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The Functional Tennis Podcast

Talking ATP Doubles with Rob Morgan, coach of Wimbledon Champion Wesley Koolhof [Ep. 211]

Nov 23, 2023
ATP doubles coach Rob Morgan discusses his learnings as a top doubles coach, the importance of mindset in matches, and the evolving nature of doubles tennis. They explore potential improvements for the sport, the impact of using different balls on players' bodies, and the role of parental involvement in tennis. Rob also shares advice for tennis parents and highlights his tennis academy.
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  • The importance of getting players in the right mindset for matches and the impact of singles players participating in doubles events.
  • The increasing physicality of the doubles game and the need for players to prioritize their physical potential and practice matches to simulate real match situations.

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Insights from Coaching at the ATP Finals

Rob Morgan reflects on his four years as a top coach at the ATP Finals. He discusses how he has improved as a coach during that time and emphasizes the importance of getting players in the right mindset for matches. He also highlights how the doubles game has become more physical over the years and the impact of singles players participating in doubles events. Additionally, he mentions the importance of communication and teamwork among coaches and players.

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