Paul Annacone is our guest for the 47th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Paul has coached some of the best players in the history of the game, including Pete Sampras, Roger Federer, Tim Henman, Sloane Stephens, and Taylor Fritz. A former top 15 ATP singles player, you can see him weekly as a regular analyst on the Tennis Channel.
We talk:
1:42 Why he rushed the net as a player
3:02 Mixing in serve and volley
5:30 Where to place your first volley
7:48 Height over the net
11:30 Doubles formations
15:15 Difference between hitting well and playing well
18:59 What he learned from Roger Federer
22:22 Evaluating and scouting opponents
26:50 Delayed effects of a successful tactic
31:38 Best coaching advice he's ever received
33:50 Best advice for the 4.0 player
