Podcast #145: 4 Keys To Incredible Defense.
Some of the toughest shots in tennis are those that must be hit while on the run, trying to track down an offensive ball hit by your opponent. In today’s episode of tennis instructions podcast you’ll learn the four key areas of tennis that you need to develop in order to get as many of these types of shots back. Stop watching good shots travel past you in this tennis lesson, find out how!
Podcast #142: Learn what is most important to putting together a winning strategy both in singles and doubles play!
Stroke technique is only part of winning a tennis match. Being mentally tough and putting together a winning game plan are completely separate and even more important than technique a large percentage of the time. Today Ian talks about what is most important tactically to winning both singles and doubles matches. Start winning more matches with better tactics!
Podcast #122: Listen in as Ian talks to Dave “The Koz” Kozlowski about adding more offense to your tennis game by using slice and backspin.
Whenever tennis players think of offense hitting the ball with power and pace definitely comes to mind first. Did you know that you can also create offense by using slice? On today’s show Ian talks to Koz about how this is obtained and where recreational players can start using backspin to keep their opponents off guard.
Podcast #114: Andy Zodin gives his thoughts on what it takes to build a game plan and anticipate your opponents moves in singles
Andy Zodin is back on the Essential Tennis Podcast to lend his expertise on the topic of anticipation during singles competition. He discusses with Ian things to look for on the court during your matches such as your opponents balance, court positioning, and stroke technique. Did you know that playing smart tennis is very much like a game of chess? Listen in to find out how.
Podcast 108: Listen to Dave “The Koz” Kozlowski and Ian talk about which is more important to tennis players: control or power.
Today I have a special guest on the Podcast: Dave “The Koz” Kozlowski. Koz has a huge passion for the game of tennis and has been around the sport his entire life. Listen to him give his thoughts on which is more important for ET listeners: power or control. How do you get control exactly? When should you add power? Also listen for instructions on how to enter for a free Flip UltraHD!
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 105: What do you do when ‘Plan A’ doesn’t work in your singles play? How should lefties strategize for singles?
Today I answer two great questions having to do with singles strategy. The first question has to do with changing up your strategy once you realize that your A Game isn’t cutting the mustard. Learn how to mix up your strategy and try something new during competition. Secondly I talk about the Wardlaw Directionals and using left hand dominance to be an advantage in singles play.
Podcast 95: Special guest Will Hamilton and I talk about keeping tennis fresh and picking out strategical cues from your opponents.
Today I have a special guest on the show: Will Hamilton of Fuzzy Yellow Balls! Together we tackle two listener questions. The first one has to do with keeping tennis fun and fresh even if you are on the court a ton. This should be a big help to all the coaches out there as well as those of you who are on the practice court lots of hours every week. The second question has to do with paying attention during competition and puting together a solid strategy.
Podcast 94: Today’s topics include competitive tennis etiquette, using a ball machine most effectively, and the use of disguise in your game.
When you’re playing a doubles tennis match is it poor sportsmanship to continually hit at the weaker of your two opponents? What is the best way to take advantage of time spent on the court with a ball machine and what strokes are best to work on? Lastly I talk about the use of disguise in your tennis game and whether or not it’s appropriate to work on.
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 85: What is the best way to deal with the sun in your eyes? How do you correctly approach playing somebody who’s better than you?
Ever have problems with the sun blinding you during your serve? In today’s show I discuss several strategies to make it more tolerable. Next I talk about two questions having to do with playing opponents who are stronger than you are. Listen to my four tips about this type of match!
Podcast 83: Today I share my top three things to do and not do if you want to strategize like a pro. I also discuss which is better: power or placement.
Are you playing your tennis matches blind, focusing on the wrong things and giving up more points than you should be? I talk today about what’s at the core of strategy: making adjustments on the court. I also spend time talking about which is better: placement or power. A question for the ages!
Podcast 73: Today’s show is an “old school” versus “new school” discussion between myself and Ron Miller
Listeners have commented to me in the past that I never have any guests on the show who disagree with anything that I say. Today’s podcast changes all that! Fellow podcaster Ron Miller and myself disucss the merits and draw backs of slice and topspin ground strokes as well as our views as teachers towards both spins.
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