZZyXl
Released:
Mar 11, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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Baseline Intelligence is a podcast dedicated to providing a broad array of insights and perspectives for both highly competitive and recreational tennis players. In addition to comprehensive discussions related to proper technique, helpful practice, training and strategy recommendations, this podcast explores the dimensions of important mental training, and the application and interpretation of meaningful tennis analytics. Just as important, this podcast aims to be a fun, entertaining and informative listen that includes candid interviews with top ATP and WTA players, up-and-coming tour players, top NCAA men’s and women’s tennis coaches, and other leading voices in the world of tennis.