A huge chunk of the practice tennis players do is a total waste of time. It’s a waste because the same bad habits are getting repeated again and again and again. How do you get off that merry go round of non-improvement? Find out in this special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast. The post How you SABOTAGE your Tennis Game – Essential Tennis Podcast #382 appeared first on Essential Tennis.
There’s a shocking truth about how points are won and lost in tennis. It’s true for the most elite professional players in the world and also true for the rest of us. Failing to understand the reality of this insight will leave you frustrated, angry and ineffective on the court. Find out what The post The Tennis Domination Delusion – Essential Tennis Podcast #381 appeared first on Essential Tennis.
Tennis players blame all kinds of things for not improving as fast as they want including lack of time, money, training partners and quality coaching. Unfortunately there’s a much bigger, more important reason that nobody ever talks about. Find out what it is and how you can overcome it in this special episode The post Why You’re NOT Getting Better at Tennis – Essential Tennis Podcast #380 appeared first on Essential Tennis.
I recently took a tennis lesson in which I wasted my coach’s time. It could have easily been avoided by taking some simple steps before the lesson started but I failed to see it coming. Find out what that mistake was and how you can learn from it to take charge of your The post I Wasted This Coach’s Time – Essential Tennis Podcast #379 appeared first on Essential Tennis.
It doesn't matter how long you've been playing, what level you've risen to or how high your tennis IQ is; you're probably living this lie on the court right now. Find out what it is and the two solutions you can deploy right away in today’s episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast. Subscribe The post The Top Tennis LIE – Essential Tennis Podcast #378 appeared first on Essential Tennis.
As we get older adjusting our training, mindset and expectations on the tennis court can be a huge challenge! Today’s special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast features an open, candid conversation between two lifelong tennis coaches (Ian Westermann and Nate Brolling) about how they’re finding success in competition after many years away The post Play Your BEST Tennis at any Age! – Essential Tennis Podcast #377 appeared first on Essential Tennis.
Ever have an off day on the tennis court? Of course you have! How you react and respond to those days may very well determine if you continue to improve, stay stuck, or even regress back to lower levels. Today’s special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast highlights a key mindset hack that The post Huge Tennis Mindset Hack – Essential Tennis Podcast #376 appeared first on Essential Tennis.
All my life my serve has been smooth, flowing and natural. Now, over just the last few months, it has become jerky, tight and slow. Why?? The answer reveals tennis improvement truths that are critical for all players to understand if they want to continue developing their games and reaching the next level. The post My Serve FAILED Me – Essential Tennis Podcast #375 appeared first on Essential Tennis.
Are you wasting time and money on your current tennis coach? This special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast dives deep into the signs and signals that it may be the case and also provides a clear blueprint for what you SHOULD be looking for during your lessons. Every tennis player has different The post 7 Signs You Should FIRE Your Coach – Essential Tennis Podcast #374 appeared first on Essential Tennis.
A year ago I challenged myself to get back into competitive tennis after focusing exclusively on my coaching for over a decade. Now, after high performance training sessions, drilling, playing league matches, doubles tournaments and singles tournaments I realize I had SO much to learn about myself and my game. This episode of The post Top 7 Competitive Tennis Lessons – Essential Tennis Podcast #373 appeared first on Essential Tennis.
Did you know you have a lot in common with one of the best tennis players ever to step onto a court, Rafael Nadal? You do! Today’s episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast will explore the mentality and perspective around making mistakes including how the world’s most elite The post Rafael Nadal Misses Feeds – Essential Tennis Podcast #322 appeared first on Essential Tennis.
This special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast features a conversation with Marcus Cootsona, the author of "Occam's Racquet" and "TNNS LSSNS, Filling the Gaps in Your Game". Together we discuss why tennis isn't an intuitive or natural game, how we can tell if a coach is worth taking lessons The post Filling The Gaps In Your Game – Essential Tennis Podcast #321 appeared first on Essential Tennis.
So you want to do video analysis for your tennis game, but where in the world do you start?? Which camera is best? What about tripods, software, or shooting angles? Don’t worry, in today’s episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast you’ll learn the step by step details for all of The post The Ultimate Guide To Video Analysis – Essential Tennis Podcast #320 appeared first on Essential Tennis.
This special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast features a candid conversation with Dr. Peter Scales, Ph.D. You'll learn how its possible to love the game of tennis more than simply winning and losing, what mental traits separate frustrated players from satisfied ones, and how to approach your practice and The post Mental and Emotional Training For Tennis – Essential Tennis Podcast #319 appeared first on Essential Tennis.
So what does it REALLY take to bring your tennis game to the next level? Today you’ll find out during this candid and open conversation between coach and student. Learn exactly what drills, mindsets, and schedules Amadou used to dramatically improve his technique and strategy over the span of 6 The post The Raw Truth About Tennis Improvement – Essential Tennis Podcast #318 appeared first on Essential Tennis.
If you lose to singles players you KNOW you should beat then today’s episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast is a must listen! You’ll learn the 5 key principles needed for singles success so you can evaluate your opponent, set up effective patterns and plays, and adjust your strategy on The post 5 Principles for Singles Success – Essential Tennis Podcast #317 appeared first on Essential Tennis.
There’s an underlying assumption being made by tennis players and coaches that KILLS the potential to win matches! Singles and doubles players alike are making this critical perception mistake that keeps them locked into losing patterns of play. Find out what that wrong mindset is, how it was holding back The post The Biggest Tennis Strategy LIE – Essential Tennis Podcast #316 appeared first on Essential Tennis.
It can happen to the most passionate of players: an injury, a change in schedule, losing access to a court… life can throw any number of things at us to keep us from the game we love. But when you’re ready to pick up your racquet and hit the court The post How Play Great Tennis After A Break – Essential Tennis Podcast #315 appeared first on Essential Tennis.
Do you get nervous when you play tennis matches? Do you get tight, lock up, and become a totally different player once score is being kept? If so this episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast is a MUST listen! You’ll learn the secret to the incredible performances of world class The post Conquering Nerves In Tennis – Essential Tennis Podcast #314 appeared first on Essential Tennis.
Ever heard the phrase “it’s like riding a bike” to describe something really easy to do once you learn how? Today’s episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast uncovers a vital improvement lesson that proves nothing could be more DIFFICULT than riding a bike when one simple variable changes. Understanding these The post Backwards Bicycle Tennis Lesson – Essential Tennis Podcast #313 appeared first on Essential Tennis.