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?

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Podcast #132: What 5 things should you do to be a respectable member of the tennis community? Find out now!

There are just some things that you should or shouldn’t do when you’re on a tennis court. Some are tradition, some are just good manners, but not all of these things are commonly known to all recreational tennis players. Ian also talks about what to develop next after achieving a great spin serve!

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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.

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Podcast 111: Is there an unwritten rule about hitting at the female in a mixed doubles match? Find out when Jason and Ian discuss.

In today’s podcast my guest is tennis professional Jason Cole. Together we discuss three listener questions. The first has to do with choking up on your handle, should you be doing this on any of your tennis shots? Next we discuss strategies to use in a mixed doubles match including whether or not to hit towards the woman frequently. Lastly we talk about serve development, should you work on your spin serve or flat serve first?

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Podcast 23: Picking the right grip size, breathing correctly during your tennis, how to serve on both the deuce and ad sides.

Today I answer three listener questions: one on picking the right grip size for you, another on how to breathe during your tennis, and the last on differences between serving on the ad and deuce side.

Podcast 11: Sore abs after playing, Best grip to prepare for return, Serving position, Two mental questions, Protocol for match warm up, Hitting confidently.

Sore abs after playing, Best grip to prepare for return, Serving position, Two mental questions, Protocol for match warm up, Hitting confidently