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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.
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Friday Feb 24, 2012
Friday Feb 24, 2012
"Do you hate it when people watch you while you play? Do you get nervous, tight, and stop playing the type of tennis that you know you can? If so then you absolutely must catch this episode of the podcast in which Dr. Patrick Cohn is going to tell you how to overcome your anxiety. He also answers questions having to do with avoiding momentum shifts, and improving your mental toughness while off the court."
Wednesday Jan 04, 2012
Wednesday Jan 04, 2012
"Listen to all of the holiday messages left in the ET Voicemail Box over the past few weeks. Also, a huge "thank you" to everybody for their support during 2011. If you have listened to the podcast, watched my videos, attended a clinic, or signed up for any of my online courses this past year then you mean so much to me. I literally couldn't continue with Essential Tennis without you! Happy New Year, all the best for your tennis in 2012."
Monday Dec 12, 2011
Monday Dec 12, 2011
"Whether you currently have kids involved in tennis or not you really need to listen to my interview with Frank Giampaolo. He shares his "Top 5 Tennis Parent Blunders" and gives some amazing information for all of us to follow along the way. In this episode of the podcast you'll learn about body, brain and personality types, how to get ready for a match, how to practice based on your strengths and weaknesses, and a LOT more! "
Tuesday Nov 22, 2011
Tuesday Nov 22, 2011
"Exactly what sets players like Agassi, Djokovic and Murray apart as great returners? Is it possible to learn those same skills as recreational level players? In today's episode of the Podcast I'll share with you the techniques needed to be successful with the return of serve, as well as the "art" and the "x-factor" required to be a master at it."
Monday Nov 14, 2011
Monday Nov 14, 2011
"No matter what you've been told or currently think short court hitting is NOT just for beginners! In this episode of the podcast I explain exactly why mini tennis should be part of your practice or match warm up routine and how to best execute it, both in terms of targets and technique. Start using short court today for better rhythm and technique!"
Wednesday Nov 09, 2011
Wednesday Nov 09, 2011
"Pushers are feared all around the world for their consistency and guile on the court, especially in lower to intermediate level tennis, but it doesn't have to be that way! In today's episode of the podcast I share the most important elements of your game to improve if you ever want to be successful against somebody who excel at doing whatever it takes to just get the ball in."
Tuesday Nov 01, 2011
Tuesday Nov 01, 2011
"Most tennis players know what good "mental toughness" looks like on the court but have no idea how to actually develop it for their own game. Sure, Nadal and Federer are both tough and focused, almost never cracking under pressure, but how do you actually get to that point? How can we train ourselves to act and react the way that we want to? In today's episode of the podcast I answer those questions and give a three step plan for being successful with your mental game!"
Tuesday Oct 25, 2011
Tuesday Oct 25, 2011
"Dr. Cohn is back on the podcast to share his knowledge and expertise in the area of sports psychology and mental toughness! Together we talk about three listener questions that were submitted via Facebook which include how to best prepare and play "monster" points during a match, how can you close out a better player when you find yourself in the lead, and how can you get an annoying player out of your head? Make sure to also check out Dr. Cohn's own podcast at: Sports Psychology Tennis. "
Tuesday Oct 18, 2011
Tuesday Oct 18, 2011
"Sliding correctly on a clay court can be really tough to be but completely worth working on since it will raise the efficiency of your movement around the court a TON. In today's podcast I talk about exactly how to slide on a clay court, and even a hard one if you can get moving fast enough! Check out the three step process that's presented including which foot to use, when to initiate the slide, and what type of footwork to use. "
Monday Oct 10, 2011
Monday Oct 10, 2011
"In this week's episode of the show I answer a question from a listener who's fed up with tennis. He's tired of working hard on his strokes, fitness, and strategy only to have other's routinely beat him on the court. Is he doing something wrong or are some people who pick up tennis just doomed to never really "break through" and play the tennis of their dreams? Find out as I strive to set correct expectations for this player and everybody else! "