Doubles Only Tennis Podcast

Mehrban Iranshad is the founder of Tennis Summit, an online tennis conference for club players who want to improve. I've presented at the conference for four years in a row and have a presentation this year on doubles formations (live now).

Sign up for here to watch my presentation. You'll also get access to lessons from other coaches like Paul Annacone, the former coach of Pete Sampras and Roger Federer, 19x grand slam champion Gigi Fernandez, Jonathan Stokke, and more.

In this podcast, Mehrban covers his 3 favorite lessons from Tennis Summit so far.
The best volley targets from Peter Freeman.
Anticipation tips from Louis Cayer.
Australian formation benefits from... me 🙂
I also discussed a few other doubles strategies in this one. If you're serious about improving your game, do not miss this opportunity to learn for free.

Sign up for Tennis Summit here.
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**Other Free Doubles Content**
Serve Strategy Cheatsheet
Return Strategy Cheatsheet
Serve Strategy 101 - Video Course

In this AMA episode, I answer questions from players I've coached recently, as well as Tennis Tribe Members.
You'll learn how to respond when an opponent has a clear pattern that keeps beating you, an in-depth breakdown of I-Formation, practice ideas, and how to play with non-strategically minded partners.
The first 3 are free to all, while you'll need to become a member for the last 3.
How to handle someone who hits sharp angles.
What to do if someone keeps lobbing the return vs the I-formation.
How to play doubles with a partner who isn't interested in strategy and just "smacks the ball."
Member only: The best way to attack the I-formation, and what to consider.
Member only: All the different ways to cover the lob after you get a short, approach shot.
Member only: 12+ themed practice ideas for a 90-minute clinic, and how I think about planning drills.
If you're in the Miami area and want to sign up for my doubles camp on April 18-19, we do have a couple of spots left. Shoot me an email (will[at]thetennistribe.com) or sign up here.
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Tennis Tribe Members get access to premium video lessons, a monthly member-only webinar, doubles strategy Ebooks & Courses, exclusive discounts on tennis gear, and more.
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**Other Free Doubles Content**
Serve Strategy Cheatsheet
Return Strategy Cheatsheet
Serve Strategy 101 - Video Course

Andy Fitzell is the coach of rising US doubles stars JJ Tracy and Robert Cash. I spoke with Andy at Indian Wells to unpack how a pro team actually prepares, competes, and keeps improving when the margins are almost invisible.
We dig into scouting, training plans, partner psychology, and what tennis needs to change for doubles to get the attention it deserves. 
Match-day practice and routines at Indian Wells 
The use of film for both scouting and technical improvement
Learning doubles through Vic Braden, Steve Smith, and other coaching mentors
Developing JJ and Robert as individuals and as a team
Using brain typing to tailor coaching, improve communication, and reduce friction 
Changing serve technique and improving net play with video, rationale, and practice
Why change feels hard, and how daily reps overwrite old habits
Managing expectations after breakout results and staying with the process
Learning from losses by reviewing video and spotting repeatable patterns
The doubles scoring system and what could make doubles more popular
Andy is a walking encyclopedia of tennis knowledge, so I'm sure I'll have him on again in the future. Be sure to watch JJ Tracy and Robert Cash on Tennis TV and TC Plus this year!
Links:
Vic Braden - watch his "Go for a Winner" video
Steve Smith from Great Base Tennis
Learn more about Andy & follow:
GPTCA Profile
Instagram
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**Become a Tennis Tribe Member**
Tennis Tribe Members get access to premium video lessons, a monthly member-only webinar, doubles strategy Ebooks & Courses, exclusive discounts on tennis gear, and more.
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**Other Free Doubles Content**
Serve Strategy Cheatsheet
Return Strategy Cheatsheet
Serve Strategy 101 - Video Course

Jan Zielinski and Luke Johnson are both top 30 ATP doubles players who recently reached the Australian Open semifinals. I sat down with them at Indian Wells to talk about what clicked early in their new partnership, the season so far, and more. We spoke about emotional intensity, brutally close losses, mixed doubles, and why doubles still isn’t marketed like the product it can be.
What “great practice” looks like and why small gains matter 
How the partnership forms and how offseason training actually works 
Early-season lessons from Australia plus grit in tight moments 
Building points for your partner instead of chasing hero shots 
Sets versus drills and how to use match data fast 
Where Jan's on-court emotion comes from, plus the benefits and downsides 
Their crazy loss in Acapulco and how they process it
Mixed doubles strategy with Hsieh Su-wei (they won two Grand Slams in 2024)
What to change about US Open mixed doubles access 
Why ATP doubles marketing lags, plus simple fixes like better highlights
Jan and Luke are one of the most entertaining teams to watch on the pro tour, with amazing return skills, impressive volleys, and highlight points. Watch them throughout the 2026 season on Tennis TV and Tennis Channel Plus.
Learn more about Jan & follow:
ATP Profile
Wikipedia
Instagram
Learn more about Luke & follow:
ATP Profile
Wikipedia
Instagram
Previous interviews with Luke: Luke Johnson Interview: Tiebreaker Strategy, Climbing the Rankings, & Winning the Barcelona ATP 500
Preparing for the French Open Quarterfinal with Coach Calvin Betton, Sander Arends, & Luke Johnson

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Tennis Tribe Members get access to premium video lessons, a monthly member-only webinar, doubles strategy Ebooks & Courses, exclusive discounts on tennis gear, and more.
Learn More & Sign Up Here

**Other Free Doubles Content**
Serve Strategy Cheatsheet
Return Strategy Cheatsheet
Serve Strategy 101 - Video Course

David Collins is the coach of Grand Slam-winning ATP doubles players John Peers and Michael Venus. I spoke with him at Indian Wells to get practical advice about doubles training, from tour-level first-volley reps to simple technique fixes that instantly change your net game. We also dig into why club players fear the net, how to build a better doubles player over a year, and what pro doubles needs to grow. 
How John Peers preps the day before a match with scouting, serve-plus-one priorities, and specific volley patterns
Michael Venus’s injury update, return plan, and what a long rehab block demands
The catch-to-volley drill that keeps the hand in front and stops the shoulder turn that causes late contact
A high-speed server's partner drill that trains angle volleys, poaches, split-step timing, and lob awareness
A simple development plan for club doubles players that sharpens strengths while raising weak areas
The three net fears and concrete fixes for passing lanes, lobs, overheads, and getting jammed
Why pro doubles struggles for visibility, and what better streaming and promotion could change
How to pair partners at the club level by matching comfort zones and contrasting skills
Upcoming Doubles Camps:
Dallas-Fort Worth: https://thetennistribe.com/camps/fort-worth/
Miami: https://racksandraquets.com/pages/miami-doubles-strategy-weekend-with-will-boucek
Learn more about David & follow:
ATP Profile
Instagram
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**Join the #1 Doubles Strategy Newsletter for Club Tennis Players** 
New doubles strategy lessons weekly straight to your inbox

**Become a Tennis Tribe Member**
Tennis Tribe Members get access to premium video lessons, a monthly member-only webinar, doubles strategy Ebooks & Courses, exclusive discounts on tennis gear, and more.
Learn More & Sign Up Here

**Other Free Doubles Content**
Serve Strategy Cheatsheet
Return Strategy Cheatsheet
Serve Strategy 101 - Video Course