Chris discusses his serve philosophy and technical system. He answers technical questions from viewers and shares his insight from years in the trenches about how to build world class mechanics on the serve.Chris also shares some memories of his early apprenticeship with legendary Israeli coach Gilad Bloom, and how Gilad helped shaped Chris's evolution as a technician.Learn Chris's unique method to building the serve, key reference points and his developmental priorities.Also learn about Chris unique ONE SERVE philosophy.

🎾 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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Necesito El Ritmo - The Importance Of Rhythm In The Spanish Method“Necesito el ritmo,”—“I need (the) rhythm”—is a common phrase heard on the tennis court in Spain, both from players and coaches. Rhythm, cadence, timing, and control are essential aspects of the Spanish style of training.Chris describes how rhythm relates to control:—Control of the body—Control of the swing and technique —Control of the feet—Control of the mind—Control of the emotions. What is rhythm and why is it important in Spain? How do you achieve good rhythm? Let’s explore Spanish rhythm in more detail!Join top junior coach Chris Lewit to discuss this topic and more and learn about the Spanish Way.Chris is now training players in the paradise of Manchester, Vermont at his club full-time and year-round. He is also still coaching privately in the NYC area.Come train with him in Vermont with full boarding or one on one in NY!Vamos!Thanks to the loyal audience for all your support and for your shares!Thanks for your thumbs up and likes. Thanks for your 5 star reviews on Apple Podcasts!—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 his perspective on how to develop a world-class volley. The show is about philosophy and also delves into the key technical areas to develop in junior players.On the show:--Chris discusses his volley blueprint for most kids. What to prioritize and when.--Why "magicians" should be encouraged to volley more than other types of kids--The volley and net game from the perspective of the Spanish Method vis-a-vis the Israeli Method--How the Israeli volley style is different than the Spanish style--The best volley grip--Split step key points--The Y flow movement--Jump power lunge--The myth of the flat volley--The myth of the no swing volley--The importance of the spin volley and the topspin volley --Why players should learn how to spin the volley like a pool shark applies "english" to a cue ball--Is serve and volley dead?Chris breaks the topics down with his usual intelligent insights and simple approach. Enjoy this great volley episode! Vamos!YouTube show link:https://youtu.be/GsMIMZdl8EQ—Chris is now training players in the paradise of Manchester, Vermont at his club full-time and year-round. He is also still coaching privately in the NYC area.Come train with him in Vermont with full boarding or one on one in NY!Vamos!Thanks to the loyal audience for all your support and for your shares!Thanks for your thumbs up and likes. Thanks for your 5 star reviews on Apple Podcasts!—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

🎾 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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Curious about how the best coaches in Spain develop the volley?Secrets of Spanish Tennis author, Chris Lewit, shares his insights into developing the volley the Spanish Way, a rarely discussed topic. Chris discusses the principles and philosophy used in Spain when building the net and transition game.Chris busts myths about Spanish players and their ability at the net. Yes--Spanish players can volley well!Learn about the Spanish principles Chris has gleaned from some of the greatest tennis minds in Spain such as Lluis Bruguera, Toni Nadal, Pato Alvarez and Jose Higueras.Vamos!Apple Podcasts Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prodigy-maker-tennis-show/id1456148452?i=1000502129297Chris is now training players in the paradise of Manchester, Vermont at his club full-time and year-round. He is also still coaching privately in the NYC area.Come train with him in Vermont with full boarding or one on one in NY!Thanks to the loyal audience for all your support and for your shares!Thanks for your thumbs up and likes. Thanks for your 5 star reviews on Apple Podcasts!—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 (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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Should My Kid Play Up?Chris discusses an article he has been working on for New York Tennis Magazine.He discusses the two most common perspectives on playing up in junior tennis and shares his insight into this thorny issue.Do the best phenoms in the world always play up against older and stronger opponents? Is it possible to become a champion while playing mostly kids your age and level? Tune in to learn more. Apple Podcasts show link:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prodigy-maker-tennis-show/id1456148452?i=1000500298861—Chris is now training players in the paradise of Manchester, Vermont at his club full-time and year-round. He is also still coaching privately in the NYC area.Come train with him in Vermont with full boarding or one on one in NY!Vamos!Thanks to the loyal audience for all your support and for your shares!Thanks for your thumbs up and likes. Thanks for your 5 star reviews on Apple Podcasts!—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 (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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Developing Quickness and AnticipationA show full of rare insight!Chris breaks down how to analyze and build quickness and anticipation. He describes the Big 3 aspects of quickness and the three types of anticipation. Learn more about these critical elements. Chris breaks the topics down with his usual intelligent insights and simple approach.YouTube show link:https://youtu.be/QhYWm1zhQOoShow Notes:—What makes a player fast?—Why slow players can get to ever ball—Why fast runners can be slow on the court—How to train anticipation—Why players like Rafa and Novak get to every ball—How to develop quickness on the court—Why most parents and coaches misunderstand why players are slow and how to train them to get faster —Chris is now training players in the paradise of Manchester, Vermont at his club full-time and year-round. He is also still coaching privately in the NYC area.Come train with him in Vermont with full boarding or one on one in NY!Vamos!Thanks to the loyal audience for all your support and for your shares!Thanks for your thumbs up and likes. Thanks for your 5 star reviews on Apple Podcasts!—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 (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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The Dirty Tricks Department. The Top 20 Dirty Tennis Tricks Get more street-smart on the tennis court!Chris discusses common gamesmanship and cheating ploys he has seen on the junior, college, and pro circuits. His goal is to better prepare players for tennis competitions so they are ready for anything their rivals may throw at them.Show Notes:—Chris describes his new article for New York Tennis Magazine on dirty tricks in tennis.—Learn the illegal manipulation and cheating tactics to watch out for to become more street smart.—Chris also delineates the legal tools of manipulation that can be ethically used.—Chris shares some stories of his students who cheated and how he tried to stop it.—Chris also answers viewer questions on cheating and how to deal with it.—Chris believes it’s vital that players go to tournaments mentally prepared for cheating and gamesmanship. Don’t be naive!—Chris is now training players in the paradise of Manchester, Vermont at his club full-time and year-round. He is also still coaching privately in the NYC area.Come train with him in Vermont with full boarding or one on one in NY!Vamos!Thanks to the loyal audience for all your support and for your shares!Thanks for your thumbs up and likes. Thanks for your 5 star reviews on Apple Podcasts!—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 (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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When You Are Young, Run And Don't Gun!Chris discusses the tendency of many juniors to shun running and embrace gunning shots, and how learning to love running and suffering is a critical building block in the Spanish and his developmental system.YouTube show link:https://youtu.be/B2w-vtpDRqMShow Notes:—Why running is so important to the game of tennis—Why players need to develop their love of running, chasing and hustling for balls—Why Northeastern US players often prefer to gun—hit big shots—than run.—How loving to run relates to the Spanish ethos of suffering. —How becoming a better runner improves your mental strength, emotional control, and tactical decision making. —When to teach pulling the trigger early and when to teach grinding and patience.—Should young players be encouraged to run to the net?—Chris’s Lluis Bruguera net play story. —Why tennis is primarily a lateral movement sport—How footwork relates to the love of running. —How good tactics relate to the love of running.—The difference in perspective of Spanish coaches to many uses coaches. —What does it mean to have an “organized, ordered” tennis game from the Spanish point of view.—What is responsible rising to the net?—The three zone Spanish tactical system. —Why it’s a myth that off-court running is bad for most tennis players. —Why Craig O’Shannessy’s research and statistics on the First 4 shots has hindered many kids from learning how to love to run.—Why the Spanish Way to develop players is the best way—especially for less talented athletes.—Chris is now training players in the paradise of Manchester, Vermont at his club full-time and year-round. He is also still coaching privately in the NYC area.Come train with him in Vermont with full boarding or one on one in NY!Vamos!Thanks to the loyal audience for all your support and for your shares!Thanks for your thumbs up and likes. Thanks for your 5 star reviews on Apple Podcasts!—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 (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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All About The Return. Chris discusses how he trains the return of serve--perhaps the most undervalued and underpracticed shot in tennis.YouTube show link:https://youtu.be/WWIsztLWxeEOn the show, Chris answers viewer questions and discusses the following topics:—Why the return is hard to practice and why coaches often neglect training the return—How training the return parallels training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu—Common technical areas of concern on the return—How to train the Eyes and Mind, Hands, and Feet on the return—Common tactical subjects that Chris prioritizes—The Surprise or Secret Move on the return that is critical to train—Should players return from deep like Rafa or close to baseline like Djokovic?—Why visualization and planning are key aspects in building a world-class return—Traditional Spanish reaction drills and modern technological advancements focused on training the eyes and reactions—Why having a great return allows a player to truly dominate his or her opponentChris is now training players in the paradise of Manchester, Vermont at his club full-time and year-round. He is also still coaching privately in the NYC area.Come train with him in Vermont with full boarding or one on one in NY!Vamos!Thanks to the loyal audience for all your support and for your shares!Thanks for your thumbs up and likes. Thanks for your 5 star reviews on Apple Podcasts!—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 42. The Prodigy Maker ShowThe Dirty Tricks Department!Chris discusses common gamesmanship and manipulation tactics and how to deal with them.YouTube Show Link: https://youtu.be/FD-mbENdKxIOn the show, Chris explores the following topics:--Chris tells a story about one of his players who is an amazingly clever cheater and manipulator. Learn how to avoid his ploys!--The most commonly used cheating tactics used in junior and adult tennis. Learn to be ready for these dirty tricks to prepare yourself or your players for battle.--Chris tells a funny pro circuit story about when an opponent tried to manipulate him.--Why the structure of the game of tennis is susceptible to cheating and entices cheaters.--Why New York is known as the worst section in the US for cheating and gamesmanship.--Illegal and legal game manipulation--Why the drop shot is almost as devastating mentally as cheating--Why the moonball is a powerful tool for psychological warfare--The ultimate goal of all gamesmanship and manipulation --Why you should tell your opponent to "shut up" if he or she is talking to you at any time in a match--In addition, Chris explodes the myth that cheating doesn't affect the outcome of matches at all levelsChris is now training players in the paradise of Manchester, Vermont at his club full-time and year-round. He is also still coaching privately in the NYC area.Come train with him in Vermont with full boarding or one on one in NY!Vamos!Thanks to the loyal audience for all your support and for your shares!Thanks for your thumbs up and likes. Thanks for your 5 star reviews on Apple Podcasts!—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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