Podcast #170: Maximize Your Lessons
So you’ve decided that it’s time to get some help from your local tennis professional. That’s great, but now what? Should you tell them what you want to improve or just go with whatever they say? How often should you take lessons and how much time should you spend practicing what they teach you? How long should you expect for it to take to see improvements? All of these questions and more are answered in today’s podcast focusing on getting the most from your lessons!
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Podcast #151: Stop Choking!
On today’s show I talk about the top two reasons why people choke during a tennis match. More importantly than that I go over what you need to develop in order to avoid letting it happen to you and exactly how to do it! I also discuss the best way to catch your balance and prepare for a point immediately after hitting your serve. Find out how to earn a completely free set of string as well!
Podcast #149: Control or Power? Ian talks to Dave “The Koz” Kozlowski about which to develop in your tennis game and when.
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?
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 #147: Will Hamilton and Yann Auzoux Introduce Tennis Rx
Will, Yann, and Ian discuss tennis instruction and becoming a better player! You will hear them talk about the “modern footwork” videos that Will and Yann put out several months ago as well as a completely new course designed to improve your entire game called “Tennis Rx”. During this week only you can access a completely free video course that Will and Yann put together by going to www.essentialtennis.com/rx!
Podcast #146: Hydration and Stretching
Dr. Jack joins me back on the show! Together we answer four different listener questions about sports medicine relating to tennis. The first has to do with hydration which is incredibly important to your performance. What is best to drink and how? Next we talk about stretching to avoid injuries, and lastly we discuss compression shorts and ankle braces. All great information!
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 #144: Low, short shots can be some of the toughest to handle for recreational players. Learn how to deal with them! Also find out if it’s smarter to attack a weakness over and over again.
Do you struggle hitting topspin on really low shots that are close to the net? Most people do and sometimes it’s just better to play a slice or “push” type shot. Find out when this is best to do and how to do it! Also listen in on a discussion about singles tactics: should you play your opponents strength in order to attack to their weakness? Find out!
Podcast #143: Adam from FuzzyYellowBalls.com talks about using digital video to improve your tennis game!
In today’s show you will learn how good of a camera is necessary to analyze your own tennis technique. Also find out how to best film your strokes, get the video to your computer, edit it, and share it with your friends or tennis pro. Definitely don’t miss this crash course in digital video for tennis improvement!
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 #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 #140: It’s impossible to compete at tennis over a long period of time and not eventually get angry at yourself. Is this always a bad thing? How can we deal with it?
We’ve all seen tennis players get upset at themselves and just completely melt down on the court. Alright, lets be honest, we’ve all BEEN that player as well, right? Is it always a bad thing to get out some negative emotion? Should we always be calm and even? Today Ian talks to a guest who helps answer those questions.
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 #138: Ian interviews Master Racket Technician Dustin Tankersley about improving your game through different strings and frames. Also hear what the pros are using!
So exactly how much effect does the type of racket and strings that you’re using have on your game? In today’s show Ian interviews a Master Racket Technician to ask questions about switching frames, how well those new fangled strings really work, and what the pros are using on tour that can benefit us as well.
Podcast #137: Lifting weights can add a lot of strength and power to your tennis game! Listen to a special guest talk about how important weight lifting can be and how to do it.
Do you head into your local gym only to be intimidated by the wide range of machines and weights available? Do you feel out of place next to the huge body builder-types? Fear not! Listen to Steve Beck of the Power of Fitness Podcast in iTunes as we talk about the best ways to increase your strength and power around the tennis court.
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 #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?
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 #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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