
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 ----- **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
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