Part 2 of 2 in a series focused on how to develop real, lasting tennis technique improvements that become unconscious habits! This episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast picks up where the last one left off by diving head first into progressions: why they’re so vital, how you should use them, and a long list of ideas that you can use the very next time you’re on the court.

24 Tennis Improvement Progressions - Essential Tennis Podcast #260

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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After posting a video on my personal channel calling out the WORST attitude in tennis, a player named Ben realized the video was describing HIM and sent me a long email explaining what led him to become a real life tennis troll. He agreed to sit down and get everything out in the open – here is our full conversation.

Arrogant Tennis Troll BREAKS DOWN - Essential Tennis Podcast #403

If you HATE playing doubles with a weak partner who doesn’t know where to stand, where to aim, or how to avoid your opponents then this special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast is exactly for you! You’ll learn how to take matters into your own hands, dictate play, and be a hero to your weaker partner.

Weak Doubles Partner SOLUTION! - Essential Tennis Podcast #402

If you’re tired of never getting the ball at the net in doubles and points lasting forever until a baseline player finally misses then this is the episode you've been waiting for. You’re about to learn how to magically appear in exactly the right place at exactly the right time so you can STEAL points from your opponents and level up your game.

How to STEAL Doubles Points! - Essential Tennis Podcast #401

If you feel like you’re trying hard on your forehand but just can't hit a powerful shot then this is the episode you've been waiting for. That’s what my recent student told me was happening to her, but when I took my first look at her contact position it didn’t make any sense. Here's how I discovered the root of her problem and the steps you can follow to start hitting more effortless and powerful forehands...

Why Your Forehand Feels WEAK - Essential Tennis Podcast #400

How would you like to play your BEST tennis in the BIGGEST moments instead of crumbling under pressure? That’s exactly what you’re going to learn how to do as I deconstruct the recent video by Karue Sell from MyTennisHQ. He had an incredible result in a set against Taylor Fritz, the current world #12, and his reaction to that result speaks volumes about the difference between the mental toughness of world class players and regular, every day ones like you and me. Hope you enjoy this special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast.

24 Tennis Improvement Progressions - Essential Tennis Podcast #260

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