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Episodes
![The Secret To Perfect Kick Serves - Essential Tennis Podcast #408](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/2721732/New-ET-Logo-white-backdrop_300x300.png)
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
The Secret To Perfect Kick Serves - Essential Tennis Podcast #408
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
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!
![How to FLOW Around The Tennis Court! - Essential Tennis Podcast #407](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/2721732/New-ET-Logo-white-backdrop_300x300.png)
Friday Jun 28, 2024
How to FLOW Around The Tennis Court! - Essential Tennis Podcast #407
Friday Jun 28, 2024
Friday Jun 28, 2024
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!
![Racquet "technology" is Bullsh*t - Essential Tennis Podcast #406](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/2721732/New-ET-Logo-white-backdrop_300x300.png)
Friday Jun 07, 2024
Racquet "technology" is Bullsh*t - Essential Tennis Podcast #406
Friday Jun 07, 2024
Friday Jun 07, 2024
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!
![Why you MISS on HARD swings! - Essential Tennis Podcast #405](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/2721732/New-ET-Logo-white-backdrop_300x300.png)
Friday May 24, 2024
Why you MISS on HARD swings! - Essential Tennis Podcast #405
Friday May 24, 2024
Friday May 24, 2024
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...
![The BIGGEST Serve Flaw holding back your tennis game - Essential Tennis Podcast #404](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/2721732/New-ET-Logo-white-backdrop_300x300.png)
Monday May 20, 2024
Monday May 20, 2024
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".
![Arrogant Tennis Troll BREAKS DOWN - Essential Tennis Podcast #403](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/2721732/New-ET-Logo-white-backdrop_300x300.png)
Friday May 03, 2024
Arrogant Tennis Troll BREAKS DOWN - Essential Tennis Podcast #403
Friday May 03, 2024
Friday May 03, 2024
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.
![Weak Doubles Partner SOLUTION! - Essential Tennis Podcast #402](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/2721732/New-ET-Logo-white-backdrop_300x300.png)
Saturday Apr 27, 2024
Weak Doubles Partner SOLUTION! - Essential Tennis Podcast #402
Saturday Apr 27, 2024
Saturday Apr 27, 2024
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.
![How to STEAL Doubles Points! - Essential Tennis Podcast #401](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/2721732/New-ET-Logo-white-backdrop_300x300.png)
Friday Apr 12, 2024
How to STEAL Doubles Points! - Essential Tennis Podcast #401
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Friday Apr 12, 2024
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.
![Why Your Forehand Feels WEAK - Essential Tennis Podcast #400](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/2721732/New-ET-Logo-white-backdrop_300x300.png)
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Why Your Forehand Feels WEAK - Essential Tennis Podcast #400
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Friday Apr 05, 2024
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...
![Play your BEST tennis under pressure - Essential Tennis Podcast #399](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/2721732/New-ET-Logo-white-backdrop_300x300.png)
Friday Mar 29, 2024
Play your BEST tennis under pressure - Essential Tennis Podcast #399
Friday Mar 29, 2024
Friday Mar 29, 2024
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.