Happy 50th episode of Tennis Quick Tips!  I'm so excited to have made it to my official 50th episode of this podcast.  And I have a special gift for all of my wonderful listeners that I'm giving away in the show notes for this episode.

This episode really encapsulates a major part of my Tennis Fixation philosophy which is that there are tons of ways to learn how to play better tennis without playing tennis.  So, in this episode you'll learn ten ways you can do that.  And then, as my gift to you, you can visit the show notes to download a mini-poster called "50 Ways To Play Better Tennis Without Playing Tennis" where you'll learn even more great tips for improving your game.  The show notes can be found at:

http://tennisfixation.com/quicktips50

Time for another rules episode!  And I think you'll like this one because I bet you've seen this rule violated in your matches and you've wondered if someone is trying to "game" you with it.  Yes, today we're going to talk about just how much time you get to do various things on court during a match and, more importantly, I'll give you my best tips for what to do when you think your opponent is taking too much time out on the tennis court.

You can find all of the show notes for this episode by going to:

http://tennisfixation.com/quicktips49

If you haven't figured it out by now, tennis is my favorite sport.  And it's also one of my favorite fitness activities.  But is tennis a good way to get into great shape?  Can I burn fat just by playing tennis?  What I really want to know is exactly how many calories can I burn playing tennis?  In this episode of Tennis Quick tips, we're going to find out the answer to this "burning" question.

You can find all of the show notes for this episode, and an August Quick Tennis Fitness calendar here:

http://tennisfixation.com/quicktips48

You can get a free copy of my ebook "10 Quick Fixes to Improve Your Serve: No Lessons Required" and weekly updates by going here:

http://tennisfixation.com/freeservebook

Just when you think you've heard everything there is to hear about tennis strings, it turns out there's even more.  In this episode of Tennis Quick Tips, you'll find out about tennis string gauge, what it is and how to pick the one that's right for you.

You can find show notes for this episode as well as links to the resources mentioned here:

http://tennisfixation.com/quicktips47

To subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or to leave a much-appreciated review and rating, just go here:

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You know that tennis is a great way to get exercise.  And you also know what a wonderful way it is to socialize.  But do you know some of the other surprising benefits of playing tennis?  In this episode, I'll give you my ten favorite tennis benefits.

You can find the show notes to this episode as well as links to the resources mentioned at:

http://tennisfixation.com/quicktips46

I hope you'll visit the show notes and let me know what your favorite tennis benefits are.

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Thanks for listening and Happy Tennis!

Of all the weather conditions and elements we tennis players face on court, one of the worst is the sun.  Especially when we have to serve into the sun.  With the sun in your eyes, your killer serve can quickly move from being a weapon to being a real liability.  In this episode of Tennis Quick Tips, you'll learn how to make sure that doesn't happen with six great tips to deal with the sun in your eyes when you're serving.

What's the difference between winning a tennis match and not losing a match?  And how can you make sure you're doing the right one of those things the next time you hit the courts?  In this episode of Tennis Quick Tips, I'll explain the difference between winning and not losing, talk about how the pros do it vs. how we regular players do it, and give you my best tips for not losing your next tennis match.

You can find the show notes and an edited transcript for this episode, links to all of the resources mentioned, all of my contact info, as well as plenty of other great tennis tips by visiting Tennis Fixation at:

http://tennisfixation.com/quicktips44

It's time for me to get a new tennis racquet and I'm taking you along for the ride.  In this episode of Tennis Quick Tips, you'll learn what the three main categories or types of tennis racquets are.  Then you'll learn the five qualities that are important within those categories.  By the end of this episode, you'll be able to talk to anybody about racquets and sound like a total pro!

Check out the show notes for more tennis resources and tips at:

http://tennisfixation.com/quicktips43

Summer may not be officially here but it is plenty hot out on the tennis courts. And while that means more time playing tennis, it also means more chances of getting beaten down by the heat. Heat illness is a real danger when you're playing summer tennis. So in this episode, we'll talk about heat illness - what is it, how to avoid it, and what to do if you or one of your tennis pals is affected. I'll also give you my 10 best tips to beat the heat on the tennis court.

The serve is considered to be the most important shot in tennis and this is doubly true in doubles.  Because in doubles, not only do you live and die by your serve, but your partner does too.  So how can you serve most effectively in doubles?  In this episode, you'll get my best tips for serving smart in tennis doubles.