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EPISODE · Feb 4, 2026 · 1H 44M

How Points Are Built

from The GreatBase Tennis Podcast · host Steve Smith and Associates

Steve Smith and Dave Anderson preview the Australian Open semifinals through a GreatBase lens, stressing that skill must come before strategy. They revisit court geometry, targets, and why understanding space, margins, and shot production is essential before tactical planning.Episode 286 moves through red, yellow, and green zones, net decision-making, and common modern misconceptions such as serve plus one and avoiding the forecourt. Along the way, they reference classic coaching principles, professional examples, and stories that highlight why fundamentals still decide matches.

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Steve Smith and Dave Anderson preview the Australian Open semifinals through a GreatBase lens, stressing that skill must come before strategy. They revisit court geometry, targets, and why understanding space, margins, and shot production is essential before tactical planning. Episode 286 moves through red, yellow, and green zones, net decision-making, and common modern misconceptions such as serve plus one and avoiding the forecourt. Along the way, they reference classic coaching principles,...

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