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 today’s show you’ll know what to look for and how to
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. Download Transcript: Word Doc
Whenever tennis players think of offense hitting the ball with power and pace definitely comes to mind first. Did you know that you can also create offense by using slice? On today’s show Ian talks to Koz about how this is obtained and where recreational players can start using backspin to keep their opponents off
Today I discuss some great questions from a listener having to do with different playing styles of tennis. I first go over the four main styles of play in detail, talk about which pros fit each, and how you can improve your game if you fit into those styles. Next I discuss how much of
Andy Zodin is back on the Essential Tennis Podcast to lend his expertise on the topic of anticipation during singles competition. He discusses with Ian things to look for on the court during your matches such as your opponents balance, court positioning, and stroke technique. Did you know that playing smart tennis is very much
Today I answer two great questions having to do with singles strategy. The first question has to do with changing up your strategy once you realize that your A Game isn’t cutting the mustard. Learn how to mix up your strategy and try something new during competition. Secondly I talk about the Wardlaw Directionals and
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. Download Transcript:
Are you playing your tennis matches blind, focusing on the wrong things and giving up more points than you should be? I talk today about what’s at the core of strategy: making adjustments on the court. I also spend time talking about which is better: placement or power. A question for the ages! Download Transcript:
Listeners have commented to me in the past that I never have any guests on the show who disagree with anything that I say. Today's podcast changes all that! Fellow podcaster Ron Miller and myself disucss the merits and draw backs of slice and topspin ground strokes as well as our views as
Today is an all singles show! Learn how to put together a high quality, high focus practice session for your singles game. After that I talk about basic strategy ideas as well as how to become more mentally tough when it comes to competition and practice. Follow what I outline here and I
