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Tune in to the Atlanta Tennis Podcast, powered by Go Tennis, for another fantastic episode. This week, Shaun and Bobby Schindler welcome world-class coach Todd Larkham to talk about his tennis experiences. Our episodes provide useful insights on coaching strategies, market developments, and much more.

Todd Larkham - famous tennis coach Todd Larkham has coached elite players like Nick Kyrgios. Todd discusses his career from professional player to respected coach, as well as the challenges and advantages of each role.

Todd discusses his coaching philosophy, emphasizing the need to personalize coaching to each player's strengths and personality. The discussion also covers the distinguishing features of Australian tennis teaching, such as the emphasize on volleys and the influence of grass courts.

• Todd's Impressive Career: Todd has a wealth of experience to impart, having played professionally for ten years and coaching outstanding junior players for the past twenty.
• Grind of the Challenger Tour: Todd explains the struggles of players inside 100, being that they are broke and always on the run.
• Coaching Nick Kyrgios: Ever wonder how Nick Kyrgios learned to play unrelentingly offensively? Todd, who coached Nick from age 10–17, provides fresh perspectives.
• Value of coaching to the player: According to Todd, the most important point made about this is that you have to coach each individual differently as their personality and physical attributes are all different.

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Plus much more!

Don't pass up this opportunity to learn from a tennis professional. Listen in and prepare to elevate your tennis knowledge to new heights.

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Welcome to the Atlanta Tennis Podcast, where each episode provides insights and conversations that begin with tennis and progress to the global scope of the sport. In this episode, we have an interesting conversation with Justin Yeo, a world-renowned tennis pro. Together, we'll look at how important your hands are in tennis, from grip tension to shot direction. Whether you're just starting out or an experienced player, you'll see how mastering your hand movements may dramatically improve your game.

Today’s Guest:

Justin Yeo - world-renowned tennis pro who was born in Australia and raised in Puerto Rico. In this episode, Justin Yeo discusses the importance of hand technique in tennis. He argues that, while many players concentrate on footwork and body posture, the hands play an important role in directing the ball and reducing errors. Justin utilizes the examples of renowned players, including Roger Federer and John McEnroe, to show how exceptional hand skills may improve a player's game.

Justin emphasizes the importance of grip tension, control, and the ability to modify the ball's direction. He proposes that players think of their racket as an extension of their hand, focusing on prolonging rather than shortening their swings. He also advises against the common practice of short-court warm-ups, instead pushing players to begin at the back of the court to improve hand control.

To enhance hand technique, Justin suggests training against a hitting wall to extend the swing and send the ball straight ahead. He emphasizes the significance of remaining relaxed and springy when playing.

What They Talked About:

• The surprising truth: Most errors stem from hand issues, not just footwork or technique.
• The magic of great hands: Players like Roger Federer and John McEnroe possessed incredible hand control for unmatched shotmaking.
• Beyond technique: While proper grip and swing are important, hand feel plays a major role in directing the ball precisely.
• Warm-up revolution: Ditch the short-court routine! Justin recommends hitting from the baseline first to develop proper hand extension for longer rallies.

This episode is perfect for:

• Players of all levels are looking to improve their touch and control.
• Coaches seeking new ways to emphasize the importance of handwork.
• Anyone who wants to understand the finer points of the game.

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Welcome back to our latest episode of the Atlanta Tennis Podcast, powered by GoTennis! In this episode, we explore the importance of slice and volley techniques and the important and often neglected parts of a successful tennis game. Be it competitive playing or just starting with the game, learning how to use slice and volley effectively might take you to a higher performance level.

Today, our host Sean teams up with Justin Yeo, a world-famous tennis pro with worldwide experience from places like Australia and Puerto Rico, to explain why these techniques remain so important for players of all levels. 

In this video, you will learn from the best in the world, such greats as Novak Djokovic and Ashleigh Barty, how to incorporate slice and volley into your games and why this skill should be mastered early in the formative stages of any aspiring tennis player.

• Slice & Volley: The unsung heroes in modern tennis! Discover why slice and volley are still integral parts of the modern game. They are a way to take control of a point, provide one change of pace, and take your opponents towards the net.
• How Slice Helps Pros & Beginners: Learn how slice can be used as a defensive and aggressive tool for touring professionals and league players.
• Pro Insights into Net Play: Insights into the game of net play and using slice and volley to create offence while defending.
• Expert Insight: Get to know the technical breakdown and get expert tips from Justin Yeo on how to practice and perfect your slice and make it an indispensable part of your tennis toolbox.

• Junior players who want to cast an all-court game
• Recreational and league players seeking variety and control in their shots.
• Tennis instructors seeking to develop their students' skills at The Net and shot variety.
• Female players who want to add some advanced moves on the pitch.

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Check out more from the Atlanta Tennis Podcast as we dive deeper and get expert tips and insights from pros like Justin Yeo. Whether it is to get better at the game or simply because you love the game, something is in here for the tennis enthusiast.

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Hello, tennis folks! Welcome again to the GoTennis! Podcast powered by Signature Tennis, where we explore the intersection of tennis and technology. Every episode begins with tennis and covers different interesting topics, and this one is no exception.

In this episode, we bring you a prevailing discussion of how technology shapes the future of tennis with Michael Chojnacki, a co-founder of Baseline Vision, a game-changing tennis analysis system.

Curious? This special episode has something special and is surprising.

Today's guest Michael Chojnacki went from aerospace engineer to tennis technology innovator. Michael has a very rare educational background, which includes a combination of technical skills in computer vision and robotics, project management, and a lifelong passion for tennis. Born in Belgium, Michael has been an avid tennis player since childhood; he brings his engineering skills to the world of tennis through Baseline Vision.

From the aerospace industry to working on cutting-edge sports technologies, Michael's story combines inspiration and curiosity. Baseline Vision didn't come out of his shell alone; he teamed up with experts in machine learning and computer vision to create it. This episode looks at his path from a career in flight testing and autonomous vehicle technology to creating one of the most advanced tennis analytics systems in the marketplace.

• Creation of Baseline Vision: The company combines something popularly old as tennis, with something modern and engaging as aerospace engineering to create this pioneering tennis analysis system.
• How it works: Baseline Vision utilizes high-end cameras to capture player movement, ball speed, and line calls in real time with unparalleled accuracy to boost training and match play.
• Improved Line Calling & Analytics: Get to know how Baseline Vision replaces disputes around the court with instant, accurate line calls and passes on some actionable match analytics to players of all levels.
• Gamification of Tennis: Learn how Baseline Vision turns practice into a continuous, fun activity as gamified drills keep the players' attention and motivate them.
• The Future of Tennis Technology: Understand how innovations, including Baseline Vision, will make tennis more approachable, interactive, and enjoyable-from the casual player to the pros.

Thanks to Baseline Vision for offering this special discount for our followers. If you become one of our listeners, you’re welcome to use the code ATP200 to save $200!

This is a limited offer, so hurry and act fast to take advantage of this amazing deal!

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Keep listening for more fun conversations with tennis coaches, club managers, industry pros, and innovators, setting the stage for what's next for tennis.

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Hey, welcome. You are tuned into the Atlanta Tennis Podcast. Here we talk about everything that has to do with tennis. Whether you are an advanced, intermediate, or beginner, we have something for you. Today in the episode, we venture into the captivating domain of tennis with Justin Yeo, an Australian-born but currently residing in Puerto Rico, a coaching expert in the game of tennis. We discuss the importance of a non-dominant hand in tennis and explain why it is an important thing that is unfortunately often neglected. Let us walk you through tennis skills and strategies and share some tennis tips with you.

Today’s Guest:

Justin Yeo - the famous coach at the worldwide level, spoke on the less acknowledged aspect, the significance of the non-dominating hand in tennis. By focusing on how ready position to shot preparation can be improved by even the smallest adjustments, its importance in serving to balance out, we will see how any little variables may lead to great variations on the court.

Episode Highlight:

The Importance of the Non-Dominant Hand: To serve, he says that shifting the non-dominant hand to the upper region is crucial. That is the non-dominant hand. On the 27th and 15th filings, it appears important to steer the power development in the bodies along the hands, as well as to support a shoal of dunking.

Technical Insights: Justin’s movement involves rotating the body towards the hand of the racket holding the head up. The ready stance now requires the back arm to help turn the body so that rotation and space can be used well.

Practical Tips: For non-dominant hand users wanting to work out the proper placement of their stroke guide, he recommends that the left hand in the right dominating people's ready position stay wide to avoid making quite some rotation. Further, he explains, use your free hand to bear the weight of the racket right after the ball is hit during the execution of the follow-through to assist in making the swing more powerful.

Here's what you'll learn:

• The surprising truth: The majority of mistakes are caused by problems with the non-dominant hand rather than poor footwork or technique.
• The magic touch of champions: Players like Roger Federer and John McEnroe had remarkable non-dominant hand control, which allowed for unrivaled shotmaking.
• Beyond basic grip: While good grip and swing are important, the feel and posture of the non-dominant hand are critical for accurate ball direction.
• Revolutionize your warm-up: Give up the short-court practice! In order to get an appropriate hand extension for longer rallies, Justin advises starting at the baseline.

This episode is perfect for:

• Players at all levels are looking to improve their touch and control.
• Coaches are seeking new techniques to emphasize the value of non-dominant hand usage.
• Anyone looking to obtain a better knowledge of the complexities of tennis.

Stay tuned for great suggestions to help you improve your game, and remember to subscribe and share with your friends and teammates. Do you have a question or a topic that you would like us to discuss? Please let us know, and we will include it in future episodes.

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Episode #54 Season 24: Shaun Boyce & Justin Yeo

In this episode of the Atlanta Tennis Podcast, hosts Shaun Boyce and Justin Yeo discuss the dominant eye and how to work around it.

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Welcome to the Atlanta Tennis Podcast, powered by GoTennis! In this Tennis Tip episode, USPTA Certified Tennis Professional Rob Carver poses the following question: "Do you want to hit a winner or make your opponent weaker?"

Today’s Guest:

Rob Carver- USPTA certified tennis pro and the author of the book "366 Days of Tennis: A Tip A Day to Improve Your Game”. He will share one of his Tennis Tips from his book each month in 2024.

In this episode, Rob Carver gives a tennis tip from his book 366 Days of Tennis. Rob poses an essential question: "Winner or weaker?" Should you concentrate on striking winners or making your opponent weaker first? Rob explains how weakening your opponent can lead to additional opportunities to gain points, boosting your game and increasing your chances of victory.

Episode Highlights:

Tennis Tip of the Day: Rob Carver discusses whether to focus on hitting wins or making your opponent weaker. 

Improving Your Game: Rob emphasizes that focusing on making your opponent weaker will result in higher percentages and wins.

What You’ll Learn:

Acquaint yourself with a tactical way of winning without losing any more points: weaken the opponents before going for the point.

Exporting anything related to tennis, The author of "366 Days of Tennis: A Tip A Day To Improve Your Game," Rob Carver argues that by making your opponent weaker, you increase the likelihood of them making mistakes or handing you easy balls, which you can then turn into winners.

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