Podcast #188: Forehand Shazam!

The first topic in today’s show is a little move that adds “shazam” to your results! If you’re looking for more power and topspin on your forehand ground stroke then definitely check out what this move is and how you can go about making it a habit. I also talk about the correct time to use a drop shot during your singles points. Find out the 6 times that are terrible to use this sneaky little play, and what you should be looking for when deciding to use it or not.

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September 20th, 2011

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!

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September 12th, 2011

Podcast #186: Video Talk with Adam of FYB

Hands down the best fastest way to improve your technique and strategy is through video analysis! Shooting video of yourself playing or hitting can seem daunting at first but it definitely doesn’t have to be complicated or difficult. In today’s podcast I interview the video guru behind the success of Fuzzy Yellow Balls. He gives a LOT of very practice advice about how to use simple cameras and software to check out and improve your own game.

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September 6th, 2011

Podcast #185: Will Hamilton Talks Doubles Strategy

My guest on today’s podcast is Fuzzy Yellow Balls co-founder Will Hamilton. Together we discuss what working with the best doubles team of all time was like. He talks about exactly why Bob and Mike Bryan have been so successful, and what parts of their game YOU can copy and implement for more doubles success on the court. For a free two hour instructional course featuring the Bryan’s CLICK HERE!

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August 29th, 2011

Podcast #182: Poker Face

It’s widely accepted that keeping a totally neutral exterior during tennis matches is the way to go when it comes to mental tennis, but in today’s show I’m going to give you a few reasons why that might not be the case! Sure, we can all come up with a list of past champions that never batted an eye regardless of the situation or how frustrating things might be for them, but at the end of the day that just isn’t realistic or even best in terms of performance for all of us. Find out when it’s ok to let off a little steam, and what ways are best to do it!

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August 9th, 2011

Podcast #180: I Formation Tactics

If you play any doubles at all then you need to be familiar with the I formation! In today’s episode of the podcast my guest is friend and former teammate Jason Cole. Together we go over a full overview of how to use the I formation, when it’s typically most successful, how to manage signals, what parts of the court both players should be covering, and more! Start using these tactics right away so confuse and intimidate your opponents, it’s really a lot of fun!

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July 25th, 2011
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