In this podcast learn how exactly your body and mind work together to learn a new skill, such as a forehand groundstroke. How can you improve your game without overthinking and freezing? Learn the Four Phases of learning.
Watch the ball! Common sense right? Well it's something that most players can do a better job of. In this podcast learn about how to watch the ball correctly, and get information about improving your focus.
Today's podcast is all about everybody's worst nightmare: the pusher. Are there pushers at every level? More importantly, how do you beat a pusher anyway? The whole podcast today is dedicated to this infamous opponent type.
Ever cramp up during an important match? One of my listeners did and he asked for suggestions. Thankfully the Doctor is in! Doctor Jack discusses how to hyrate correctly, and then I talk about how to use slice in your tennis game.
What a great tournament the 2008 US Open has been! I talk about a few players briefly today, then get down to business talking about the age of professional players, and also how important it is to start playing tournaments yourself!
Would you like to improve your confidence approaching the net in singles? Today we talk about how. I also discuss the technique of hitting a kick serve, and answer an equipment question about strings and frames for a 3.0 player.
Are you coming to the net in your doubles play but missing too many volleys deep, or setting them up for easy shots to your opponent? Today we talk about good volley technique, and also when to cross for volleys in doubles.
Anybody who has played a single match in an organized tournament knows the feeling of pressure and nervousness well. It doesn't matter if you're ahead or behind, in the opening round or in the finals, anybody who tells you they don't ever get nervous either isn't human, or is full of crap.This feeling of nervousness
I would like to dedicate this blog to Ian. Despite all of the advances in strings over the years, Ian still professes his true love for Kevlar string. I be this dedicated to a string should inspire us all. So for Ian, and for all of you who might need to stop a bullet with
We continue the Focus Topic of the Week today by continuing a discussion about getting to the net successfully in doubles.
