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Improve your tennis with the Essential Tennis Podcast, the very first podcast dedicated to tennis lessons and instruction! Tennis professional Ian Westermann answers listener questions about technique, strategy, mental toughness, and much more.
Improve your tennis with the Essential Tennis Podcast, the very first podcast dedicated to tennis lessons and instruction! Tennis professional Ian Westermann answers listener questions about technique, strategy, mental toughness, and much more.
Episodes

Aug 23, 2013
Aug 23, 2013
13 min
You've probably heard it said a hundred times that staying relaxed is important but today's tennis podcast takes it to a whole other level! Find out why pretending the ball isn't there could totally change your strokes in today's lesson.

Aug 7, 2013
Aug 7, 2013
26 min
Do you get angry and lose your tempter on the court when you miss easy shots to lose to players you know you're better than? If so today's mental toughness tennis podcast lesson is a must listen!

Jul 17, 2013
Jul 17, 2013
14 min
Have you ever tried a new swing technique and immediately assumed that it wasn't the way to go because it didn't feel "natural"? If so you must listen to today's tennis podcast on making swing adjustments!

Jul 8, 2013
Jul 8, 2013
21 min
So you've got a lefty doubles partner. Great! But which side of the court should you return from? Should your forehands be in the middle or on the outside? Find out in today's episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast!

Jul 8, 2013
Jul 8, 2013
14 min
What can you do to make up for a doubles partner that always stays on the baseline no matter what? In today's episode of the Podcast I'll teach you what to do in three different specific situations on the court so you can be more successful.

May 8, 2013
May 8, 2013
16 min
How is it possible to be more aware of what's going on during the match on the other side of the net instead of just focusing on your own strokes? Find out in today's episode!

Apr 19, 2013
David vs Goliath - Essential Tennis Podcast #214
Apr 19, 2013
Apr 19, 2013
17 min
What are the best tactics to use when your opponent is much stronger than you are? Find out in today's episode of the podcast!

Apr 11, 2013
Apr 11, 2013
18 min
How can you get out to the best possible start on the court when you have a day job and 45 minute commute to your match? Find out!

Mar 21, 2013
Mar 21, 2013
30 min
What does it take to get to the next level? What if you plateau along the way? How good can you get? I'll answer these questions and more in this episode of the podcast!

Feb 11, 2013
Feb 11, 2013
16 min
Is it better to practice on hard or clay courts? What about for a junior player with big aspirations?