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3 TENNIS TIPS – footwork / serve / feeding
Don't go it alone! Being part of a tennis community is one of the BEST ways to learn, grow and be encouraged in your tennis journey. Join the
CLEAN UP your Volleys – forehand volley lesson
Curing your volley anxiety and improving your confidence at the net only possible when you put in the work - grab your free volley action plan here to
Find their WEAKNESS (how to analyze your opponent)
Missed the first video on the BEST way to use your 10-minute warm up? Catch it here: https://youtu.be/cPurQuEOUjo By the time the first point begins, your opponent has
BIG Racquet Challenge (short court tennis game)
You know those ridiculously huge, novelty size tennis racquets? Well, we got our hands on some, which can only mean one thing... a short court face-off between Ian,
Effortless Forehand POWER w/lower body rotation
Ready to upgrade your own forehand? Grab the free step-by-step forehand action plan to get started: http://www.forehandactionplan.com It's a problem faced by almost EVERY recreational player's forehand -
THANK YOU for 10 Years on YouTube!
10 Year Anniversary Bundle: https://essentialtennisvideos.com/10years Thank you SO much for all your views, likes, comments, and other engagement over the last 10 years. We're incredibly grateful for your
2 vs 1 Crosscourt PART 1 (Forehand) – Baseline Point Play
Ready for Part 2? Catch the next video here: https://youtu.be/J1mg2Bpq5r0 The rules are simple... Forehand crosscourt baseline rally - the single player can change direction at any time,
Kevin & Megan’s Wisconsin TEST (pronouncing city names)
It's been a little over a year since Kevin & Megan moved to Wisconsin and joined the ET family. They've endured some harsh winters, but how well can
Federer’s 7 KEYS for Mental Toughness
Every player wants great technique - but it's USELESS if your mental state breaks down. Fortunately for us all, Federer shared his TOP 7 keys for mental toughness
Over and Back CHALLENGE (touch shot game)
Ian defends his touch shot title in the latest Essential Tennis competition: the Over and Back Challenge. The object of the game is simple - in the fewest
Next step for HUGE tennis improvement?
Whether you're a more casual player or intensely working on the next element of your game, there's one thing we all want: improvement. Regardless of your style, here
SLICE Takeback / Wrist Rotation (backhand tips)
Having some trouble with your backhand slice or drive? In this double lesson Ian and Kevin cover the BEST backhand slice takeback position and how to properly incorporate


