Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips

"Have you ever experienced a certain stroke getting stuck in a rut when it comes to timing? A very common issue is timing a groundstroke swing late over and over again. I should know, it happens to me! In today's episode of the podcast I'll share my favorite method of breaking a student out of a timing rut. It's a progression of different target areas that will get you swinging freely and correctly in no time."

"When your child begins taking lessons there are so many questions to answer: "What should I look for in a coach? Should he/she take lessons from only one coach or several? In today's episode of the podcast tennis parent expert Frank Giampaolo answers those questions and many more as he talks to me about the many pit falls of competitive junior tennis."

"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."

"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."

"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! "

"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."

"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!"

"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."

"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!"

"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.

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