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.
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 youâre
Ever get way ahead in either a singles or doubles match only to see your lead quickly slip away? Today Ian talks about the causes of these big momentum shifts as well as a three step process for avoiding them. By the end of todayâs show youâll know what to look for and how to
Dr. Patrick Cohn is back on the podcast to talk about all things mental toughness! Along the way he and Ian discuss three different listener questions. The first one has to do with staying relaxed during tense moments in a match. The second deals with the difference between confidence and arrogance as well as how
Mental tennis topics are some of the most popular on the Essential Tennis Podcast, but did you know that mental toughness for a single player can be very different from mental toughness on a team? Listen to Raj talk about being tough as a team whether you play USTA tournaments, club matches, or on high
David Groemping has been a popular guest on the podcast and today heâs back to talk about two topics. The first has to do with getting yourself out of a slump in your tennis game, the second is about what to think about during change overs to keep you playing your best tennis. Believe it
Back by popular demand is mental tennis expert and coach David Groemping! Together we tackle several new and interesting topics having to do with mental tennis in a two part series. In Part 2 of 2 David and I discuss two main topics. The first one is the dynamic that doubles brings to the table
Back by popular demand is mental tennis expert and coach David Groemping! Together we tackle several new and interesting topics having to do with mental tennis in a two part series. In todayâs show we talk about playing against somebody who cheats, playing against somebody whoâs injured or your friend, and lastly we talk about
Today I answer three great listener questions. The first one has to do with buildling mental muscle during important tennis matches, USTA tournaments specifically. Secondly I discuss the technique involved in making your second serves. Lastly I talk about finding a lost tennis stroke, what do you do when you get âthe shanksâ? Download Transcript:
Mental tennis is definitely a favorite topic here at Essential Tennis, Dr. Patrick Cohn knows why: itâs a great way to improve your tennis game! Dr. Cohn and I discuss three quetsions from listeners about their mental game. The first topic is about exploiting mental weaknesses of your opponents. The second is dealing with a
