Podcast #203: Forehand Timing, Footwork and Contact Point
Timing, footwork, and contact point are all at least closely related when it comes to the forehand groundstroke. However, when attempting to diagnose a problem and fix it you need to know which element is at fault and what change to make! Today’s show focuses on exactly those topics as I go into detail on all 3 technique elements of the forehand groundstroke.
Podcast #202: Breaking Out of a Rut
Have you ever experienced a certain stroke getting stuck in a rut when it comes to timing? A very common issue is timing a groundstroke swing late over and over again. I should know, it happens to me! In today’s episode of the podcast I’ll share my favorite method of breaking a student out of a timing rut. It’s a progression of different target areas that will get you swinging freely and correctly in no time.
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Podcast #190: Success vs 5.0 Players
Have you ever played against an opponent much stronger than you who seemed to crush every ball well past your comfort level? How can we possibly bridge the gap between where we are now and that type of play? Today’s episode of the podcast is dedicated to having move success against 5.0 players and anybody else who has big power and offense off the baseline. Learn how to receive these monster shots and send them back with ease!
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Podcast #187: Angle Forehands and Easy Volleys
The first topic in today’s show is safely creating big angles from the baseline by creating more topspin. How exactly should we hit these shots without them sailing wide? I give two practice drills to get a better feel for how vertical you should be swinging. The second topic has to do with mishitting volleys and missing easy volleys in general. I give a great three step system to eliminating miss hit volleys and also talk about how you can hit an offensive volley without losing your consistency!
Podcast #169: Two Handed Backhand Essentials
Today’s show is completely dedicated to the two handed backhand! I discuss all of the most important technical elements related to grip, the backswing, contact point, and follow through. I also throw in some other really important factors including how energy transfers from your right side to left side during a good swing, the use of the kinetic chain, and whether or not using an open stance is a good idea when hitting a two hander. In today’s wrap up I also talk about my attempts at joining a local USTA league.
Podcast #161: How Hard Should You Swing?
So exactly how hard and fast should you be accelerating the racket on a consistent basis? On one hand you don’t want to swing tentative and scared, but on the other going full out all the time will lead to a lot of mistakes, right? Listen to Ian talk about exactly where you acceleration level should be. He also talks about the main essential elements to hitting a topspin forehand, even if you’ve been hitting “old school” for over 30 years!
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Podcast #158: How to Beat Pushers
In today’s show Ian talks about how to better handle the most feared type of player in tennis: the PUSHER! What parts of your game need to be improved and what tactics should you employ to be more successful against this dreaded opponent? Find out by listening! Ian also talks about handling low, short shots in the court.
Podcast #155: Relax For More Power and Spin!
Did you know that you can make more power and more spin without actually trying any harder? If that sounds impossible to you then you definitely need to listen to today’s podcast! Ian talks about the power of relaxation and exactly how much you should be relaxing your arm and grip during a ground stroke. He also discusses the benefit of playing people who are weaker than you and how to deal with losing concentration during such matches.
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 #136: Please make sure that you’re avoiding these three huge technique mistakes! Ian talks about the most common problems on the court.
Through out the countless hours that I’ve spent teaching recreational level tennis players how to improve I’ve definitely seen patterns in the mistakes that they make. Today I talk about the three biggest, most common mistakes that rec players make in their technique. Find out what they are and make sure that you’re on the right track! Ian also answers a question about using two different tosses for the first and second serves.
Podcast #135: Should you be using a straight or bent arm forehand? Ian also talks about increasing your focus on the court to be more successful in match play!
There is a lot of debate online about which forehand technique is the best: straight or bent arm. Today Ian talks about which he likes to teach and why. Other topics include staying positive in the face of losses on the tennis court as well as keeping your concentration when distractions are all around you.
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 #128: Learn what to improve so you can beat pushers. Also find out what tactics are best to use on low, short shots.
So many tennis players absolutely hate playing pushers: tennis players who put no pace on their shots and simply put everything back in play safely. Today Ian talks about what parts of your game need to be improved to start winning against these types of opponents. Ian also talks about dealing with low, short shots. Where should you aim these?
Podcast #123: Find out if you should be picking a target for every shot that you hit and also what factors should play into selecting one.
Would picking a target for a tennis shot ever lead to actually missing it? Today Ian answers that question and also talks about what factors should go into picking your targets as you play your matches. Also discusses is hitting the ball on the rise more aggressively while still maintaining control.
Podcast #119: Learn how to take your ground strokes early and pressure your opponent! Also listen in on how to aim your serve correctly.
Hitting on the rise can be a great way to improve your position on the court and take time away from your opponent at the same time. Learn how to do it correctly in todays show. Ian also discusses the right and wrong way to aim your serve to different parts of the box through good technique.
Podcast 106: Should you really be copying what the pros do on TV? Today my guest is Andy Zodin. We talk about the windshield wiper forehand and western grip, are they for you?
My guest today is Andy Zodin of the “In The Zone” tennis radio show/podcast. Together we tackle two specific techniques which are typically linked to the modern game and discuss weather or not you should be considering them for your own game. Techniques discussed are the windshield wiper follow through and full western grip.
Podcast 98: What’s the best technique for attacking on a weak, short shot? How should pronation be used on a both flat and spin serves?
Today’s show answers two excellent questions from listeners. The first question asks about attaching on a short, weak shot. What technique or footwork changes need to be made if you’re constantly either missing long or into the net on these easy shots? Next up I talked about pronating on the serve. What’s the difference between spin and flat serves, should a continental grip be used for both?
Podcast 93: Is the western grip too extreme for the amateur player?
This week’s show is early and a little bit on the short side due to some holiday travels, but there’s still a new show! Listen in as I discuss the pros and cons of the full western grip. Why exactly is it dubbed “extreme” by myself and many other teachers of tennis? Is it the wrong grip for the recreational level player?
Podcast 92: How do you best defeat an opponent to comes to the net, deal with high backhands, or determine which internet instruction is best for you?
When your opponent in singles continually comes to the net what are the best strategies to use in defeating them? How about when your opponent hits you deep, high shots to your one handed backhand? Lastly I answer a question about picking out the good tennis instruction from everything available on the internet.
Podcast 88: Should you really be copying what the pros do on TV? Today my guest is Andy Zodin. We talk about the windshield wiper forehand and western grip, are they for you?
My guest today is Andy Zodin of the “In The Zone” tennis radio show/podcast. Together we tackle two specific techniques which are typically linked to the modern game and discuss weather or not you should be considering them for your own game. Techniques discussed are the windshield wiper follow through and full western grip.
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