Podcast #144: Low, short shots can be some of the toughest to handle for recreational players. Learn how to deal with them! Also find out if it’s smarter to attack a weakness over and over again.
Do you struggle hitting topspin on really low shots that are close to the net? Most people do and sometimes it’s just better to play a slice or “push” type shot. Find out when this is best to do and how to do it! Also listen in on a discussion about singles tactics: should you play your opponents strength in order to attack to their weakness? Find out!
Podcast #139: Learn how to play an attacking style successfully even against today’s big hitters from the baseline. Four keys to attacking the net in singles!
Players are hitting the ball harder and more aggressively then they used to. This means that coming to the net can be a losing proposition unless you’re smart about it! In today’s show you will learn four main keys to attacking the net successfully even against a big baseline hitter. Also learn about handling high forehand ground strokes.
Podcast #134: Today Ian covers three great topics that include target strategy for your second serve, having a good mental balance in trying to please your coach, and best judging whether or not passing shots are going out at the net!
After missing a first serve should you go right back to the same spot with your second serve or mix it up? Ian talks about three things to keep in mind when making this decision. The second question is all about seeking for approval from a coach, what is a good balance so that you’re not distracted on the court? Lastly Ian discusses judging passing shots when you’re at the net. Should you play ones that are close?
Podcast #131: Not everybody has the same potential for improvement, but are there players out there that will never get to a 4.0 level? Ian also discusses volleys while poaching.
Is it possible that you could work super hard at your tennis game but never get beyond a certain level? What level would that be? In today’s show Ian talks about different ability levels for different people, and how much natural athleticism plays a role in your improvement. He also answers a question about missing volleys while poaching in doubles, start making more!
Podcast #121: Learn 7 new drills to improve your net game in either singles or doubles. Start working on them today!
Being comfortable at the net can introduce a whole new world of options and opportunities to you in singles. Having more solid volleys can obviously improve your doubles game as well! Listen to this episode of the podcast to learn what drills Ian uses to help his students improve at the net, 4 cooperative drills and 3 competitive ones.
Podcast #118: Stop blaming the lob for your doubles losses! Learn how to effectively move back and hit a solid overhead at the net.
I so often hear doubles teams complain about opponents that put up lob after lob in a winning effort against them. If this sounds familiar then you absolutely have to listen to today’s show as I outline the four most important aspects of covering behind you correctly after closing into the net in either doubles or singles. Don’t get caught off guard by the lob anymore!
Podcast 101: What can you do about an opponent who hits passing shots over and over? What is the exact timing of a correct split step?
Have you ever played an opponent in singles that hits incredible passing shots against you every single time you approach the net? What types of strategies or tactics can be used to be more successful? I also discuss the exact timing of the split step in tennis. Should it be before contact, as contact is made, or after contact? Listen in!
Podcast 90: Have you ever been frustrated trying to serve and volley or return and volley? Learn how to do it correctly today!
When serving and volleying or returning and volleying ballance is incredibly important. What is the correct footwork to use on your way up to the net? Should you use a split step or shuffle step? When does the split step take place exactly? Learn the answers to all of these questions and more as I give an outline of the 6 steps to take to a successful split step.
Podcast 60: Learn how to hit deeper groundstrokes on both sides and how to improve your anticipation, positioning, and swing on your overhead.
Do you have problems hitting the ball much past the service line using your groundstrokes? If so this episode is a must listen as I give three different ways to generate more depth on both forehands and backhands. After that I give advice on improving all aspects of your overhead including your anticipation, footwork and positioning, and stroke technique as well.
Podcast 52: Learn how to correctly approach the net in your singles play! Topics include when to approach, aiming your approach shot, and where to stand.
Coming to the net is something that every tennis player should become comfortable doing, even singles players! If you’re not already confident in approaching the net, this podcast will help you understand what’s important to improving your net play.
Podcast 27: How to build confidence approaching the net in singles, discussion of kick serve technique, what racket and strings are good for a 3.0 player?
Would you like to improve your confidence approaching the net in singles? Today we talk about how. I also discuss the technique of hitting a kick serve, and answer an equipment question about strings and frames for a 3.0 player.
Podcast 24: Improving your serve, low volley, and half volley for more confident serve and volley play in doubles.
The Focus Topic of the Week is serving and volleying in doubles. Today we discuss how to improve your serving skills, as well as instruction on how to move into the net more effectively.
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