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half volley LIKE A BOSS
Correct half volley technique makes all the difference between keeping the point alive and setting up your partner to get hit! Here's how to take control of half volleys instead
One Handed Backhand Like Stan
In today's lesson I'll be teaching you the top three things that you need to do for your one handed backhand to be more like Stanislas Wawrinka’s. I’ll take you step by step through positioning, contact point, and follow through so you can hit your one hander with more control and power.
Does Gear Really Matter?
Every year, the latest and greatest racquet... The latest and greatest shoes... The latest and greatest technology, promising to make a significant improvement to your game. But how much of a
TENNIS PIG?
A super fun competitive game... a look into Kirby's purse... graphic content... this episode has it all! Discover the secrets to MAXIMUM racquet head speed for monster serves that DESTROY
Passing Shot SUCCESS
Ever have the PERFECT passing shot opportunity open up, only to BLOW IT with an unforced error? Here's how to capitalize on them safely and still win the point... Discover
Don’t Hit the Pregnant Woman! – CINCINNATI VLOG
Tennis shenanigans ensue in today's vlog at the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati. Drones. Corn fields. ET meet up. Chili. Drama. Discover the secrets to MAXIMUM racquet head speed
Changing Games and Lives – Essential Tennis Students
Meeting our students face-to-face and hearing how we've helped them is the greatest motivation we could ask for... Here's how the experience impacted each of us! Discover the secrets to
Ian’s US Open Adventure
Follow Ian from Essential Tennis on his trip to New York City as he discovers one of the best spots for nighttime views and on court lessons from Nadal, del
How To Recover From Out Wide
When recovering back to the center after being pulled out wide, there is a SLOW way and a FAST way... Using the best recovery footwork will be the difference between
No Strings Power Drill
Hit the most ACCURATE groundstrokes of your life with this coaching series - Click Here! Learn how to place your forehands and backhands on a dime with these videos -
Ultimate Volley Control Drill
Know what the MOST messed up shot in tennis is? The VOLLEY... Transform what is probably your biggest weakness into a huge advantage with this simple drill! Learn how to MASTER
Second Serve Success
Double faults can be a MASSIVE hindrance to your game, not to mention emotionally devastating... Want to cut down on them? Here's a simple drill to help you convert more second


