Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips

How important are racket technologies exactly? Will they actually improve your game and your performance? Today I have on the show Master Racket Technician Jeremy Plumley to give us the straight talk on exactly how much the new frames can help your tennis.

We've all experienced that game, set, or whole match where you're up in the score big time only to relax or get nervous and throw it all away. How can we avoid giving up a big lead? Today mental expert David Groemping and myself give tips and advice on closing out your tennis matches.

Have you heard of dynamic stretching before? Dr. Jack and Paul Kolody from www.somersetsportsperformance.com join us on the podcast today to answer some questions from Charles about how to properly warm up before playing tennis. Listen in as the four of us discuss the best ways to get your body warm and avoid injury, we want you all to stay healthy!

Ever have the problem of not knowing who should take a ball coming down the middle in doubles? Tend to look back at your partner behind you during points? Then you need to listen to this should about doubles communication! My college doubles partner Mark Hammelman and myself discuss several common communication isses in doubles and how you should be handling them.

Do you have problems hitting the ball much past the service line using your groundstrokes? If so this episode is a must listen as I give three different ways to generate more depth on both forehands and backhands. After that I give advice on improving all aspects of your overhead including your anticipation, footwork and positioning, and stroke technique as well.

Which forehand groundstroke follow through is best for you: conventional, windshield wiper, or reverse? In today's show I discuss all three including when they should be used, and when they shouldn't. Next up I talk about the differences between singles and doubles and also how to best bridge the gap between their playing styles. Lastly I talk about taking high level ground strokes off the rise and returning them confidently without giving up a short ball.

Today's show is kicked off with two great listener questions. The first has to do with playing tie breakers and keeping a mental edge during them. Next up I discuss training for your tennis game at home, what different ways can you spend time away from a tennis court to improve your game, even without a racket? Lastly I have Jeremy on to discuss how to pick a racket that suits your game.

It seems like nobody likes to play against a lefty handed player. Well, everybody accept for one of my guests today on the podcast who shares what it takes to be more successful against these crafty opponents. My other guest is Will Hamilton of www.fuzzyyellowballs.com/ who is also a fellow lefty. Together the three of us have a great talk about competing against south paws!

The I formation in doubles is an excellent way to mix things up and keep your opponents on their toes. Today Jason and I discuss exactly how to use it, when to use it, and if it's the try play for you and your doubles partner.