Season 1 Episode 8. Sunday Tennis Q and A Live with ChrisChris and his cohost Sammie the dog had an awesome show!Chris discusses:—the debate and benefits of hand feeding—Spanish style training—a rarely discussed benefit of clay court training—the technical future of the game,—the most important areas to develop for athletic development, —the potential MYTH of the first 4 Shots—whether talent beats hard work—and more interesting topics!—Chris also discusses the merits of his technical approach and whether his technical system, especially regarding the parabolic forehand and inverted finish, will become a standard in the industry.Sammie sleeps most of the show! Chris’s wife Kim makes a cameo by cooking beans for dinner in the kitchen and nags Chris sotto voce off camera.Can’t beat this show! Don’t miss it!Here is the link to the Facebook Live commentshttps://www.facebook.com/chris.lewit/videos/2021312491250238/—Follow Chris at these websites and social media linksWebsite: www.chrislewit.com Blog: www.ProdigyMaker.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/ChrisLewitTennisAcademyTwitter: www.twitter.com/chrislewitLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/chris-lewit-tennis-academyInstagram: www.instagram.com/chrislewittennis/YouTube: www.youtube.com/ChrisLewit iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prodigy-maker-tennis-show/

🎾 The Prodigy Maker Tennis Show (PMTS) explores the intersection of junior tennis development, cutting-edge sport science, fitness, health, and human performance. Hosted by world-renowned coach Chris Lewit — author of The Secrets of Spanish Tennis and Winning Pretty, and developer of numerous No. 1 juniors in the U.S. — PMTS brings together coaching wisdom, research, and technology to shape the future of tennis and human performance.

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Chris discusses:—the good and bad of Games Based Approaches to training young children—the myth of the first 4 shots, junior development—the biggest problems with American tennis—an extensive talk about the current state Spanish tennis and academies. And of course he answers various viewer questions from around the world! Sammy the CLTA mascot also makes his appearance!—Follow Chris at these websites and social media linksWebsite: www.chrislewit.com Blog: www.ProdigyMaker.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/ChrisLewitTennisAcademyTwitter: www.twitter.com/chrislewitLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/chris-lewit-tennis-academyInstagram: www.instagram.com/chrislewittennis/YouTube: www.youtube.com/ChrisLewit iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prodigy-maker-tennis-show/

🎾 The Prodigy Maker Tennis Show (PMTS) explores the intersection of junior tennis development, cutting-edge sport science, fitness, health, and human performance. Hosted by world-renowned coach Chris Lewit — author of The Secrets of Spanish Tennis and Winning Pretty, and developer of numerous No. 1 juniors in the U.S. — PMTS brings together coaching wisdom, research, and technology to shape the future of tennis and human performance.

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Is Serve and Volley Dead—Or is it the Future?Video replay available at Youtube.com/ChrisLewit.Chris has a lively Q and A with a number of coaches and players joining in. Chris discusses —Building coordination in young children —Judy Murray’s coordination genius”””@@ —Toni Nadal and the Spanish Method—Toni Nadal’s character building genius, but his old fashioned approach to building technique —Serve and volley training tips—The important of doubles and how to train doubles—Is it dead? How can serve and volley return and what will it look like?—Are bigger 6” 6 plus players taking over the Tour?—Next evolution in the net game—Oren Motevassel checks in—The future of racquets and string tech—He future of the game. Ambidexterity. 6 foot 6 plus.—Vision of the next gen serve and volleyerI—Jose Higueras’ view on serve and volley—Biggest mistake in junior development—Do coaches teach the volley too much or too little?—College coaches share their insight—The anxiety of not being solid from the baseline and why serve and volley is so stressful—Why we need to recruit in the inner city to find the next American champ--Chris’s solution to building the next great American champ —Why the best athletes in the US don't seriously consider playing tennis.Follow Chris at these websites and social media linksWebsite: www.chrislewit.com Blog: www.ProdigyMaker.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/ChrisLewitTennisAcademyTwitter: www.twitter.com/chrislewitLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/chris-lewit-tennis-academyInstagram: www.instagram.com/chrislewittennis/YouTube: www.youtube.com/ChrisLewit iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prodigy-maker-tennis-show/

🎾 The Prodigy Maker Tennis Show (PMTS) explores the intersection of junior tennis development, cutting-edge sport science, fitness, health, and human performance. Hosted by world-renowned coach Chris Lewit — author of The Secrets of Spanish Tennis and Winning Pretty, and developer of numerous No. 1 juniors in the U.S. — PMTS brings together coaching wisdom, research, and technology to shape the future of tennis and human performance.

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Chris discusses the kick serve and how it's impossible to teach a legit kick serve to all players. —He shares his opinions on GBA, Game Based Approach and weighs in on whether kids should be learning technique or tactics first. Spoiler alert: Some kids love to drill! —In addition, Chris addresses the myth and debate about the First 4 Shots. —Furthermore, Chris compares and contrasts Spanish and French tennis systems. —Learn why Chris is called the Prodigy Maker. —And of course, Chris answers tennis questions from around the world! For the Facebook comments go here: https://www.facebook.com/chris.lewit/videos/2011771958870958/—Follow Chris at these websites and social media linksWebsite: www.chrislewit.com Blog: www.ProdigyMaker.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/ChrisLewitTennisAcademyTwitter: www.twitter.com/chrislewitLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/chris-lewit-tennis-academyInstagram: www.instagram.com/chrislewittennis/YouTube: www.youtube.com/ChrisLewit iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prodigy-maker-tennis-show/

🎾 The Prodigy Maker Tennis Show (PMTS) explores the intersection of junior tennis development, cutting-edge sport science, fitness, health, and human performance. Hosted by world-renowned coach Chris Lewit — author of The Secrets of Spanish Tennis and Winning Pretty, and developer of numerous No. 1 juniors in the U.S. — PMTS brings together coaching wisdom, research, and technology to shape the future of tennis and human performance.

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Grips, Technique, and Cheating in Junior Tennis ShowVideo replay available at Youtube.com/ChrisLewit.Chris’s kids make a cameo.Sammie the tennis dog takes a nap!Chris discusses:—The unique way he builds the modern one handed backhand including the uncommon semi-western grip.—Modern grips for young kids—Don’t start young kids with conservative grips—Toni Nadal’s philosophy of teaching technique like calligraphy—The Macci two handed backhand—The future of the two handed backhand —Ambidextrous forehands—Reading with the eyes and adjusting with the feet. How to create space and not be cramped!—Keys to developing a world class slice—Heath Waters Jr. ambi player and top ranked junior—Some online tennis celebrities join the debate!—An in depth review of cheating and how to stop it—Why coaching should be allowed—Why the USTA and other governing bodies are negligent in allowing cheating to run rampant—Why most online coaching courses are a scam—too complicated—and they use high pressure sales tactics to get you to buy—Follow Chris at these websites and social media linksWebsite: www.chrislewit.com Blog: www.ProdigyMaker.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/ChrisLewitTennisAcademyTwitter: www.twitter.com/chrislewitLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/chris-lewit-tennis-academyInstagram: www.instagram.com/chrislewittennis/YouTube: www.youtube.com/ChrisLewit iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prodigy-maker-tennis-show/

🎾 The Prodigy Maker Tennis Show (PMTS) explores the intersection of junior tennis development, cutting-edge sport science, fitness, health, and human performance. Hosted by world-renowned coach Chris Lewit — author of The Secrets of Spanish Tennis and Winning Pretty, and developer of numerous No. 1 juniors in the U.S. — PMTS brings together coaching wisdom, research, and technology to shape the future of tennis and human performance.

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Chris answers tennis questions from around the world on this popular talk show for High IQ tennis learners!In this episode Chris discusses the parabolic forehand, serve technique for 4/5 year olds, and various other technical and philosophical tennis questions.—Follow Chris at these websites and social media linksWebsite: www.chrislewit.com Blog: www.ProdigyMaker.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/ChrisLewitTennisAcademyTwitter: www.twitter.com/chrislewitLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/chris-lewit-tennis-academyInstagram: www.instagram.com/chrislewittennis/YouTube: www.youtube.com/ChrisLewit iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prodigy-maker-tennis-show/

🎾 The Prodigy Maker Tennis Show (PMTS) explores the intersection of junior tennis development, cutting-edge sport science, fitness, health, and human performance. Hosted by world-renowned coach Chris Lewit — author of The Secrets of Spanish Tennis and Winning Pretty, and developer of numerous No. 1 juniors in the U.S. — PMTS brings together coaching wisdom, research, and technology to shape the future of tennis and human performance.

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Episode 3. The Prodigy Maker ShowThe Future of Spanish TennisBig industry names highlight the lively discussion on Episode 3 of The Prodigy Maker Show.Chris discusses:—The future of Spanish Tennis—The most important areas to focus on in junior development—The importance of evidence based coaching—Mark Kovacs and Tim Bainton check in—The biggest mistakes in current Spanish tennis—Why the Spanish approaches must evolve to compete in this next decade and beyond.—Which academy in Spain is the best—The conundrum of the Rafa Nadal Academy—The philosophy of Toni Nadal—What age is the best to start homeschooling?—Cheating in junior tennis and how the end of cheating will finally come to fruition.—The biggest problems with ATP/WTA Tennis and how to fix them—Chris also answers technique and junior development from a lively audience of coaches and players—Follow Chris at these websites and social media linksWebsite: www.chrislewit.com Blog: www.ProdigyMaker.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/ChrisLewitTennisAcademyTwitter: www.twitter.com/chrislewitLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/chris-lewit-tennis-academyInstagram: www.instagram.com/chrislewittennis/YouTube: www.youtube.com/ChrisLewit iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prodigy-maker-tennis-show/

🎾 The Prodigy Maker Tennis Show (PMTS) explores the intersection of junior tennis development, cutting-edge sport science, fitness, health, and human performance. Hosted by world-renowned coach Chris Lewit — author of The Secrets of Spanish Tennis and Winning Pretty, and developer of numerous No. 1 juniors in the U.S. — PMTS brings together coaching wisdom, research, and technology to shape the future of tennis and human performance.

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Episode 4 is a Big Technique Show!Chris answers questions from around the world on junior technical development and we had a very lively audience.Online tennis leaders Jeremy Malfait and Robert Garrett join the program to share ideas.Chris’s son Isaiah and Sammy the Tennis Dog make a Cameo.Chris covers the following topics:—Whether to teach closed or open stances to children.—The biggest problem with Red, Orange, Green curricula.—Why players should be taught to jump on the groundstrokes and serve. “Jump” shouldn’t be a dirty word!—Building the ATP Forehand and the research of Brian Gordon and system of Rick Macci.—Should backswings be compact at a young age?—Frank Giampaolo’s work—Is athletic development more important than technical development?—We need more Lebron type athletes. Chris’s plan to get them into tennis.—Why kids are so STIFF U10!—Best grips for the two handed backhand—Online coaching scams—Why tennis parents often know best and are often the smartest coaches.—Why there is so much “shuck and jive” in online tennis courses.—How Brain typing influences tactical development —Follow Chris at these websites and social media linksWebsite: www.chrislewit.com Blog: www.ProdigyMaker.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/ChrisLewitTennisAcademyTwitter: www.twitter.com/chrislewitLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/chris-lewit-tennis-academyInstagram: www.instagram.com/chrislewittennis/YouTube: www.youtube.com/ChrisLewit iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prodigy-maker-tennis-show/

🎾 The Prodigy Maker Tennis Show (PMTS) explores the intersection of junior tennis development, cutting-edge sport science, fitness, health, and human performance. Hosted by world-renowned coach Chris Lewit — author of The Secrets of Spanish Tennis and Winning Pretty, and developer of numerous No. 1 juniors in the U.S. — PMTS brings together coaching wisdom, research, and technology to shape the future of tennis and human performance.

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Original show: https://www.facebook.com/chris.lewit/videos/2049878898393597/Chris is chillin' once again with his hairless dog and cohost Sammie. —Chris holds an in depth discussion on Spanish style drilling, the First 4 Shots Myth, and he also answers viewer technical questions from around the world. Other topics covered: —Is the two-handed backhand better than the one handed backhand? —Is there a way to shorten the backswing on a world-class one handed stroke?—Are long grinding drills better than short ones?—-The secret method that Chris uses to hardwire motor skills and world-class technique.—And more!Top coaches Brandon Arradaza, Styrling Strother, and other leaders in the industry join the intelligent conversationVamos!—Follow Chris at these websites and social media linksWebsite: www.chrislewit.com Blog: www.ProdigyMaker.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/ChrisLewitTennisAcademyTwitter: www.twitter.com/chrislewitLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/chris-lewit-tennis-academyInstagram: www.instagram.com/chrislewittennis/YouTube: www.youtube.com/ChrisLewit iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prodigy-maker-tennis-show/

🎾 The Prodigy Maker Tennis Show (PMTS) explores the intersection of junior tennis development, cutting-edge sport science, fitness, health, and human performance. Hosted by world-renowned coach Chris Lewit — author of The Secrets of Spanish Tennis and Winning Pretty, and developer of numerous No. 1 juniors in the U.S. — PMTS brings together coaching wisdom, research, and technology to shape the future of tennis and human performance.

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Enjoy the replay of Chris’s latest tennis talk show. The smartest tennis talk around!On the show, Chris and his intelligent community of friends dig into many controversies and interesting tennis debates.Show Notes:—One handed versus two handed technique. Which is better and what are the technical variations of the one hander?—Frances Tiafoe and the cobra serve.—What is the future of the backhand technique on tour?—The downsides of GBA and the tactical/cognitive approach to training—Why a coach should make a kid suffer and feel stress in practice.—How yelling at a player during tough drills can actually help make them tougher under pressure.—Why traditional drilling and long repetitions in rallies are important for building champions.—Why First 4 shot training is misguided for young children—Why results and ranking for young kids matters! Don’t fall for the myth that is doesn’t!—In addition, Chris discusses the positives and negatives to the Venus and Serena Williams approach to junior development.And Chris answers technical and tactical questions from viewers around the world!Enjoy the show and post your comments.https://www.facebook.com/chris.lewit/videos/2030943256953828/—Follow Chris at these websites and social media linksWebsite: www.chrislewit.com Blog: www.ProdigyMaker.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/ChrisLewitTennisAcademyTwitter: www.twitter.com/chrislewitLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/chris-lewit-tennis-academyInstagram: www.instagram.com/chrislewittennis/YouTube: www.youtube.com/ChrisLewit iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prodigy-maker-tennis-show/

🎾 The Prodigy Maker Tennis Show (PMTS) explores the intersection of junior tennis development, cutting-edge sport science, fitness, health, and human performance. Hosted by world-renowned coach Chris Lewit — author of The Secrets of Spanish Tennis and Winning Pretty, and developer of numerous No. 1 juniors in the U.S. — PMTS brings together coaching wisdom, research, and technology to shape the future of tennis and human performance.

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