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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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Monday Nov 10, 2008
Monday Nov 10, 2008
Wouldn't it be great to be able to haul off and crush a forehand ground stroke off a weak ball, and do it consistently? Today I will tell you how. After that Dr. Jack and I discuss exaclty how to ice a problem area on your body, and also the effects of long distance running on your tennis game.
Monday Nov 03, 2008
Monday Nov 03, 2008
Kevlar, Luxilon, natural gut: which hybrid string patern is best for you? Master Racket Technician Jeremy Plumley and I talk it out and let you know. After that I answer a listener question asking how to hit a flat serve with a continental grip!
Monday Oct 27, 2008
Monday Oct 27, 2008
I tackle a huge topic today: Singles Strategy. In this episode you will learn what to do before, during, and after a singles match to increase your ability to develop an effective strategy. Are you winning as many matches as you could be? Find out!
Monday Oct 20, 2008
Monday Oct 20, 2008
Two excellent listener questions are answered today. One is about serving and volleying comfortably in doubles, and the other about watching the ball, and keeping your head still after contact. I also make my first announcement about the first ever Essential Tennis Instructional Getaway!
Monday Oct 13, 2008
Monday Oct 13, 2008
Listen in on an interview of motivational speaker, author, and tennis professional Edward Tseng. Together we discuss his top 5 tips for succeeding in life, and tennis!
Tuesday Oct 07, 2008
Tuesday Oct 07, 2008
Today I talk about how and when to corrently run around a backhand groundstroke, and use your forehand as well. Also discussed is the swinning volley, is it a smart shot to use?
Monday Sep 29, 2008
Monday Sep 29, 2008
In number 33 I discuss what the most common mistakes are of club level players, and how to avoid them. Also insruction is given on how to handle a shot hit deep to your backhand corner during a singles point.
Monday Sep 22, 2008
Monday Sep 22, 2008
In this podcast learn how exactly your body and mind work together to learn a new skill, such as a forehand groundstroke. How can you improve your game without overthinking and freezing? Learn the Four Phases of learning.
Thursday Sep 18, 2008
Thursday Sep 18, 2008
Watch the ball! Common sense right? Well it's something that most players can do a better job of. In this podcast learn about how to watch the ball correctly, and get information about improving your focus.
Monday Sep 15, 2008
Monday Sep 15, 2008
Today's podcast is all about everybody's worst nightmare: the pusher. Are there pushers at every level? More importantly, how do you beat a pusher anyway? The whole podcast today is dedicated to this infamous opponent type.