Learn how to improve your focus and concentration during both practice and competition in today's show. I discuss how to improve your focus in three main areas: during competitive point play, in between points in competition, and during your practice sessions on court.
We've all experienced "deer in the headlights" syndrome when facing a big serve or at the net with a passing shot on the way. Today I give some advice on how to avoid this freeze. Our second topic is a discussion on how to better hit a topspin ground stroke when the ball has fallen low to the court. Listen in!
What better person to ask about putting together doubles teams than the coach of a Division 1 tennis team! Matt Hill is our guest today on the podcast and we discuss the psychology and technical side of pairing up tennis players together to create the best possible doubles team.
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 guarantee you'll win more singles matches.
Mental coach David Groemping talks about two different mental tennis questions that listeners of the podcast have written in with. The first one has to do with tightening up on a serve during competition, the second about working out your "mental muscle" and becoming a better mental competitor.
The men and women on TV are the best in the world at tennis, so who better to learn from than them? Today on the show Royce and I talk about what to look at and watch for when watching professional tennis on TV. Topics include footwork, shot selection, emotional control, and the difference between men and womens tennis.
So how much should you be thinking about your technique and strokes during your practice hitting? How many things should you be trying to work at on the same day? I also answer questions having to do with racket acceleration, weight transfer, and the swing path on a kick serve as opposed to an American twist.
Moving your body to the appropriate place on a tennis court time and time again is what the pros do without even thinking about it. The rest of us usually have tons of room for improvement in this area however and today Royce and I talk about the top ways you can improve your footwork.
How important are racket technologies exactly? Will they actually improve your game and your performance? Today I have on the show Master Racket Technician Jeremy Plumley to give us the straight talk on exactly how much the new frames can help your tennis.
We've all experienced that game, set, or whole match where you're up in the score big time only to relax or get nervous and throw it all away. How can we avoid giving up a big lead? Today mental expert David Groemping and myself give tips and advice on closing out your tennis matches.
Have you heard of dynamic stretching before? Dr. Jack and Paul Kolody from www.somersetsportsperformance.com join us on the podcast today to answer some questions from Charles about how to properly warm up before playing tennis. Listen in as the four of us discuss the best ways to get your body warm and avoid injury, we want you all to stay healthy!
Ever have the problem of not knowing who should take a ball coming down the middle in doubles? Tend to look back at your partner behind you during points? Then you need to listen to this should about doubles communication! My college doubles partner Mark Hammelman and myself discuss several common communication isses in doubles and how you should be handling them.
Do you have problems hitting the ball much past the service line using your groundstrokes? If so this episode is a must listen as I give three different ways to generate more depth on both forehands and backhands. After that I give advice on improving all aspects of your overhead including your anticipation, footwork and positioning, and stroke technique as well.
Which forehand groundstroke follow through is best for you: conventional, windshield wiper, or reverse? In today's show I discuss all three including when they should be used, and when they shouldn't. Next up I talk about the differences between singles and doubles and also how to best bridge the gap between their playing styles. Lastly I talk about taking high level ground strokes off the rise and returning them confidently without giving up a short ball.
Today's show is kicked off with two great listener questions. The first has to do with playing tie breakers and keeping a mental edge during them. Next up I discuss training for your tennis game at home, what different ways can you spend time away from a tennis court to improve your game, even without a racket? Lastly I have Jeremy on to discuss how to pick a racket that suits your game.
There's no such thing as too much talk about mental tennis! The mental game is something that we all deal with and Mental Coach David Groemping is here to help four listeners out with their specific questions. Topics include playing an annoying opponent, differences between a mental and technical weakness, playing better when behind instead of ahead, and focusing on tactics instead of the score.
It seems like nobody likes to play against a lefty handed player. Well, everybody accept for one of my guests today on the podcast who shares what it takes to be more successful against these crafty opponents. My other guest is Will Hamilton of www.fuzzyyellowballs.com/ who is also a fellow lefty. Together the three of us have a great talk about competing against south paws!
The I formation in doubles is an excellent way to mix things up and keep your opponents on their toes. Today Jason and I discuss exactly how to use it, when to use it, and if it's the try play for you and your doubles partner.
Today I go through a few listener questions on the Podcast. The first one has to do with the best way to take your racket back on your ground strokes. Loopy or straight? Next up we talk about how to best attack on a heigh ground stroke without sacrificing consistency. Lastly I give some tips on finding higher level practice partners.
Hear from a fellow Podcast listener what has made the difference for her as Sally has improved the level of her tennis over the last 8 months. Together we discuss technical, mental, and strategical lessons that have made the difference between 3.5 and 4.0.
Coming to the net is something that every tennis player should become comfortable doing, even singles players! If you're not already confident in approaching the net, this podcast will help you understand what's important to improving your net play.
The return of serve is an incredibly important part of your tennis game, and yet it's often not practiced by tennis players. In this show learn how to improve your return, and also how to practice it effectively. What makes a serve travel long? I'll tell you why it happens, and how to fix it.
As you improve your tennis game, it eventually becomes necessary to hit the ball aggressively to defeat better opponents. How can we do this without making lots of errors though? In todays show Jason Cole and I discuss how this is best done, both on the practice court and in your match play.
Today's show is all about doubles! I answer four questions coming from a listener, most of them having to do with positioning on the court, and covering your partners side if they don't exactly take care of their own side. Also I announce a new contest having to do with the new ET chat, and the start of the Australian Open!
On the show today I answer three different listener questions. The first has to do with the effects of timing on your groundstroke swings, how does hitting late effect your shot? Next up I answer a question about picking a second racket for your bag, should it be the same as your first? Lastly we talk about doing the best possible job of returning a difficult shot on the court, I give four tips for hitting from a defensive position.
My guest on the show today has spent time all over the world playing Futures, and also coaching top college players at the University of Virginia. Join us as we discuss losing, why it's an important part of your improvement in tennis, and also why it's perfectly fine to feel angry after a loss.
Tennis season is coming up quickly! When you watch the Australian Open in a few weeks, what should you pay attention to? Today I talk about how to watch the pros play, and how to learn from them. After that I answer a listener question about becoming a pro herself.
Three different listener questions are answered today. The first about correctly returning a shot from a difficult defensive position. Second I give tips on how to return to tennis after a long break. Lastly I answer some follow up questions from Podcast 41 about grips. Merry Christmas!
Choking is something we've all dealt with in tennis no matter what our level or ability. Today mental coach and tennis player David Groemping tells us about the most common causes of choking, and also the best ways to avoid them.
How do you prepare effectively for your tennis strokes? Today I tell you exactly what's important to your preparation, including when to prepare, how to prepare, and how to use your non dominant hand correctly. Dr. Jack and I also have a conversation about shin splints and stress fractures.
The serve is not only the most important shot in tennis, it's also the most technically complicated. What better reason to spend a whole show on it! Today I will discuss four topics brought to us by a listener having to do with your serve style and technique.
Listen in on an interview with guest Dr. Chris Raffo as we discuss the correct way to create power in your tennis strokes: use the kentic chain! After that I answer a listener question about which grip to use on the baseline in doubles, and I talk about general doubles strategy as well.
We all have bad days on the tennis court, its just a fact of life unfortunately. The question is, how do you avoid making the same mistakes next time? After that I discuss choosing between a "power" or "finesse" type of game play.
