Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips

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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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The cause of ALL your tenni...

07.18.2023

The thing holding you back from the next level of tennis is something truly unexpected. It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been playing, what level you are, how many lessons you’ve taken or how many matches you’ve won. Every player ...

Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips episodes:

01.29.2020 Trick Yourself Into Better Tennis - Essential Tennis Podcast #345 We like to believe that simply knowing how to fix bad technique is enough to help us correct it, but when the rubber meets the road and the ball starts flying our way, we find ourselves going right back to ...
01.21.2020 Battling Your Tennis Super Villains - Essential Tennis Podcast #344 Get ready to have your tennis match obstacles flipped on their head! In this episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast you’ll learn why the things that bother you the most during competition might actually be great opportunities in disguise. This ...
01.17.2020 Fighting The “Old Tennis You” - Essential Tennis Podcast #343 It’s a common struggle for players on the road to tennis improvement: learning how to hit a better forehand, backhand or serve, practicing it several times, then trying to use it in a match only to find your old, bad ...
01.14.2020 Swimming Over The Deep End - Essential Tennis Podcast #342 Have you been improving on the tennis court fast enough? If your answer is “no” then the message in this episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast is critical to listen to. You’ll hear the story of a little boy and ...
01.08.2020 Double Your Tennis Net Play Effectiveness - Essential Tennis Podcast #341 If you ever feel lost at the net then do NOT miss this episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast! You’ll learn the one shift my student made to go from ducking and going the wrong way at the net to ...
01.02.2020 Top 10 Ways To Make 2020 Your Best Tennis Year EVER - Essential Tennis Podcast #340 This is the ultimate checklist for tennis success in 2020! Listen as Ian counts down his top ten tools, mindsets, processes, and approaches to learning that have made the biggest difference in his students over the past twelve months. Use ...
12.04.2019 Why I’m Thankful for Tennis - Essential Tennis Podcast #339 Tennis has been a core part of my life for almost 30 years and during that time I’ve come to be incredibly thankful for a great many things that the game has given me. This episode of the Essential Tennis ...
11.26.2019 Become A Tennis Improvement Machine - Essential Tennis Podcast #338 Do you truly have what it takes to reach your next level of tennis? Today’s special guest, Bob Litwin, shares what he has discovered during his incredible journey from losing every national level match for over three years to winning ...
11.15.2019 The Tennis Tension Paradox - Essential Tennis Podcast #337 Tennis players are constantly caught in a terrible downward spiral of nerves, tension and errors. That probably sounds familiar but how in the world do you break the cycle?? In today’s episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast you’ll learn how ...
11.12.2019 Losing to my 9 year old daughter - Essential Tennis Podcast #336 What you focus on during training and match play has HUGE implications about your level of success and development. I recently learned that the hard why while playing a classic board game with my daughter! Find out what mistake I ...
11.08.2019 Doubles Coach in Your Tennis Bag! - Essential Tennis Podcast #335 If you love doubles and have a passion for improvement then this episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast is for you! My very special guest is Gyata Stormon who recently authored “On the Ball - Doubles Tennis Tactics for Recreational ...
11.06.2019 Tennis Highs and Tennis Lows - Essential Tennis Podcast #334 One key tennis perspective can make the difference between having a fulfilling, satisfying experience on the court and spiraling into negativity. This episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast will share what that perspective is and how in the past it ...
11.01.2019 Bad Line Call Solution! - Essential Tennis Podcast #333 You have a “smart phone” and a “smart TV” but what about a “smart tennis court”? Today’s special guest is working hard to make it reality! You’ll learn how AccuTennis is pushing the technology envelope when it comes to drills, ...
10.29.2019 The Most Important Word In Matches - Essential Tennis Podcast #332 The journey of every tennis player is marked by a million little victories and disappointments: hitting the ace or double faulting... winning the match or being blown out... experiencing our greatest level of play or being sidelined by an injury. ...
10.25.2019 Losing Tennis Matches Slower - Essential Tennis Podcast #331 Your mindset and perspective around winning and losing will determine your happiness on the tennis court! That’s why today’s episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast is so important. It shares a student story about battling a familiar foe. One with ...
10.18.2019 Blindfolded Tennis Lesson - Essential Tennis Podcast #330 You’ve been told to “keep your eye on the ball” in tennis but what if that’s exactly what’s holding you back from improving your technique?? In many cases it is and this episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast tells a ...
10.15.2019 Tennis Therapy - Essential Tennis Podcast #329 Are you blocking yourself from tennis improvement? Countless tennis players all around the world are without knowing it! That’s because they’re too scared to know the truth about what their game really is and stepping out towards the fear isn’t ...
09.19.2019 Finding Gold in Tennis Losses - Essential Tennis Podcast #328 If you’ve EVER been down in the dumps after losing a tennis match then this episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast is critical to hear! You’ll learn some stats from professional player results that will blow your mind, a new ...
09.11.2019 Nadal’s Guide To Tennis Happiness - Essential Tennis Podcast #327 Every once in a while we get a glimpse into the mind of a champion like Rafael Nadal. That’s exactly what happened during his post match press conference after the US Open final this past Sunday where he won his ...
09.03.2019 5 Signs of a BAD Tennis Lesson - Essential Tennis Podcast #326 There are great tennis lessons and BAD tennis lessons, but how do you tell the difference?? This episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast will dive deep into the top five ways you can tell that a tennis lesson won’t get ...
08.22.2019 HUGE Podcast Announcement! New Show from Essential Tennis! We're super excited to announce a brand new audio podcast from Essential Tennis called the "Shankcast"! This is a quick update to give you the details on that show plus let you know how you can get FREE access to ...
08.21.2019 Anticipating Your Opponent’s Shots - Essential Tennis Podcast #325 How would you like to tell the future on the tennis court by knowing EXACTLY what your opponent is going to hit next? You can do it! But only if you know exactly what to look for, watch, and analyze ...
08.14.2019 How To Win More With Age! - Essential Tennis Podcast #324 If you’re frustrated by what Father Time is doing to your tennis game then this episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast is a must listen! You’ll hear an incredibly specific, practical conversation between Ian and Brent Abel who is world ...
08.08.2019 Top 7 Mistakes Tennis Players Make - Essential Tennis Podcast #323 What is it exactly that separates beginner, intermediate, and high level tennis players? What’s the magic combination of skills, abilities, and traits that sets them apart? This episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast will explain the top 7 things beginners ...
07.30.2019 Rafael Nadal Misses Feeds - Essential Tennis Podcast #322 Did you know you have a lot in common with one of the best tennis players ever to step onto a court, Rafael Nadal? You do! Today’s episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast will explore the mentality and perspective around ...
07.17.2019 Filling The Gaps In Your Game - Essential Tennis Podcast #321 This special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast features a conversation with Marcus Cootsona, the author of "Occam's Racquet" and "TNNS LSSNS, Filling the Gaps in Your Game". Together we discuss why tennis isn't an intuitive or natural game, how ...
07.09.2019 The Ultimate Guide To Video Analysis - Essential Tennis Podcast #320 So you want to do video analysis for your tennis game, but where in the world do you start?? Which camera is best? What about tripods, software, or shooting angles? Don’t worry, in today’s episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast ...
06.25.2019 Mental and Emotional Training For Tennis - Essential Tennis Podcast #319 This special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast features a candid conversation with Dr. Peter Scales, Ph.D. You'll learn how its possible to love the game of tennis more than simply winning and losing, what mental traits separate frustrated players ...
06.18.2019 The Raw Truth About Tennis Improvement - Essential Tennis Podcast #318 So what does it REALLY take to bring your tennis game to the next level? Today you’ll find out during this candid and open conversation between coach and student. Learn exactly what drills, mindsets, and schedules Amadou used to dramatically ...
06.11.2019 5 Principles for Singles Success - Essential Tennis Podcast #317 If you lose to singles players you KNOW you should beat then today’s episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast is a must listen! You’ll learn the 5 key principles needed for singles success so you can evaluate your opponent, set ...
05.21.2019 The Biggest Tennis Strategy LIE - Essential Tennis Podcast #316 There’s an underlying assumption being made by tennis players and coaches that KILLS the potential to win matches! Singles and doubles players alike are making this critical perception mistake that keeps them locked into losing patterns of play. Find out ...
05.14.2019 How Play Great Tennis After A Break - Essential Tennis Podcast #315 It can happen to the most passionate of players: an injury, a change in schedule, losing access to a court… life can throw any number of things at us to keep us from the game we love. But when you’re ...
05.07.2019 Conquering Nerves In Tennis - Essential Tennis Podcast #314 Do you get nervous when you play tennis matches? Do you get tight, lock up, and become a totally different player once score is being kept? If so this episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast is a MUST listen! You’ll ...
04.30.2019 Backwards Bicycle Tennis Lesson - Essential Tennis Podcast #313 Ever heard the phrase “it’s like riding a bike” to describe something really easy to do once you learn how? Today’s episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast uncovers a vital improvement lesson that proves nothing could be more DIFFICULT than ...
04.24.2019 Tournament Match Recovery Blueprint - Essential Tennis Podcast #312 Want to play your BEST just hours after completing a match in a tournament? This episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast will give you a simple 5 step formula that any player can execute at any level to quickly recover, ...
04.16.2019 Should You Serve Or Receive?? - Essential Tennis Podcast #311 Do you always choose to “serve” after winning the spin before your matches? If so you’re often giving up a HUGE tactical advantage and likely missing a lot of queues that your opponent doesn’t want you to notice. That all ...
04.02.2019 Top 5 Lessons From Indian Wells - Essential Tennis Podcast #310 Ready to take your tennis to the next level? Over the last 6 weeks I’ve spent a huge amount of time on the court with private and group students. This podcast pulls together all of the most important, impactful lessons ...
01.17.2019 Defeating the Yips - Essential Tennis Podcast #309 Has one of your tennis strokes fallen into a jerky, twitching mess of hitches and hiccups? If so you’re not alone, and this episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast has the solution! You’ll learn how to regain confidence in your ...
01.08.2019 Gigi Fernandez talks Mental Toughness- Essential Tennis Podcast #308 Today’s guest has had her share of mental tennis challenges on her way to winning 17 Grand Slam trophies, two Olympic gold medals, and 69 career doubles titles on the pro tour! Gigi Fernandez opens up about her past struggles ...
01.01.2019 5 Principles For Tiebreaker Success - Essential Tennis Podcast #307 Do you hate playing tiebreakers in tennis? This episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast will arm you with the techniques, tactics, and mindsets needed to be successful! You’ll learn the two biggest mistakes players make that sabotage their chances of ...
12.12.2018 Dominate Your Opponent’s Backhand - Essential Tennis Podcast #306 Picking on an opponent’s backhand can be one of the most effective tactics in all of tennis! In this episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast you’ll learn FIVE different plays that you can use to exploit the weak side of ...
12.05.2018 Get Your Tennis Stroke Unstuck - Essential Tennis Podcast #305 Do you have a tennis stroke that’s been stuck for weeks? Or maybe you feel like your whole game is in a rut even though you’ve been working hard to advance? This episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast has the ...
11.27.2018 The Secret To Tennis Happiness - Essential Tennis Podcast #304 If you’re constantly disappointed in your progress on the tennis court then this episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast is incredibly important to listen to. You’ll learn why your relationship to “left arrows” and “right arrows” explain whether or not ...
11.21.2018 Best Doubles Of My Life! - Essential Tennis Podcast #303 My junior year of NCAA tennis thrust me into a crazy situation that unexpectedly produced the best doubles of my life. In this episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast I'll unpack the top 6 lessons I learned from my experience. ...
11.06.2018 Roger Federer Mindset Secrets - Essential Tennis Podcast #302 What goes on in the mind of a great champion like Roger Federer? Is it all positivity, forward progress, and confidence? Nope! This episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast breaks down an insightful interview that Roger gave talking about being ...
10.30.2018 Eliminate Huge Tennis Momentum Swings! - Essential Tennis Podcast #301 Ever win the first set of a tennis match 6-1 only to lose the next one 1-6? What’s up with that?! In this episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast you’ll learn why those shifts in momentum are actually much easier ...
10.17.2018 Maximizing Your Tennis Training Calendar - Essential Tennis Podcast #300 How many times per week should you be playing matches if you want to improve your tennis game? How about practicing or working out off the court? Mixing and matching those elements with the right ratios is critical to your ...
10.09.2018 Seek and Destroy For Tennis Match Success! - Essential Tennis Podcast #299 All around the world tennis players perform much better in practice than they do in matches. Why? One of the biggest reasons is they bring their practice mindset with them into competition which severely limits their chances of winning! Today’s ...
10.01.2018 Advice For Tennis Parents - Essential Tennis Podcast #298 If your child is playing tennis, thinking about playing tennis, or you want them to give tennis a try then this episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast is critical to listen to! You’ll hear Ian talk about the biggest tennis ...
09.17.2018 STOP Tinkering With Your Tennis Strokes! - Essential Tennis Podcast #297 Are you a tennis “Tinkerer”, “Dabbler”, or “Hacker”? Most players fall into one of those three categories whether they know it or not which keeps them from the meaningful improvement that they crave! In this episode of the Essential Tennis ...

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