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Season #25 Episode#:20 Shaun Boyce and Rob Carver

Want to take control of your tennis match right from the first point? In this episode of the GoTennis! Podcast, Shaun Boyce teams up with USPTA elite pro Rob Carver to share a game-changing tip that will help you set the tone early and keep your opponents on the defensive.

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Key Facts Raised by Rob Carver

In this short episode, Rob Carver shares some intriguing tricks that can change your playing style. Here are the key facts he raised-

• Set the tone early: Poach the very first point of your match, regardless of whether you win or lose. The goal is to establish confidence and disrupt your opponent’s rhythm.
• Take charge of the game: Attack the first easy second serve by going down the line or even lobbing the net player to set your play patterns early.
• Make your opponent react: By setting aggressive patterns of play, you force your opponent to react to you rather than allowing them to control the game.

Special Thanks

• A big thank you to regeovenate.com for the use of their studio.
• Special thanks to Signature Tennis for their ongoing support of the podcast.

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