So should you really be watching the ball during points? - Essential Tennis Podcast #116 | Essential Tennis Podcast

Mental toughness expert Dr. Cohn gives advice - Essential Tennis Podcast #125: Dr. Patrick Cohn is back on the podcast to talk about all things mental toughness! Along the way he and Ian discuss three different listener questions. The first one has to do with staying relaxed during tense moments in a match. The second deals with th... by Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips

36 min listen

What footwork should you use when getting jammed up? - Essential Tennis Podcast #107: Today I answer two listener questions. The first has to do with moving out of the way of a shot that's jamming you up on the court, both returns of serve and volleys up at the net. What stance should you use to do this? Secondly I talk all about playing ... by Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips

33 min listen

So should you really be watching the ball during points? - Essential Tennis Podcast #116: There are so many misunderstandings about watching the ball during your tennis play. Watching the ball is an incredibly simple concept, but so few recreational players do it well. Find out what steps you can take to start making better contact with the b... by Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips

36 min listen

Listen to Ian answer three listener questions - Essential Tennis Podcast #113: Have you ever played a great point, setting yourself up for the easy put away only to miss your volley long? Today Ian talks about how to fix that mistake. Also discussed is the slice serve, should you be turning your hand to the right or to the left to ... by Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips

40 min listen

Stop blaming the lob for your doubles losses! - Essential Tennis Podcast #118: I so often hear doubles teams complain about opponents that put up lob after lob in a winning effort against them. If this sounds familiar then you absolutely have to listen to today's show as I outline the four most important aspects of covering behind ... by Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips

32 min listen

Mental toughness expert David Groemping - Essential Tennis Podcast #110: David Groemping has been a popular guest on the podcast and today he's back to talk about two topics. The first has to do with getting yourself out of a slump in your tennis game, the second is about what to think about during change overs to keep you pl... by Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips

35 min listen

Today Ian covers three great topics - Essential Tennis Podcast #134: After missing a first serve should you go right back to the same spot with your second serve or mix it up? Ian talks about three things to keep in mind when making this decision. The second question is all about seeking for approval from a coach, what is... by Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips

35 min listen

Battling out a match in the summer heat - Essential Tennis Podcast #120: Today I'm joined by Fitness Blog writer Steve Beck to talk about how to battle the heat during your summer tennis play. I also talk about changing your grip from one forehand or backhand to another, should you use the same grip on every topspin ground st... by Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips

34 min listen

Professional speaker and coach Raj Gavurla - Essential Tennis Podcast #112: Mental tennis topics are some of the most popular on the Essential Tennis Podcast, but did you know that mental toughness for a single player can be very different from mental toughness on a team? Listen to Raj talk about being tough as a team whether yo... by Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips

40 min listen

Learn how to take your ground strokes early - Essential Tennis Podcast #119: Hitting on the rise can be a great way to improve your position on the court and take time away from your opponent at the same time. Learn how to do it correctly in todays show. Ian also discusses the right and wrong way to aim your serve to different pa... by Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips

33 min listen

So should you really be watching the ball during points? - Essential Tennis Podcast #115: There are so many misunderstandings about watching the ball during your tennis play. Watching the ball is an incredibly simple concept, but so few recreational players do it well. Find out what steps you can take to start making better contact with the b... by Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips

36 min listen

Return of Serve Success: Essential Tennis Podcast #168: "This episode of the podcast is completely dedicated to an extremely important shot in tennis: the return of serve! Listen in as I talk about the most important elements of a good singles and doubles return of serve. When should you try to beat a poachin... by Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips

39 min listen

Are you born with your tennis playing style? - Essential Tennis Podcast #117: Today I discuss some great questions from a listener having to do with different playing styles of tennis. I first go over the four main styles of play in detail, talk about which pros fit each, and how you can improve your game if you fit into those sty... by Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips

34 min listen

Listen to Dave “The Koz” Kozlowski and Ian talk about which is more important to tennis players: control or power. - Essential Tennis Podcast #108: Today I have a special guest on the Podcast: Dave "The Koz" Kozlowski. Koz has a huge passion for the game of tennis and has been around the sport his entire life. Listen to him give his thoughts on which is more important for ET listeners: power or cont... by Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips

37 min listen

Low, short shots can be some of the toughest - Essential Tennis Podcast #144: Do you struggle hitting topspin on really low shots that are close to the net? Most people do and sometimes it's just better to play a slice or "push" type shot. Find out when this is best to do and how to do it! Also listen in on a discussion about sing... by Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips

30 min listen

Andy Zodin gives his thoughts on building a game plan - Essential Tennis Podcast #114: Andy Zodin is back on the Essential Tennis Podcast to lend his expertise on the topic of anticipation during singles competition. He discusses with Ian things to look for on the court during your matches such as your opponents balance, court positioning,... by Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips

38 min listen

Is there an unwritten rule about hitting at the female? - Essential Tennis Podcast #111: In today's podcast my guest is tennis professional Jason Cole. Together we discuss three listener questions. The first has to do with choking up on your handle, should you be doing this on any of your tennis shots? Next we discuss strategies to use in a ... by Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips

33 min listen

Improve your doubles game now! - Essential Tennis Podcast #130: So what do the pros do that set them apart from the rest of the world? Today Ashley Fisher spends some time with Ian telling him about the ins and outs of professional level doubles. Many listener questions are answered and they also discuss the newest p... by Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips

37 min listen

Learn what to improve so you can beat pushers - Essential Tennis Podcast #128: So many tennis players absolutely hate playing pushers: tennis players who put no pace on their shots and simply put everything back in play safely. Today Ian talks about what parts of your game need to be improved to start winning against these types of... by Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips

35 min listen

Picking a target for every shot that you hit - Essential Tennis Podcast #123: Would picking a target for a tennis shot ever lead to actually missing it? Today Ian answers that question and also talks about what factors should go into picking your targets as you play your matches. Also discusses is hitting the ball on the rise more... by Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips

32 min listen

Avoid these three huge technique mistakes! - Essential Tennis Podcast #136: Through out the countless hours that I've spent teaching recreational level tennis players how to improve I've definitely seen patterns in the mistakes that they make. Today I talk about the three biggest, most common mistakes that rec players make in th... by Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips

35 min listen

Competing at tennis over a long period of time - Essential Tennis Podcast #140: We've all seen tennis players get upset at themselves and just completely melt down on the court. Alright, lets be honest, we've all BEEN that player as well, right? Is it always a bad thing to get out some negative emotion? Should we always be calm and ... by Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips

36 min listen

Learn what is most important to putting together a winning strategy both in singles and doubles play! - Essential Tennis Podcast #142: Stroke technique is only part of winning a tennis match. Being mentally tough and putting together a winning game plan are completely separate and even more important than technique a large percentage of the time. Today Ian talks about what is most impor... by Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips

36 min listen

Learn about the six different types of tennis footwork - Essential Tennis Podcast #109: Today's show is completely dedicated to one of the most important parts of your tennis game: footwork! Did you know that there are six different ways to move your feet on the tennis court? When they're all put together correctly a player can become as qu... by Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips

34 min listen

Learn 7 new drills to improve your net game - Essential Tennis Podcast #121: Being comfortable at the net can introduce a whole new world of options and opportunities to you in singles. Having more solid volleys can obviously improve your doubles game as well! Listen to this episode of the podcast to learn what drills Ian uses to... by Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips

34 min listen

Avoiding Momentum Swings in Three Easy Steps - Essential Tennis Podcast #127: Ever get way ahead in either a singles or doubles match only to see your lead quickly slip away? Today Ian talks about the causes of these big momentum shifts as well as a three step process for avoiding them. By the end of today's show you'll know what ... by Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips

26 min listen

Stop positioning yourself too close to the ball on your ground strokes! - Essential Tennis Podcast #129: So many recreational players position themselves too close to the ball over and over again. Stop doing that! In today's show you'll learn two drills that you can do with a partner that will improve your judgement of where the ball is and your relationshi... by Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips

35 min listen

How To Hit On The Run! - Essential Tennis Podcast #148: One of the most difficult things in tennis is trying to hit while moving yourself urgently from one part of the court to another. How can we best move our feet to get to the right spot and coordinate that effort with our upper body to hit the best possib... by Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips

37 min listen

Gear Talk with Jeremy Plumley - Essential Tennis Podcast #126: Listen in on part 2 of 2 in a discussion with gear expert Jeremy Plumley. Ian and Jeremy talk about using lead tape to create more spin, selecting the correct racket for certain types of players, and the differences that string gauges make. by Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips

31 min listen

Be a respectable member of the tennis community - Essential Tennis Podcast #132: There are just some things that you should or shouldn't do when you're on a tennis court. Some are tradition, some are just good manners, but not all of these things are commonly known to all recreational tennis players. Ian also talks about what to deve... by Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips

33 min listen

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