Podcast #153: 3 Drills To Improve Your Forehand
On today’s show Ian talks about three misconceptions relating to forehand improvement: one having to do with weight transfer, the second about taking the ball early, and the third about “staying low”. He talks about all three, what plays should actually be doing in regards to each technical topic, and also delivers three different drills to work on your forehand!
Link to the video discussed on this episode: http://www.tennisresources.com/index.cfm?area=video_detail&vidid=3672&rv=1
Podcast #148: How To Hit On The Run!
One of the most difficult things in tennis is trying to hit while moving yourself urgently from one part of the court to another. How can we best move our feet to get to the right spot and coordinate that effort with our upper body to hit the best possible shot? Learn how on today’s show! Also listen to Ian talk about using your court time wisely when your partner isn’t as strong as you are.
Podcast #141: Learn how to stop missing so many easy, how volleys! Also find out what the best footwork pattern is for deep overheads. Net play special!
It’s always the worst playing a long point, getting to the net, being rewarded with a high volley or overhead and then making an unforced error! On today’s podcast you’ll learn what the best technique is to hit high volleys firmly and consistently and also how exactly to move back for a tough overhead.
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 #133: Learn 3 things to help you return more shots in play that your club pro hasn’t taught you! Also learn how the pros create tons of power on groundstrokes and serves.
There are 3 simple yet incredibly important factors that completely decide whether or not you’ll get to a ball comfortably, or even get to it at all around the court. On today’s show learn what those things are and how you can improve them right away! Ian also talks about how the pros make so much power on their groundstrokes and serves, and why many recreational players do not even though they try super hard.
Podcast #129: Stop positioning yourself too close to the ball on your ground strokes! Learn how.
So many recreational players position themselves too close to the ball over and over again. Stop doing that! In today’s show you’ll learn two drills that you can do with a partner that will improve your judgement of where the ball is and your relationship to it after it bounces. Also learn how positioning yourself better for easy, short shots.
Podcast 109: Learn about the six different types of tennis footwork and how to use them during groundstrokes, volleys, and overheads.
Today’s show is completely dedicated to one of the most important parts of your tennis game: footwork! Did you know that there are six different ways to move your feet on the tennis court? When they’re all put together correctly a player can become as quick as efficient as possible. Listen to today’s show to find out how!
Podcast 107: Podcast 107: What footwork should you use when getting jammed up by a shot? What’s the best way to play in windy conditions?
Today I answer two listener questions. The first has to do with moving out of the way of a shot that’s jamming you up on the court, both returns of serve and volleys up at the net. What stance should you use to do this? Secondly I talk all about playing in windy conditions and give the top four things to keep in mind.
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 87: Is cardio training good for your tennis game? What are the pros and cons of each of the four different types of stances? Should you play aggressively or consistently?
Today I answer three great questions coming from two different listeners. Our first topic has to do with working out for tennis. Is cardio good for your tennis game? Next up is a question about playing styles, is it better to play consistantly or aggressively? Lastly I go over the four different types of stances along with their pros and cons.
Podcast 66: Four listener questions get answered today with topics ranging from thinking, acceleration, weight transfer, and the kick serve.
So how much should you be thinking about your technique and strokes during your practice hitting? How many things should you be trying to work at on the same day? I also answer questions having to do with racket acceleration, weight transfer, and the swing path on a kick serve as opposed to an American twist.
Podcast 65: Good footwork is absolutely vital to the improvement of your tennis game, listen to Royce and Ian discuss what exactly this entails.
Moving your body to the appropriate place on a tennis court time and time again is what the pros do without even thinking about it. The rest of us usually have tons of room for improvement in this area however and today Royce and I talk about the top ways you can improve your footwork.
Podcast 25: Don’t be scared of the lob, positioning yourself correctly in doubles, moving back for an overhead correctly.
We continue the Focus Topic of the Week today by continuing a discussion about getting to the net successfully in doubles.
Podcast 13: One handed backhand volley technique, split step timing, use of video analysis, hitting an inside out angle forehand groundstroke.
One handed backhand volley technique, split step timing, use of video analysis, hitting an inside out angle forehand groundstroke
Podcast 9: High volley technique, ground stroke positioning, teaching a 5 year old, 3.0 tournament play, basics of spin, why long strokes are better, hitting volleys with power.
High volley technique, ground stroke positioning, teaching a 5 year old, 3.0 tournament play, basics of spin, why long strokes are better, hitting volleys with power.
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