Congratulations to 2018 Australian Open singles’ champions: Caroline Wozniaki and Roger Federer! Were there any surprises or revelations at the year’s first major? Listen to our podcast as we share our insights. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section. Tags: tennis, rock and rally, podcast, career, 2018, twenty, first, Wimbledon, French, Australian,…
2018 Australian Open Recap!
Tennis Tip #60: Experiment To Expand Your Skill Set!
Experimenting with your mechanics is a good way to expand your skill set and discover what is best suited for you. There are always more than one way to hit a shot. Listen to our podcast as we share our thoughts and insights on this topic. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments…
2018 Australian Open Preview (Women’s)
No Serena means a new champion will be crowned Down Under. When it’s all over, who will be holding the Australian Open trophy? Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section. Tags: tennis, rock and rally, podcast, career, 2016, 2017, 2018, Wimbledon, French, Australian, US Open, Halep, Serena, Wozniaki, Muguruza, Svitolina, Azarenka, Venus,…
Match Points Q&A #10
Welcome to another “Match Points” segment where we answer questions from our listeners! In this episode — Segment #10, we share our insights on: (1) why it is common to “frame” open stance shots; (2) whether Grigor Dimitrov will continue to trend upwards; (3) how to hit a shot when you want to; versus when…
2018 ATP Preview!
Will there be an encore from Federer and Nadal in 2018? Will Djokovic and Murray make triumphant returns from injury and be the “Federer and Nadal” of 2018? Which nextgen player will have his major breakthrough? Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section. Tags: tennis, rock and rally, podcast, career, 2018, Wimbledon,…
2018 WTA Preview!
Our 2018 WTA Preview! Will Halep or Keys win her first major? What can we expect to see from Serena after returning from maternity leave? Will Sharapova return to top form in 2018? Which of the emerging superstars will break through? Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section. Tags: tennis, rock and…
Top 5 New Year’s Tennis Resolutions!
Another new year is almost upon us! What a perfect time to share our Top 5 New Year’s Tennis Resolutions! Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section. Tags: tennis, tip, rock, rally, podcast, career, wonder, game, ball, court, coach, player, practice, improve, skill, topspin, slice, backhand, serve, resolution, tournament, beginner, accommodate, fit,…
Tennis Tip #59: Hit Your Strokes Properly! Don’t Fall Back On Your Hacks!
Hit your strokes properly! Don’t be content with workaround strokes or “hacks”. Listen to our podcast as we share our thoughts and insights on this topic. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section. Tags: tennis, tip, rock, rally, podcast, career, wonder, game, ball, player, opponent, hack, stroke, proper, slice, backhand, serve, platter,…
Tennis Tip #58: Always Maintain Your Composure; YOU Are In Control!
Are you easily annoyed and distracted by opponents’ overzealous gamesmanship or questionable sportsmanship? Listen to our podcast as we share our thoughts and insights on the key to maintaining your composure! Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section. Tags: tennis, tip, rock, rally, podcast, career, wonder, game, ball, player, opponent, overzealous, emotion,…
No! No! No! To On-court Coaching!
Listen to our podcast as we weigh in on the topic of on-court coaching. Just say, “No!” to on-court coaching! Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section. Tags: tennis, tip, rock, rally, podcast, career, wonder, game, ball, court, coach, player, emotion, headline, circus, story, combat, individual, entertainment, meltdown, conflict, Davenport, Sharapova
Tennis Tip #57: Make The Most Of Your Tennis Sessions!
Are you getting the most out of your tennis lessons, clinics and other game improvement activities? Listen to our podcast as we share our thoughts and insights on a simple approach to making the most of your tennis session. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section. Tags: tennis, tip, rock, rally, podcast,…
Match Points Q&A #9
Welcome to another “Match Points Q&A” segment where we answer questions from our listeners! In this episode — Segment #9, we share our insights on: (1) finding a instructor that is right for you; (2) how to increase shot or rally tolerance; (3) overcoming your fear of the ball when playing at the net. Share…
Tennis Tip #56: Target Your Training For Tennis!
Are your workouts training targeted for improving your tennis game? Listen to our podcast as we share our thoughts and insights on this topic. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section. Tags: tennis, tip, rock, rally, podcast, career, wonder, game, ball, train, exercise, work, performance, match, aerobic, cardio, muscle, bulk, power, agility,…
Tennis Tip #55: Understanding ‘Alpha’ in Doubles!
Are you the leader of your doubles team or does your partner take the lead? Listen to our podcast as we share our insights on playing AS the alpha; and playing WITH the alpha of your doubles team. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section. Tags: tennis, tip, rock, rally, podcast, career,…
Tennis Tip #54: Unsatisfying Win? Learn From It!
Have you ever felt a bit unsatisfied after winning a match? S’okay. Learn from it! Listen to our podcast as we share our insights on taking a healthy and productive approach to learning from an unsatisfying win. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section. Tags: tennis, tip, rock, rally, podcast, career, wonder,…
Tennis Tip #53: Embrace The Grind!
What do game improvement and game play have in common? The grind, of course! Listen to our podcast as we share our insights on embracing the grind! Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section. Tags: tennis, tip, rock, rally, podcast, career, wonder, game, ball, embrace, grind, discipline, patience, aggressive, journey, rally, baseline,…
Match Points Q&A #8
Welcome to another “Match Points” segment where we answer questions from our listeners! In this episode — Match Points (segment) #8 — we share our insights on how to make the best of some common doubles partnerships, specifically, when you are paired with a: (1) “blamer/credit-taker; and (2) Donnie Downer or Sorry Sam. (3) We…
Tennis Tip #52: Leave No Milestone Unturned!
Gain a better understanding of your milestones reached! Listen to our podcast as we share our insights on this topic. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section. Tags: tennis, tip, rock, rally, podcast, career, wonder, game, ball, goal, objective, target, 360, milestone, practice, master, skill, shot, mechanic, facet, demand, hope, yes, no,…
2017 U.S. Open Recap!
Congrats to the 2017 U.S. Open singles’ champions — Sloane Stephens and Rafael Nadal! Listen in on our podcast as we share our thoughts and insights on the 2017 U.S. Open. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section! Please note at 08:43 mark of the podcast, we meant to say”…Nadal’s left forehand.”…
Tennis Tip 51: Avoid Pattycaking Your Serve!
What the crutch?! Don’t pattycake your serve with the dreaded “platter” motion! Hit your second serves properly! Listen to our podcast as we share our insights on this topic. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section. Here is an example of something commonly seen on tennis courts everywhere — a typical hard…
Tennis Tip 50: Take Your Cuts Seriously!
How should you approach hitting slices and chips? With great intent and strong sense of purpose, of course! Listen to our podcast as we share our insights on this topic. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section. Tags: tennis, tip, rock, rally, podcast, career, game, ball, baseline, cut, slice, chip, forehand, backhand,…
2017 U.S. Open Preview!
Is Muguruza the Women’s favorite to win the U.S. Open? Will Federer win #20, or will it be a first time Grand Slam champion? Listen to our podcast as we share our thoughts and insights heading into the final Grand Slam of the year. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section! Tags:…
Match Points Q&A #7
Welcome to another “Match Points Q&A” segment #7, where we answer questions from our listeners! In this episode, we share our insights on: (1) how to neutralize lobbers and moonballers; (2) the challenges of returning those “no pace” shots; (3) Federer’s recent comments regarding the lack of net play by today’s young players. Share with…
Tennis Tip 49: Strategy (Part 2) – Develop A Winning Strategy!
In Part 2 of our discussion on Strategy, we examine the critical starting point to planning a winning strategy. Listen to our podcast as we share our insights on this topic. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section. Tags: tennis, tip, rock, rally, podcast, career, game, ball, baseline, strategy, tactic, honest, assessment,…
Thoughts On The NextGen!
Nextgen, anyone? What is the state of next generation superstars on the WTA and ATP tours? Listen to our podcast as we share our thoughts and insights on this topic. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section. Tags: tennis, tip, rock, rally, podcast, career, game, opponent, Muguruza, Ostapenko, Svitolina, Puig, Konjuh, Kasatkina,…
Mid-Year 2017 Thoughts On “The Big 3”: Federer, Nadal, Djokovic!
What a difference a year makes! Has “The Big Three” become “The Big Two” again? Listen to our podcast as we share our mid-year 2017 thoughts and insights on The Big Three: Federer, Nadal, Djokovic. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section. Tags: tennis, tip, rock, rally, podcast, career, game, opponent, GOAT,…
2017 Wimbledon Recap
Congrats to the 2017 Wimbledon singles’ champions — Garbine Muguruza and Roger Federer! Listen in on our podcast as we share our thoughts and insights on the 2017 Wimbledon. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section! Tags: rock, rally, tennis, career, wonder, Australian, French, Wimbledon, U.S., Open, Slam, Muguruza, Serena, Venus, Federer,…
Tennis Tip #48: Strategy (Part 1) – Understanding What It Is; And What it Is Not!
What is a strategy? How does strategy differ from tactic? Listen to our podcast as we share our insights on the common confusion of this terminology. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section. Tags: tennis, tip, rock, rally, podcast, career, game, ball, baseline, volley, net, strategy, tactic, intention, Federer, Zverev, Halle
2017 Wimbledon Preview!
Is it a wide open 2017 Wimbledon? Listen in on our podcast as we share our thoughts and insights heading into the third Grand Slam of the year. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section! Tags: rock, rally, tennis, career, wonder, Australian, French, Wimbledon, Miami, Grand, Slam, Kerber, Halep, Pliskova, Venus, Federer,…
Tennis Tip 47: Excuses Suck! Always Look To Improve!
Want to improve your game? Stop making excuses! There are always ways to work on your game. Listen to our podcast as we share our insights on the challenges of improving/working on your game. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section. Tags: tennis, tip, rock, rally, podcast, career, game, ball, opponent, improve,…
2017 French Open Takeaways!
A first for Ostapenko; and a perfect “10” for Nadal! Congratulations to Jelena Ostapenko and Rafael Nadal! Listen to our podcast as we share our thoughts on this historic 2017 French Open! Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section. Tags: tennis, rock and rally, podcast, career, opponent, majors, slam, serve, backhand, forehand,…
Tennis Tip #46: It’s All About The Pass, About The Pass; No Trouble!
Are your passing shots making the grade? Listen to our podcast as we share our insights on the challenges of hitting the passing shot. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section. Tags: tennis, tip, rock, rally, podcast, career, game, ball, opponent, win, pass, control, aggressive, angle, patient, purpose, zone, mindset, ball, fuzzy,…
Match Points Q&A #6
Welcome to another “Match Points Q&A” segment #6, where we answer questions from our listeners! In this episode, we share our insights on: (1) how to stay tennis sharp when you are on the road; (2) “Coach” Agassi for Djokovic; (3) 2017 French Open preview. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section….
Tennis Tip #45: Playing Against Friends? Focus On The Tennis!
It can be difficult to play against a friend or someone you are close to. Listen to our podcast as we share our insights on this frequently uncomfortable and awkward dynamic. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section. Tags: tennis, tip, rock, rally, podcast, career, game, ball, opponent, friend, emotion, history, relationship,…
Federer Skipping The French Open!
No Federer at Roland Garros this year! Listen to our podcast as we share our insights and theory on Federer’s decision to skip the clay court season, including the French Open. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section. Tags: tennis, tip, rock, rally, podcast, career, game, opponent, GOAT, Djokovic, Nadal, Federer, Kyrgios,…
Tennis Tip #44: Watch The Ball; But See It All!
What is equally as important as watching the ball? Seeing it all, of course! Listen to our podcast as we share our insights on the importance of developing an awareness for the various intellectual and visual cues critical to playing winning tennis. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section. Tags: tennis, tip,…
Tennis Tip #43: How To Quickly Assess A New Opponent!
How do you go about quickly assessing an opponent against whom you have never previously seen or played? Use the pre-match warm up wisely, of course! Listen to our podcast as we share our insights on this topic. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section. Tags: tennis, tip, rock, rally, podcast, career,…
Match Points Q&A #5
Welcome to another “Match Points Q&A” segment #5, where we answer questions from our listeners! In this episode, we share our insights on: (1) ways to manage pre-match jitters and nervous energy; (2) the return of Maria Sharapova; (3) “can’t miss” nextgen stars on the Women’s and Men’s tours. Share with us your thoughts below…
Tennis Tip #42: How Should You Feel About Losing?
Have you ever been told after losing a match that it was, “a good loss”? What does that mean? How should you feel after losing a match — happy, sad, upset, etc.? Listen to our podcast as we share our insights on this topic. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section. Tags:…
Tennis Tip #41: Stick To Your Winning Strategy!
It has probably happened to all of us. Don’t abandon a strategy that is working! Listen to our podcast as we share our insights on this topic. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section. Tags: tennis, tip, rock, rally, podcast, career, game, patience, match, compete, pusher, abandon, winning, effective, strategy, tactic, focus,…
Tennis Tip #40: Confident; Overconfident; Entitled — The Good; The Bad; The Ugly!
Examining the good, bad and ugly — feeling confident; overconfident; and entitled to win. Listen to our podcast as we share our insights on this topic. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section. Tags: tennis, tip, rock, rally, podcast, career, game, confidence, confident, overconfident, entitled, match, compete, strategy, tactic, rivalry good, bad,…
Match Points Q&A #4
Welcome to another “Match Points Q&A” segment #4, where we answer questions from our listeners! In this episode, we share our insights on experimenting with various grip setups for the serve; Novak Djokovic; and walking that fine line of adding new wrinkles to your game without compromising core strengths. Share with us your thoughts below…
Takeaways From The 2017 BNP Paribas Open
Another year in the California desert; another BNP Paribas Open in the books! Congratulations to Elena Vesnina and Roger Federer! Listen in on our podcast as we share our takeaways from Indian Wells. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section! Tags: rock, rally, tennis, career, wonder, BNP, Paribas, Indian, Wells, Miami, Grand,…
Tennis Tip #39: Does Your Play Style Match Up With Your Skill Set?
Are you employing the right style of play given your particular set of attributes and skills? Listen to our podcast as we share our insights on this topic. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section. Tags: tennis, tip, rock, rally, podcast, career, impact, game, adjustment, volley, baseline, rise, skill set, style, tactic,…
Tennis Tip #38: Know When It’s Time To Make An Adjustment!
It can be challenging to know when it’s time to make a change to your game. Listen to our podcast as we share our insights on this topic. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section. Tags: tennis, tip, rock, rally, podcast, career, impact, game, adjustment, patient, offense, defense, counter, forehand, backhand, mindset,…
Tennis Tip #37: Be Patient When Making Adjustments To Your Game!
Making adjustments are neither quick or easy. Listen to our podcast as we share our thoughts and insights on why there it is never just a simple adjustment. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section. Tags: tennis, tip, rock, rally, podcast, career, impact, game, adjustment, patient, Nadal, Djokovic, Nishikori, Murray, backhand, line,…
Tennis Tip #36: The Benefits of Playing Singles!
Get your singles game on! In this latest podcast, we share our thoughts and insights on how playing singles can benefit your overall game — physically and mentally. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section. Tags: tennis, tip, rock, rally, podcast, career, singles, doubles, partner, emotion, roller coaster, physical, mental, accountability, self-reliance,…
Match Points Q&A #3
Welcome to another “Match Points Q&A” segment #3, where we answer questions from our listeners! In this episode, we share our insights on the use of ball machines; improving your game by playing higher caliber opponents; and striking a healthy balance between drills and match play. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments…
2017 Australian Open Takeaways
What an incredible 2017 Australian Open! Dream finals galore — Venus vs. Serena; Federer vs. Nadal! This will be a tough act to follow! Listen to our podcast as we share our takeaways on the 2017 Australian Open. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section. Tags: tennis, rock and rally, podcast, career,…
Tennis Tip #35: The Wall: Friend or Enemy?
Many tennis players often find themselves hitting against a wall or backboard at some point in their tennis lives. A wall can be a very useful training partner, if utilized properly. Listen to our podcast as we share our thoughts and insights on how to make the wall or backboard game improvement-friendly. Share with us…
