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Outside the Lines

Bob Schewior

Tennis commentary on all aspects of the game from pros to club players

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00:42:55

Doubles Game Plan - Part 2

Outside the Lines ·

2021/12/19

In this episode, Doubles Game Plan - Part 2, we review, in brief, the key points of How to Make a Game plan in Doubles while going into more detail concerning apparent contradictions between our points of view. We discover that there are not really any contradictions - merely a selective weighting of different elements involved in making a plan. Alternative formations such as the Australian formation, the I-formation, and playing both back are also discussed.

00:38:55

King Richard: A Review

Outside the Lines ·

2021/12/07

HBO Max is now airing King Richard, a movie about the process of developing the Williams sisters into tennis stars. It covers them from the ages of 10 to 15. The film's title is based upon the role of their father, Richard Williams, in making his dream of raising tennis stars come true. Richard is an enigmatic figure, largely supportive, but plagued by his need to pick fights. His wife, Oracene, does much to guide him through some of those difficult moments. Richard held the girls out of junior

00:34:38

How to Make a Game Plan - Doubles

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2021/11/06

Doubles is much more complex than singles. At a basic level, there is simply more of a possibility of finding a weakness in doubles opponents since each player has a fh, bh, serve, oh, and fh and bh volleys. Sharing information with your partner at the end of the warmup is crucial for getting a good shot at making a good game plan. Remember, there is no rule about where players need to stand to begin the point. Adjusting positions in the basic formation or using alternative formations can be a huge

00:41:25

How to Make a Game Plan - Singles

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2021/10/27

Making a Game Plan is one of the black holes of improving in tennis. In this episode, we discuss the three main elements of making an effective plan: 1) Know thyself. You should not be attempting to make shots which you don't own (or mostly own); 2) Evaluate your opponent. Assess their physical qualities as well as their technical skills; and 3) Use the Steady/Aggressive framework to make your final plan.

00:30:48

Losing a Match: What are the Takeaways?

Outside the Lines ·

2021/10/12

Competitive tennis players almost always feel emotional pain after losing a match. This is because "hating to lose" is an important psychological component of being a successful competitor. But losing also offers a chance for a player to look at what happened and set an agenda for where they'd like to go next. Using losses as a stepping stone for future improvement is key. Talking with your coach is an important part of this process.

00:38:12

Getting the Most Out of Your Indoor Season

Outside the Lines ·

2021/10/02

For competitive recreational players, the spring/summer is typically the busiest match time. This means that the indoor season from now through the end of March/April is the best time to add something new to your game. A coach can help you to prioritize your goals for this crucial development time. It's also important to have a coach who sees at least some of your matches live. This will help you to get where you want to go sooner!

00:56:44

US Open Recap

Outside the Lines ·

2021/09/16

We recap, using statistical data, both the women's final (Fernandez vs. Raducanu) and the men's final (Djokovic vs. Medvedev). In both cases, we take a look at first serve percentage as a key factor in determining the outcome of the match. A key concept is developed: the counterfactual. This asks the question: if player X had played at his/her average level, would this have changed the outcome of the match? In the case of the men's final, we need to dig deeper into rally length in order to explain

00:42:08

US Open Update II

Outside the Lines ·

2021/09/09

We review several of the top matches of the second week including in depth analysis of Leylah Fernandez and and Alexander Zverev. We also take a look at several of the top announcers on ESPN and give our thoughts on what they add to the Open experience. We finish up with our predictions for the men's and women's semis which begin on Thursday evening, 9/9.

00:25:38

US Open Update I

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2021/09/05

Several keys matches (Osaka vs. Fernandez, Alcaraz vs. Tsitsipas, Nishikori vs. McDonald) are discussed along with the low vaccination rates of players and the bathroom break controversy. Statistics from SlamTracker are used to supplement our understanding of what happened in these matches.

00:47:42

US Open Preview

Outside the Lines ·

2021/08/28

We check in with the big questions first: what about the absences of Serena, Rafa, and Fed? And, of course, will Novak Djokovic capture the Grand Slam? We highlight a couple of interesting first round matches and discuss how fans/spectators can learn from watching more tennis during a Slam.

00:41:06

How to Talk to Yourself

Outside the Lines ·

2021/08/12

Sports psychologists have long understood the importance of self-talk for optimal performance. We take the between points regimen of Deconstructing Tennis and rework it within the framework of self-talk. We discuss the WHAT, HOW (tone of voice), and WHEN of the between points time in a match. We also discuss this in the context of Mental Toughness.

00:36:50

The Pros and Cons of Coaching in Tennis

Outside the Lines ·

2021/08/03

There have been repeated calls for expanding the role of on court coaching in tennis. All of the Grand Slams forbid it, while the WTA (women's Tour) has permitted some coaching for some years. There is no coaching on the ATP (men's) Tour. Special guest Steve Flink, a journalist in the International Tennis Hall of Fame, joins in our discussion.

00:34:02

Playing to the Score

Outside the Lines ·

2021/07/19

Pros, for the most part, have a solid understanding of when to play consistent tennis and when to go for it. This decision is not random; it is based upon the Importance of the Point. We will define it and give concrete examples of how to use it in your play. Please excuse the technical problems which happened at the end of the podcast.

00:33:47

Federer vs. Hurkacz: The Choices We Make

Outside the Lines ·

2021/07/10

Competitive tennis players need to make all sorts of choices: whether to play steady or aggressive; whether to hit down the line, cross court, or into the center; whether to approach the net or stay back, etc. We examine a key decision in the Roger Federer - Hubert Hurkacz Wimbledon quarterfinal. This was Fed's decision after winning the coin flip.

00:30:16

Naomi Osaka's French Open 2

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2021/07/04

We address issues of stress, anxiety, and mental health for elite athletes. We also suggest a new paradigm for losers of tennis matches: allow them to speak with the crowd after a loss if they so choose. This would also serve to reduce the demonization of losing - an excellent example for our kids.

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