Type:  TipLevel:  2.5 - 5.0Participation:  None TOPIC: This drill is one of the most important drills in The Previdi System. It gets the server to get comfortable playing in any situation when serve and volleying, even if the don't have a partner. Master this drill and you will hold serve against any team.  EFFECT ON GAME: Everyone benefits from this drill and all players will develop great inst...

Type:  TipLevel:  2.5 - 5.0Participation:  None TOPIC: This is another classic Previdi System drill and will help the serving team to work on isolating the receiver (until they can attack the partner).  EFFECT ON GAME: All players will develop great skills and instincts in this drill (game). When you're in a match playing points you will have great court vision and a sense of what to do next tha...

Type:  TipLevel:  2.5 - 5.0Participation:  None TOPIC: In The Previdi System, the dipper is the third return we teach our players.  It puts the server on the defensive and keeps the net player off balance. It's nearly impossible to poach on and is a great complement to the SAL and Offensive lob returns. Follow the progression in this video to master the Dipper! EFFECT ON GAME: The Dipper will ke...

Type:  DrillLevel:  2.5 - 5.0Participation:  2-4 players Topic:   The "Dipper" is the third return of serve in The Previdi System, after SAL and the Offensive Lob. We can use The Dipper to complement The Chipper (or slice) return in both directions on the court. EFFECT ON GAME:  The Dipper adds another element to your game. If your opponent has a weak serve, an aggressive net player or you just ...

Type:  DrillLevel:  2.5 - 5.0Participation:  2-4 players Topic: Efficiency and the ability to take the ball early are critical to be a good doubles player, especially on return of serve.  EFFECT ON GAME: Once you've done this drill on a regular basis, you will be able to take the ball earlier and closer to the net. This allows you to get the ball back more quickly, neutralizing the net player an...

Type:  DrillLevel:  2.5 - 5.0Participation:  2-4 players Topic: Touch is an elusive skill for many, if not most, adult players. Here we show you a progression of drills that will help you to improve or perfect your touch. You can do these with your doubles partner or in a clinic or team practice.    EFFECT ON GAME:  If you make these drills part of your practice regimen you will improve your abi...

Type:  DrillLevel:  2.5 - 5.0Participation:  2-4 players Topic:   There are many applications for underspin (slice or chip) in doubles. The beauty of underspin is that it is very versatile. Return of serve, volley, drop volley, offensive lob and returning overheads all use the same basic technique. EFFECT ON GAME: Once you have mastered underspin you will be amazed how much you're using it in a ...

Type:  DrillLevel:  2.5 - 5.0Participation:  2 - 4 Players TOPIC: The offensive lob return is the complimentary return to the SAL return in The Previdi System. It's important to drill this return and practice a lot of repetitions so we will be consistent in matches. EFFECT ON GAME: If you and your partner get enough practice at this return from this drill and execute it in matches you will have ...

Type:  DrillLevel:  2.5 - 5.0Participation:  2 - 4 Players TOPIC: Most players aren't proficient at serve and volleying because they don't have the timing necessary. In this drill players get many repetitions in a controlled environment so that they can develop timing, technique, recognition and confidence. EFFECT ON GAME: In The Previdi System, we feel all players should be able to learn to ser...

Type:  DrillLevel:  2.5 - 5.0Participation:  2 - 4 Players TOPIC: In The Previdi System, we want the players to understand their roles for positioning and shot selection. This drill helps the Hunter to make good choices and to be in the right position at all times. EFFECT ON GAME: Once a doubles player masters the Hunter and Helper positions, they will be able to play in any situation and their ...

Type:  DrillLevel:  2.5 - 5.0Participation:  2 - 4 Players TOPIC: In The Previdi System, It's imperative that the Hunter and Helper understand where they need to be and where their shots should go. We do drills so that shot selection and positioning become instinctive and permanent. This drill is for the Helper, so that they understand where to hit and when their role can change.  EFFECT ON GAME...

Type:  DrillLevel:  2.5 - 5.0Participation:  2 - 4 Players TOPIC: Practicing Serve and volley vs. return and volley 1 on 1 crosscourt can be very helpful in developing patterns of shots. EFFECT ON GAME: In The Previdi System we want every situation to become instinctive. If you practice one on one crosscourt points you can master the first two shots and learn to read situations better.  ...

Type:  DrillLevel:  2.5 - 5.0Participation:  2 - 4 Players TOPIC: Many players struggle to help their partner when their partner is serving. The only chance they get to practice proper positioning and movement is during a match and that can be intimidating. It also doesn't give them enough repetitions. EFFECT ON GAME: If you perform this drill in your clinic or team practice it wlll help you to ...

Type:  DrillLevel:  2.5 - 5.0Participation:  4 Players TOPIC: A great way to practice serve and volley vs. return and volley is with this drill. It can also be played as a game.  EFFECT ON GAME: By taking the serve out of the equation, we can get the players to work on getting comfortable with the mid court volley in a real match environment with both opponents coming toward the "server." The ne...

Type:  DrillLevel:  2.5 - 5.0Participation:  None Topic:  The Hourglass Drill is drill #2 in The Previdi System and builds on Crosscourt Mini Tennis to help the player learn how to use and increase the angle of the opponents ball. This drill is especially helpful when working on the SAL Return.  EFFECT ON GAME:  Mastering The Hourglass Drill will make it easier to open up the court on an outside...

Type:  DrillLevel:  2.5 - 5.0Participation:  2-4 players Topic:   Crosscourt Mini Tennis is the first drill and the foundation drill of The Previdi System.  Most of our other drills build directly on this drill.  EFFECT ON GAME:  In order to be accurate and consistent, we need to be efficient and have a consistent contact point. The sooner we can hit the ball, especially on the return of serve, ...