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Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips

Published by Essential Tennis LLC

  • Sports
  • Tennis

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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  1. Number 40TennisAustralia
  2. Number 29TennisCanada
  3. Number 49TennisUnited Kingdom
  4. Number 28TennisNorway
  5. Number 15TennisUnited States

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Recent episodes

The latest episodes published to this podcast’s own RSS feed. Titles and descriptions are the publisher’s.

  1. Unlock the Perfect Slice Serve - Essential Tennis Podcast #415 from Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips, opens in a new tab

    Nov 15, 202432 min

    The wide slice serve is a CRITICAL tool to have in your tool box. It pulls opponents out of position, opens the court up for you to hit into, exposes their usually weaker backhand side, and forces them to run twice as far for the next shot - if they even get it at all. Let’s take a deep dive into how YOU can develop this powerful weapon, step by step in this special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast.

  2. 3 Djokovic Secrets To Winning More Matches - Essential Tennis Podcast #414 from Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips, opens in a new tab

    Nov 8, 202432 min

    In this special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast, you're going to learn the top 3 tactical secrets of Novak Djokovic that you can apply in your very next match. Use these tools to gain precision, consistency, and offense to make your opponents more uncomfortable, win more points, and win more matches.

  3. 13 Ways to DESTROY Your Tennis Competition (Legally) - Essential Tennis Podcast #413 from Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips, opens in a new tab

    Oct 30, 202441 min

    If you love tennis and want to perform your best in competition so you can win many more matches than ever before, then this special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast is exactly for you. You're about to learn the top 13 ways that you can instantly improve your competitive results through highly practical and actionable tips and tricks related to strategy, mindset, technique, and the mental game. Let’s start winning more tennis matches NOW!

  4. The Best Tennis Players Do These 3 Things - Essential Tennis Podcast #412 from Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips, opens in a new tab

    Aug 31, 202438 min

    If you want to be a great tennis player then you MUST do the three things revealed in this special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast, PERIOD. The best players on your local courts do them and the weakest ones don’t, so don’t miss any of these insights because they’ll level up your game fast.

  5. 3 Advanced Doubles Tactics - Essential Tennis Podcast #411 from Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips, opens in a new tab

    Aug 17, 202437 min

    If you’re a doubles player looking to take your game to the next level then this is the episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast you've been waiting for. You’re about to learn 3 advanced tactics that will pressure your opponents and win you free points.

  6. Perfecting Topspin in Tennis - Essential Tennis Podcast #410 from Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips, opens in a new tab

    Aug 10, 202437 min

    Topspin allows you to hit harder and aim higher WITHOUT making mistakes so it’s critical for beating good players. This special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast will reveal exactly how the pros make SO much topspin plus special drills to maximize yours to level up your game.

  7. How To Drop Shot Like Alcaraz - Essential Tennis Podcast #409 from Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips, opens in a new tab

    Aug 2, 202426 min

    Carlos Alcaraz has one of the best disguised, most effective drop shots of all time and in this special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast I’m going to explain exactly how he does it so you can add it to your game and win more matches. You’ll learn how to effectively use the same techniques, strategies and training Alcaraz does!

  8. The Secret To Perfect Kick Serves - Essential Tennis Podcast #408 from Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips, opens in a new tab

    Jul 17, 202427 min

    The kick serve is one of the most desired shots in all of tennis. Unfortunately it’s also the shot that has the most misconceptions and bad advice surrounding it. In this special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast I’ll dispel the myths, explain the reality of hitting a real kick serve and reveal step by step drills that you can do to hit one yourself, FAST!

  9. How to FLOW Around The Tennis Court! - Essential Tennis Podcast #407 from Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips, opens in a new tab

    Jun 29, 202424 min

    If you want to move around the court with smoothness, effortlessness and flow then you can’t miss this special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast! You’ll learn why high level players seem to float across the court surface, what the special move is that makes it possible, and the step by step drills I use with my students to help them achieve exactly the same smooth results. You’re about to learn everything you need to dramatically upgrade your footwork!

  10. Racquet "technology" is Bullsh*t - Essential Tennis Podcast #406 from Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips, opens in a new tab

    Jun 7, 202428 min

    I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of tennis racquet companies telling me they’ve invented the latest, greatest “technology” that will give you maximum power, control and feel all at the same time thanks to their nano - molecular - hyper - thermal - space age fibers expertly woven into your racquet by magical elves from Madagascar. In this special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast you’ll learn the 5 critical racquet factors that determine if a frame is made for you or if it’s not. Learn what works best so you can play your best!

  11. Why you MISS on HARD swings! - Essential Tennis Podcast #405 from Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips, opens in a new tab

    May 25, 202420 min

    There are few things more frustrating in tennis than not being able to trust your hardest, most powerful shots – forcing you to stick with with safe, tentative shots that your opponents can easily attack. In this episode I'll dissect the root cause of this problem, and give you the solution for hitting hard shots you can count on...

  12. The BIGGEST Serve Flaw holding back your tennis game - Essential Tennis Podcast #404 from Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips, opens in a new tab

    May 20, 202429 min

    Lurking in every club, at every public court, and probably in YOUR service motion is the single biggest flaw that's holding back your game – and worst of all, it's the toughest technique problem to fix. In this episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast I'll lay out the roadmap for defeating the dreaded "Waiter Tray".

  13. Arrogant Tennis Troll BREAKS DOWN - Essential Tennis Podcast #403 from Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips, opens in a new tab

    May 3, 202452 min

    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.

  14. Weak Doubles Partner SOLUTION! - Essential Tennis Podcast #402 from Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips, opens in a new tab

    Apr 27, 202429 min

    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.

  15. How to STEAL Doubles Points! - Essential Tennis Podcast #401 from Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips, opens in a new tab

    Apr 12, 202417 min

    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.

  16. Why Your Forehand Feels WEAK - Essential Tennis Podcast #400 from Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips, opens in a new tab

    Apr 6, 202417 min

    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...

  17. Play your BEST tennis under pressure - Essential Tennis Podcast #399 from Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips, opens in a new tab

    Mar 29, 202424 min

    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.

  18. Your Ready Position SUCKS - Essential Tennis Podcast #398 from Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips, opens in a new tab

    Mar 22, 202417 min

    There’s a 90% chance your ready position SUCKS based on the tens of thousands of hours I’ve spent coaching everyday tennis players like you. Without checking all four boxes needed you’ll never move around the court as quickly or smoothly as you should. Find out what they are in today’s special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast.

  19. Novak's Mental Deception Revealed - Essential Tennis Podcast #397 from Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips, opens in a new tab

    Mar 15, 20246 min

    Novak Djokovic is one of the most mentally tough tennis players of all time but it’s not for the reason most people think. Find out what the secret is in this special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast so you can become a better competitor during matches, play your best when it matters most and level up your game.

  20. STOP leaving your tossing arm UP! - Essential Tennis Podcast #396 from Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips, opens in a new tab

    Feb 14, 202421 min

    If you’ve EVER tried to keep your tossing arm up on your serve then you MUST listen to this episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast because that tip might be ruining your tennis results. Find out how long is too long to keep your arm up and how to hit your serves with the most power, smoothness and athleticism possible!

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