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Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips

Essential Tennis LLC

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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33:15

Learn how to take your ground strokes early -...

Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips ·

2010/05/20

Hitting on the rise can be a great way to improve your position on the court and take time away from your opponent at the same time. Learn how to do it correctly in todays show. Ian also discusses the right and wrong way to aim your serve to different parts of the box through good technique.

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31:44

Stop blaming the lob for your doubles losses! -...

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2010/05/17

I so often hear doubles teams complain about opponents that put up lob after lob in a winning effort against them. If this sounds familiar then you absolutely have to listen to today's show as I outline the four most important aspects of covering behind you correctly after closing into the net in either doubles or singles. Don't get caught off guard by the lob anymore!

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33:31

Are you born with your tennis playing style? -...

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2010/05/10

Today I discuss some great questions from a listener having to do with different playing styles of tennis. I first go over the four main styles of play in detail, talk about which pros fit each, and how you can improve your game if you fit into those styles. Next I discuss how much of our style is chosen, and how much is simply natural. Lastly I talk about how to beat each style of player!

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36:08

So should you really be watching the ball during...

Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips ·

2010/05/08

There are so many misunderstandings about watching the ball during your tennis play. Watching the ball is an incredibly simple concept, but so few recreational players do it well. Find out what steps you can take to start making better contact with the ball, stop losing your concentration! Ian also talks about the journey we all take as we try to improve our tennis games.

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36:08

So should you really be watching the ball during...

Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips ·

2010/05/03

There are so many misunderstandings about watching the ball during your tennis play. Watching the ball is an incredibly simple concept, but so few recreational players do it well. Find out what steps you can take to start making better contact with the ball, stop losing your concentration! Ian also talks about the journey we all take as we try to improve our tennis games.

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38:16

Andy Zodin gives his thoughts on building a game plan...

Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips ·

2010/04/19

Andy Zodin is back on the Essential Tennis Podcast to lend his expertise on the topic of anticipation during singles competition. He discusses with Ian things to look for on the court during your matches such as your opponents balance, court positioning, and stroke technique. Did you know that playing smart tennis is very much like a game of chess? Listen in to find out how.

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40:27

Listen to Ian answer three listener questions -...

Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips ·

2010/04/12

Have you ever played a great point, setting yourself up for the easy put away only to miss your volley long? Today Ian talks about how to fix that mistake. Also discussed is the slice serve, should you be turning your hand to the right or to the left to get the most amount of spin? Lastly Ian talks about racket customization, specifically how to balance out a racket.

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40:27

Professional speaker and coach Raj Gavurla - ...

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2010/04/05

Mental tennis topics are some of the most popular on the Essential Tennis Podcast, but did you know that mental toughness for a single player can be very different from mental toughness on a team? Listen to Raj talk about being tough as a team whether you play USTA tournaments, club matches, or on high school or college teams. Did you know that there is a difference between "self talk" and "self think"? Listen in!

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32:34

Is there an unwritten rule about hitting at the...

Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips ·

2010/03/29

In today's podcast my guest is tennis professional Jason Cole. Together we discuss three listener questions. The first has to do with choking up on your handle, should you be doing this on any of your tennis shots? Next we discuss strategies to use in a mixed doubles match including whether or not to hit towards the woman frequently. Lastly we talk about serve development, should you work on your spin serve or flat serve first?

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34:50

Mental toughness expert David Groemping - Essential...

Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips ·

2010/03/29

David Groemping has been a popular guest on the podcast and today he's back to talk about two topics. The first has to do with getting yourself out of a slump in your tennis game, the second is about what to think about during change overs to keep you playing your best tennis. Believe it or not these two topics are very closely related, David explains how in today's show.

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33:57

Learn about the six different types of tennis...

Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips ·

2010/03/16

Today's show is completely dedicated to one of the most important parts of your tennis game: footwork! Did you know that there are six different ways to move your feet on the tennis court? When they're all put together correctly a player can become as quick as efficient as possible. Listen to today's show to find out how!

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36:51

Listen to Dave “The Koz” Kozlowski and Ian talk about...

Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips ·

2010/03/09

Today I have a special guest on the Podcast: Dave "The Koz" Kozlowski. Koz has a huge passion for the game of tennis and has been around the sport his entire life. Listen to him give his thoughts on which is more important for ET listeners: power or control. How do you get control exactly? When should you add power? Also listen for instructions on how to enter for a free Flip UltraHD!

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33:14

What footwork should you use when getting jammed up?...

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2010/03/01

Today I answer two listener questions. The first has to do with moving out of the way of a shot that's jamming you up on the court, both returns of serve and volleys up at the net. What stance should you use to do this? Secondly I talk all about playing in windy conditions and give the top four things to keep in mind.

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34:53

Should you really be copying what the pros do on TV?...

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2010/02/22

My guest today is Andy Zodin of the "In The Zone" tennis radio show/podcast. Together we tackle two specific techniques which are typically linked to the modern game and discuss weather or not you should be considering them for your own game. Techniques discussed are the windshield wiper follow through and full western grip.

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28:41

What do you do when ‘Plan A’ doesn’t work? -...

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2010/02/15

Today I answer two great questions having to do with singles strategy. The first question has to do with changing up your strategy once you realize that your A Game isn't cutting the mustard. Learn how to mix up your strategy and try something new during competition. Secondly I talk about the Wardlaw Directionals and using left hand dominance to be an advantage in singles

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35:21

Often times amateur players scoff cooperative hitting...

Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips ·

2010/02/08

Cooperative hitting should be a big part of your practice routine! If it's not already then definitely take a listen to today's podcast episode. My guest on the show is Andy Zodin who hosts "In The Tennis Zone", a tennis radio show in CO. He and I discuss why cooperative hitting is so important.

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30:14

Do you struggle keeping focus during practice...

Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips ·

2010/02/01

So many amateur players walk out onto the practice court and waste their time, don't be one of them! Today I talk about how to put together a practice that will help you keep your focus. The rest of the show is dedicated to strategy, namely: how do you know when you bail out on your "A Game" and change up your strategy?

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26:44

Do you ever experiment between different strokes? -...

Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips ·

2010/01/25

Have you ever experimented between a one and two-handed forehand or backhand? Is it ok to keep using two different shots on one side, or is it best to just pick one and stick with it? Also, I talk about different ways to work on your game at home during the offseason.

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28:04

What can you do about an opponent who hits passing...

Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips ·

2010/01/18

Have you ever played an opponent in singles that hits incredible passing shots against you every single time you approach the net? What types of strategies or tactics can be used to be more successful? I also discuss the exact timing of the split step in tennis. Should it be before contact, as contact is made, or after contact? Listen in!

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