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If you LOVE tennis, you badly want to improve, and you’re willing to work hard to achieve your goals then this is the tennis podcast you’ve been looking for! For over a decade tennis professional Ian Westermann has been answering questions for listeners all over the world with one goal in mind: making YOU a better tennis player.
What topics are covered? Over the years no stone has been left unturned as Ian covers such topics as creating topspin, singles strategy, doubles strategy, mental toughness, stroke technique for the serve, forehand and backhand, fitness and conditioning, how to defeat pushers, mastery mindset and goal setting, how to change bad habits, footwork, defeating nerves during matches, tournament success, tie breaker success, breaking through plateaus, advice for tennis parents, and much, much more!
Does Ian’s audio tennis instruction translate into better on court results? In short, YES!
There’s a reason why the Essential Tennis Podcast is the highest rated tennis podcast in the world: Ian’s instruction actually does bring results. Tennis players all around the planet listen to his lessons thousands of times per day and are improving their tennis as a result.
So whether your technique needs polishing, your strategy is suffering, or your mental game is leaving you a wreck on the court this tennis podcast can take you to the next level. Start listening today so you can take full advantage of all Ian’s tennis knowledge!
You’ll also hear candid, in depth interviews with luminaries, book authors, and other experts in the game of tennis like Gigi Fernandez and Craig O’Shannessey. Ian loves spending time chatting with other podcast hosts as well in an effort to bring a well rounded, balanced approach to the thoughts and perspectives presented on his show.
Subscribing to the Essential Tennis Podcast is hands down the best way to automatically get each episode that Ian publishes but you can also access each and every lesson at essentialtennis.com. From there you can manually download each .mp3 file into iTunes and listen to them on your computer or transfer them to your iPhone, iPod, or iPad to listen on the go.
You can also subscribe via the Podcasts App on your iPhone, the Play Music app on your Android phone, or through Spotify, Stitcher, or anywhere else you listen to podcasts.
Be sure to check out all of the amazing video and written tennis lessons on www.essentialtennis.com as well. Everything at Essential Tennis is completely free and open to take advantage of. No matter what part of your game you need to improve you’ll find helpful instruction to get you to the next level.
Have you enjoyed the Essential Tennis Podcast? Then please rate and review the show! It’s already the most highly rated tennis podcast on iTunes but Ian would greatly appreciate your support by leaving your comments and rating.
Thank you so much for listening and good luck with your tennis!
What topics are covered? Over the years no stone has been left unturned as Ian covers such topics as creating topspin, singles strategy, doubles strategy, mental toughness, stroke technique for the serve, forehand and backhand, fitness and conditioning, how to defeat pushers, mastery mindset and goal setting, how to change bad habits, footwork, defeating nerves during matches, tournament success, tie breaker success, breaking through plateaus, advice for tennis parents, and much, much more!
Does Ian’s audio tennis instruction translate into better on court results? In short, YES!
There’s a reason why the Essential Tennis Podcast is the highest rated tennis podcast in the world: Ian’s instruction actually does bring results. Tennis players all around the planet listen to his lessons thousands of times per day and are improving their tennis as a result.
So whether your technique needs polishing, your strategy is suffering, or your mental game is leaving you a wreck on the court this tennis podcast can take you to the next level. Start listening today so you can take full advantage of all Ian’s tennis knowledge!
You’ll also hear candid, in depth interviews with luminaries, book authors, and other experts in the game of tennis like Gigi Fernandez and Craig O’Shannessey. Ian loves spending time chatting with other podcast hosts as well in an effort to bring a well rounded, balanced approach to the thoughts and perspectives presented on his show.
Subscribing to the Essential Tennis Podcast is hands down the best way to automatically get each episode that Ian publishes but you can also access each and every lesson at essentialtennis.com. From there you can manually download each .mp3 file into iTunes and listen to them on your computer or transfer them to your iPhone, iPod, or iPad to listen on the go.
You can also subscribe via the Podcasts App on your iPhone, the Play Music app on your Android phone, or through Spotify, Stitcher, or anywhere else you listen to podcasts.
Be sure to check out all of the amazing video and written tennis lessons on www.essentialtennis.com as well. Everything at Essential Tennis is completely free and open to take advantage of. No matter what part of your game you need to improve you’ll find helpful instruction to get you to the next level.
Have you enjoyed the Essential Tennis Podcast? Then please rate and review the show! It’s already the most highly rated tennis podcast on iTunes but Ian would greatly appreciate your support by leaving your comments and rating.
Thank you so much for listening and good luck with your tennis!
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The wide slice serve is a CRITICAL tool to have in your tool box. It pulls opponents out of position, opens the court up for you to hit into, exposes their usually weaker backhand side, and forces them to run twice as far for the next shot - if they even get it at all. Let’s take a deep dive into how YOU can develop this powerful weapon, step by step in this special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast.
In this special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast, you're going to learn the top 3 tactical secrets of Novak Djokovic that you can apply in your very next match. Use these tools to gain precision, consistency, and offense to make your opponents more uncomfortable, win more points, and win more matches.
If you love tennis and want to perform your best in competition so you can win many more matches than ever before, then this special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast is exactly for you. You're about to learn the top 13 ways that you can instantly improve your competitive results through highly practical and actionable tips and tricks related to strategy, mindset, technique, and the mental game. Let’s start winning more tennis matches NOW!
If you want to be a great tennis player then you MUST do the three things revealed in this special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast, PERIOD. The best players on your local courts do them and the weakest ones don’t, so don’t miss any of these insights because they’ll level up your game fast.
1If you’re a doubles player looking to take your game to the next level then this is the episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast you've been waiting for. You’re about to learn 3 advanced tactics that will pressure your opponents and win you free points.
Topspin allows you to hit harder and aim higher WITHOUT making mistakes so it’s critical for beating good players. This special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast will reveal exactly how the pros make SO much topspin plus special drills to maximize yours to level up your game.
Carlos Alcaraz has one of the best disguised, most effective drop shots of all time and in this special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast I’m going to explain exactly how he does it so you can add it to your game and win more matches. You’ll learn how to effectively use the same techniques, strategies and training Alcaraz does!
The kick serve is one of the most desired shots in all of tennis. Unfortunately it’s also the shot that has the most misconceptions and bad advice surrounding it. In this special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast I’ll dispel the myths, explain the reality of hitting a real kick serve and reveal step by step drills that you can do to hit one yourself, FAST!
If you want to move around the court with smoothness, effortlessness and flow then you can’t miss this special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast! You’ll learn why high level players seem to float across the court surface, what the special move is that makes it possible, and the step by step drills I use with my students to help them achieve exactly the same smooth results. You’re about to learn everything you need to dramatically upgrade your footwork!
I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of tennis racquet companies telling me they’ve invented the latest, greatest “technology” that will give you maximum power, control and feel all at the same time thanks to their nano - molecular - hyper - thermal - space age fibers expertly woven into your racquet by magical elves from Madagascar. In this special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast you’ll learn the 5 critical racquet factors that determine if a frame is made for you or if it’s not. Learn what works best so you can play your best!
There are few things more frustrating in tennis than not being able to trust your hardest, most powerful shots – forcing you to stick with with safe, tentative shots that your opponents can easily attack. In this episode I'll dissect the root cause of this problem, and give you the solution for hitting hard shots you can count on...
Lurking in every club, at every public court, and probably in YOUR service motion is the single biggest flaw that's holding back your game – and worst of all, it's the toughest technique problem to fix. In this episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast I'll lay out the roadmap for defeating the dreaded "Waiter Tray".
After posting a video on my personal channel calling out the WORST attitude in tennis, a player named Ben realized the video was describing HIM and sent me a long email explaining what led him to become a real life tennis troll. He agreed to sit down and get everything out in the open – here is our full conversation.
If you HATE playing doubles with a weak partner who doesn’t know where to stand, where to aim, or how to avoid your opponents then this special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast is exactly for you! You’ll learn how to take matters into your own hands, dictate play, and be a hero to your weaker partner.
If you’re tired of never getting the ball at the net in doubles and points lasting forever until a baseline player finally misses then this is the episode you've been waiting for. You’re about to learn how to magically appear in exactly the right place at exactly the right time so you can STEAL points from your opponents and level up your game.
If you feel like you’re trying hard on your forehand but just can't hit a powerful shot then this is the episode you've been waiting for. That’s what my recent student told me was happening to her, but when I took my first look at her contact position it didn’t make any sense. Here's how I discovered the root of her problem and the steps you can follow to start hitting more effortless and powerful forehands...
How would you like to play your BEST tennis in the BIGGEST moments instead of crumbling under pressure? That’s exactly what you’re going to learn how to do as I deconstruct the recent video by Karue Sell from MyTennisHQ. He had an incredible result in a set against Taylor Fritz, the current world #12, and his reaction to that result speaks volumes about the difference between the mental toughness of world class players and regular, every day ones like you and me. Hope you enjoy this special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast.
There’s a 90% chance your ready position SUCKS based on the tens of thousands of hours I’ve spent coaching everyday tennis players like you. Without checking all four boxes needed you’ll never move around the court as quickly or smoothly as you should. Find out what they are in today’s special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast.
Novak Djokovic is one of the most mentally tough tennis players of all time but it’s not for the reason most people think. Find out what the secret is in this special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast so you can become a better competitor during matches, play your best when it matters most and level up your game.
If you’ve EVER tried to keep your tossing arm up on your serve then you MUST listen to this episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast because that tip might be ruining your tennis results. Find out how long is too long to keep your arm up and how to hit your serves with the most power, smoothness and athleticism possible!
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Good Luck Ian with where you will take Essentail tennis and keeping up all your mediums of sharing content!
this is a great pick me up thank you
my friend introduced me to your podcast now I am addicted. I have started backwards on listening but am so happy to have found a library of such great lessons!! thank you!! this by far has been my most favorite interview!! sincerely, Tennis Addict Nomi
could have been covered in 10 mins!
I love this podcast.. Thanks Ian