Rajeev Ram: How To String For Different Conditions And Covering The Chip Lob

About this episode

Rajeev Ram discusses techniques for stringing rackets for different conditions and strategies for covering the chip lob in tennis.

If you want to work with me one on one, visit my online academy here: https://www.skool.com/stokke-doubles-academy/about For 10% off your next ADV purchase, click here: https://www.advtennis.pro/JONATHAN70538 We talk: 1:12 Red clay vs green clay 2:34 Keeping your balance on clay 4:27 What makes the clay at Roland Garros special 5:53 The heat in Paris 8:05 Racket tension 12:04 Tactics in the heat 13:40 Covering the slice lob 18:22 Return variety 19:50 Playing in the big moments

People in this episode

Host: Jonathan Stokke

Guest: Rajeev Ram

Topics covered

• racket stringing
• tennis tactics
• clay court play
• heat management
• chip lob coverage

Keywords

• racket tension
• clay courts
• Roland Garros
• tennis strategy
• slice lob

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