Type:  TerminologyLevel:  2.5 - 5.0Participation:  None TOPIC: When the Helper has to run behind the Hunter for a deep lob, the Helper tells the Hunter to "Get Back" so they can play defense together. When the Helper has to "Abandon Ship" they don't leave their partner behind.  EFFECT ON GAME: Getting back together and hitting a high lob will help to neutralize the opponents advantage and keep o...

Type:  TerminologyLevel:  2.5 - 5.0Participation:  None TOPIC: In The Previdi System, it's important to understand where you are supposed to hit the ball when you're the Hunter or the Helper. Deep to Deep and Short to Short will help you remember where to hit based on your role at that time. EFFECT ON GAME: Hitting the appropriate shots will help you to set yourself and your partner up as well a...

Type:  TerminologyLevel:  2.5 - 5.0Participation:  None TOPIC: In The Previdi System, the terms Hunter and Helper define the positioning and shot selection of the two doubles partners. EFFECT ON GAME: Once you and your partner have mastered Hunter and Helper positioning and shot selection, you will eliminate randomness, bad decisions and poor decisions. You will always be on the same page and ca...

Type:  TerminologyLevel:  2.5 - 5.0Participation:  None TOPIC: In The Previdi System terminology, the Moment of Truth is the foundation upon which all shots are built. EFFECT ON GAME: If you are consistent at the Contact Point (Moment of Truth), you will be able to be consistent and accurate, the two most important qualities in doubles. ...

Type:  TerminologyLevel:  2.5 - 5.0Participation:  None TOPIC: When you hit the SAL Return in The Previdi System, you're going to get many angled balls back in response. If you don't put the net strap in between you and the opponent, you will be vulnerable to those angles. Any time you're the Helper, put the netstrap between you and the opponent so you're positioned in the center of all the possi...

Type:  TerminologyLevel:  2.5 - 5.0Participation:  None TOPIC: In order to be a great doubles player, you need to master the mid court area. You're going to be moving through this area on your first volley as a server or receiver. In The Previdi System we call this area "Pro Man's land" because great players at all levels are proficient at setting up points from this area.  EFFECT ON GAME: Once ...

Type:  TerminologyLevel:  2.5 - 5.0Participation:  None TOPIC: In The Previdi System, "Jail" is the area in front of the server near the service line and the singles sideline. Hitting here with a SAL (Short, Angled, Low) Return, will give your opponents few options and will set up you and your partner to control play at the net. EFFECT ON GAME: The beauty of "Jail" is that hitting returns (or ot...

Type:  TerminologyLevel:  2.5 - 5.0Participation:  None TOPIC: In order to put your opponents in "Jail", you need to hit a SAL ( Short, Angled , Low) ball.  EFFECT ON GAME: If you perfect the SAL Return, you will be limiting your opponents options and controlling play. You will also open the court up for other, complementary shots, such as the Offensive Lob Return. ...