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How to Dominate Pushers – Podcast #208

Without the right technique and mindset playing somebody that just gets everything back with little or no pace (pusher) can be the most frustrating thing ever. So what's needed to successfully dispatch with this annoying opponent? It all starts with technique, but from there you MUST have mental confidence in your abilities on the court.

Doubles Partner Management Keys – Podcast #207

Let's be honest - sometimes dealing with your doubles partner is even more difficult than dealing with your opponents, right? Well, today's episode of the podcast is going to give you four awesome tips to keep things running as smoothly as possible while striving for victory together. As with any other relationship in life being

Novak Djokovic Practice Secrets – Part 3 of 3

This is an awesome video, definitely one of my favorites that I've shot of pros practicing for two main reasons: 1. We see an elite ATP singles player actually drilling his net game over and over again. I thought these modern pros didn't need volleys anymore!  ;-) 2. Novak struggles a bit with his backhand

Caroline Wozniacki Practice Keys

Time to learn more lessons from the pros! In today's video you're going to see Caroline Wozniacki drilling her groundstrokes, but it's NOT going to be your typical back and forth practice session. Instead, you'll see her moving dynamically back and forth, up and back, having to hit defensive, neutral and offensive shots all at

Pro Practice Secrets – Part 1 of 3

Alright, let's be honest: how much time do you spend on the practice court either just "hitting around", doing set play, or working on the things that you're already good at? If you're like most tennis players then the answer is "quite a lot". It makes logical sense that working on the things you aren't

Gamesmanship vs Sportsmanship

What is the difference between gamesmanship and sportsmanship exactly? What's the best way to deal with a player that is clearly using gamesmanship against you to try and gain a competitive edge? As you'll find out in this episodes of the podcast the real question at hand is: "what is the difference between gamesmanship and

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