The VAST majority of amateur tennis players are guilty of UNDER-rotating their body, leaving power and spin on the table. Every now and then, though, we encounter a rare scenario: over-rotation of the body (which isn't a good thing either)! Here's how we addressed and corrected this issue on a
It's finally time to put MYSELF under the video analysis microscope and start fixing a life-long tennis problem: my crappy backhand. Here's why KNOWING the correct technique isn't enough, and how to actually apply it and turn it into a habit so you can transform your backhand, too... Looking to
Ready to hit the court and brush up on your net game? Grab your free volley action plan here: http://www.volleyactionplan.com/ Ian and Kevin tackle two volley questions that you need to know to get the most out of your net game: What's the problem with a two-handed backhand volley? What
The 10 minute warm up is easily one of the BIGGEST wasted opportunities in tennis - most players don't use it effectively to prepare for the match and assess their opponent. Here's a minute-by-minute breakdown of the ideal way to spend that valuable warm up to give you your BEST
Are you hitting with old, fuzzy balls? Here are 4 EASY ways to check (and Kevin puts Ian's ball-sniffing abilities to the test)... Want to learn more fun facts about tennis equipment? Check out the forums in our Academy: http://www.essentialtennisacademy.com Ready to maximize your forehand power, spin, and accuracy?? Register
It doesn't matter how hard you've worked on everything else - if your forehand swing doesn't BEGIN in the right position at the right time then your accuracy and consistency will suffer. Here's how we corrected one student's unit turn to give him a forehand he can depend on (and
In February 2015 a courtside reporter noticed Andy Murray referring to a hand-written note during changeovers, and following the match fished the note out of the garbage after Murray threw it away. What he found wasn't just a glimpse into Andy's own personal struggles, but 5 invaluable tennis mindset tips...
When Ian, Kevin and Megan step onto the court to play a game, it's not just a game anymore - it's a BATTLE. Tensions are high and profanities are shouted (mainly by Megan). Here's how a simple volley drill can blow your net game wide open and teach you what
We just saw Federer hit a ball can off a friend's HEAD with his serve. Impossible or no? Only one way to find out. Hey Kevin! You might want to cover your face... Ready to maximize your forehand power, spin, and accuracy?? Register for our FREE Forehand Masterclass here: https://www.essentialtennis.com/forehand-masterclass-yt
Sticking with a year-long workout program is tough enough. Doing ALL of the workouts back-to-back within a few days? GRUESOME. It's a good thing Megan took a break when she did... PS - Today is the LAST day of open registration for our all-new fitness course. Give your tennis game
