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A weekly podcast helping you become a more complete play on and off the court!
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In this episode, Merlin and Ben discuss the smelly topic of 'feet' and how you can best manage them to improve your performance on the court.
In this episode, Merlin and Ben discuss 5 key lessons they've learnt from playing and coaching for a total of 25 years combined (we're not that old)!
In this episode, Merlin and Ben discuss why the specific nature of tennis helps you live longer, sometimes by up to 10 years!
In this episode, Merlin and Ben talk about the dreaded tennis elbow - a problem HALF of us tennis players will face during our lifetime! We discuss why tennis elbow occurs how to great it, and how to prevent it from happening in the first place.
In this episode, Merlin sits down with James Wilkinson - the founder of the online racket sports accessories store Get A Grip. They discuss why showing your personality on court has never been more critical, especially for younger players.Get A Grip: https://uk.getagrip.club/
In this episode, Merlin and Ben talk about something that many of us have encountered on the court... cramps. They discuss why cramps even occur and how to prevent them from happening.
In this episode, Merlin sits down with NHS Nutritionist and Tennis Coach Edward Stolliday to discuss ways you can use hydration and eating to benefit your tennis match performance.
In this episode, Merlin sits down with NHS Nutritionist and Tennis Coach Edward Stolliday discuss ways in which you can use tennis to help you lose weight.
We discuss what routines you could include before you hit the match court, such as what to eat, what stretches to use, and how to be mentally ready for that first point.
Merlin and Ben discuss how to get more value from your tennis coaching, be that group or individual sessions. We cover costs, whether private coaching is worth it, and what strategy to follow in order to progress fastest!
In this episode, Ben talks to ATP and ITF Tour Coach Alessandro Sciaraffa about psychological tools we can use to stay more focused and positive with our mindset on-court. He also gives advice on how to progress your game quickly if you do not have a coach.
We dissect the key components from Novak Djokovic's complete game and find 5 things we can apply to our own tennis practice.
Ben and Merlin outline the key aspects of Alcaraz's all-court game and what we can apply to our own tennis game!
Ben and Merlin react to Alcaraz dethroning Djokovic, and Vondrousova's dream run to the Wimbledon 2023 title!
Ben sits down with the former Top 100 ATP Pro and coach of Kei Nishikori, Michael Mmoh and Yoshihito Nishioka, to discuss what it takes to coach at the top level, the mindset of ATP players, and how they cope with intense pressure and scrutiny.
With Wimbledon 2023 upon us, we preview the men's and women's singles draws for the Championships and give our predictions in tennis-trivia style. Will Djokovic win his eighth title? Can Swiatek find her form on grass?Instagram: www.instagram.com/gettingagriptennis/ Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@getting_a_grip_tennis Twitter: www.twitter.com/_GettingAGrip Sound: www.bensound.com www.zapsplat.com www.pixabay.com Visual: www.videezy.com About Us: We are two tennis coaches from Devon, UK. When we're not busy chatting about random people hitting a ball at each other, Merlin plays around with Petri dishes and Ben coaches kids to hit balls on the other side of the world. #Wimbledon2023 #Djokovic #Swiatek
In this episode, Merlin sits down with Tom Parnell, the Head of Media & Film at Pro Direct Tennis - the world's largest online tennis store. They discuss what ATP and WTA tennis players are really like off camera; why social media is king when it comes to selling products; and why he wished he got involved in tennis sooner.Instagram: www.instagram.com/gettingagriptennis/ Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@getting_a_grip_tennis Twitter: www.twitter.com/_GettingAGrip
Merlin and Ben give their thoughts on different talking points from Part 2 of Netlfix's Break Point: Who should have featured more? What was the best storyline? And should we experiment with super noisy crowds in stadiums?Instagram: www.instagram.com/gettingagriptennis/Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@getting_a_grip_tennisTwitter: twitter.com/_GettingAGripSound: www.bensound.com www.zapsplat.com www.pixabay.comVisual: www.videezy.comOur Mic's (Affiliate Links):https://amzn.to/44lEXwkhttps://amzn.to/3r5y4kz
Ben sits down with Diego Moyano, former coach of Coco Gauff and Kevin Anderson, to discuss what makes a great player and coach; the pressures on young players; and the importance of having a good team around you.Instagram: www.instagram.com/gettingagriptennis/Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@getting_a_grip_tennisTwitter: twitter.com/_GettingAGripSound: www.bensound.com www.zapsplat.com www.pixabay.comVisual: www.videezy.com
Ben and Merlin look back on the major events of the past fortnight at Roland Garros, including a historic 23rd Slam for Djokovic and a rare defence of the women's title from Iga Swiatek.
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