I recently did something I've been wanting to do for years, I put tennis balls to the ultimate test. Here's why this matters: most recreational players are wasting their money on the wrong tennis balls, and they don't even realize it. Walk into any Walmart or sporting goods store and
I need to tell you something that might surprise you. After working with tennis players through my videos, podcasts, and coaching, I've discovered that nearly every tennis mistake you make comes down to one simple thing. And no, it's not your mental game. It's not your fitness level. It's not
I recently took a lesson from a high-level pickleball coach and then played several hours of doubles to see what all the fuss is about. Was it enough to convince me to switch from tennis? Before I answer that, I want to share some observations that I think are really
Every single day, thousands of tennis lessons happen around the world that don't move the needle at all for the student taking them. Are you one of those students? I'm going to help you figure that out, and more importantly, show you exactly what to look for if you want
I recently had a conversation with Joel Chasnoff, my co-author on our book Essential Tennis, that I believe every serious tennis player needs to hear. Joel had just finished a package of five lessons at a club while traveling, and ten minutes into the first lesson, he called me absolutely
I need to tell you about something that happened with two of my students that completely changed how I think about line calls in tennis. Scott, one of my long-time students, was playing a tough match when his opponent hit a big offensive shot down the line. Scott was standing
I need to tell you something that's been bothering me for a while now. The REAL reason you're not improving... It's about all those tennis videos you've been watching. Mine included. Here's the uncomfortable truth: they're probably not making your game any better. And I know that sounds crazy coming
I just finished testing three rackets that completely changed my perspective on equipment recommendations. For years, I've been playing with the Diadem Elevate Tour. It fits my game perfectly because I'm a net rusher at heart. Give me volleys and overheads all day long and I'm in heaven. So when
After a week of not stop travel and collaborations, Ian and Joel finally reach the door of their final stop in sunny California. Everything goes according to plan until a strange piece of gear catches Joel’s eye and he can’t resist taking it for a spin right there in the
As Ian and Joel approach the final leg of their book collaboration tour, Joel faces his toughest challenge yet in Karue – former top 400 ATP player and Naomi Osaka’s current hitting partner…
