Tennis Quick Tips | Fun, Fast And Easy Tennis - No Lessons Required

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/quicktips48You 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/quicktips47To subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or to leave a much-appreciated review and rating, just go here:http://tennisfixation.com/itunes 

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/quicktips46I hope you'll visit the show notes and let me know what your favorite tennis benefits are.Also, please consider leaving a rating and review on iTunes to help Tennis Quick Tips get out to even more tennis fanatics.  You can do that by visiting the Tennis Quick Tips iTunes page here:http://tennisfixation.com/itunesThanks 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.

The vast majority of volleys are effective when they are simply a block shot where you stick your racquet out and the ball bounces off of it. Why? Why is a block shot usually all that's necessary to hit an effective volley? In this episode of Tennis Quick Tips, you'll learn how and why to hit a block volley.For more great tennis tips, check out the http://TennisFixation.com.

Have you ever dropped your hat on the tennis court?  Or a tennis ball?  Have you ever called out to your doubles partner after sending up a short lob to prevent them from getting creamed by your opponents?  If so, you may have committed a hindrance and are in danger of losing the point.  In this episode you'll learn all about hindrances, what the different types are and what happens if you, or your opponents, commit them.  Listen in to be sure you know the hindrance rule and don't give up points because of it.   

Do you know the difference between regular duty and extra duty tennis balls?  Pressurized and pressureless tennis balls?  Does it really matter?  In this episode of Tennis Quick Tips, you'll learn all about tennis balls and, by the end, you'll know exactly which ones to use the next time you hit the courts.

A lot of people make the volley a much harder shot than it should be.  By applying a few simple, easy to understand steps, however, you can ensure that the vast majority of your volleys are hit solidly and are on target.  In this episode, I'll give you five steps to get a better tennis volley.

What's the rule on reaching over the net in tennis?  A lot of points can be won and lost because you don't know the rules of tennis.  In this episode, I'll tell you what the rule is on reaching over the net, how to deal with an opponent who is reaching, and what to do in the one situation where you absolutely must reach over the net to win the point.

Tennis is a mental game.  We all know that.  So how can you build up the mental strength you need on court?  One of the best ways is to develop laser focus when you're playing tennis.  In this episode, I'll give you my best tips for developing and maintaining your focus in your next match.

Do you know what the optimal string tension for your racquet is?  Do you know how to have your racquet strung to best complement your game?  In this episode of Tennis Quick Tips, I'll tell you all about string tension - what it is and how to get the make sure your racquet is always strung at the tension that's best for you.

While tennis doesn't require a whole lot of gear or equipment, there are all kinds of things you can buy to trick out your racquet.  One of those is a vibration dampener.  Though not very expensive and often very cute, a vibration dampener is not something you should add to your racquet just for fun.  In this episode, I'll explain what a vibration dampener is, what it can do for your racquet, and why you might want to give one a try.  I'll even tell you about the special kind of vibration dampener that Andre Agassi used during his pro years.   

Do you play a lot of doubles?  Are you a great partner?  I play tennis for three different tennis teams right now.  That means with shuffling line-ups and subs, I may have three different partners each week.  In the course of a month, I can theoretically be partnered with twelve different people!  So, each month, I may be learning how to achieve doubles success with twelve different partners.  And, twelve different partners may be sizing me up, considering my tennis game, and deciding if I am the kind of partner they ever want to play with again.  So, I try to not only play my own game well, I also try to be the person that anyone would be happy to find out they are partnered with.  In this episode, I'll give the tips I use to be a really good, hopefully great, tennis doubles partner.

Last week, I got "up close and personal" with Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick, Jim Courier and James Blake by volunteering at the Camden Cup PowerShares tennis tournament.  While I was looking for tennis tips I could take from the pros and apply to my own game, I noticed how great each of them is at using the tennis ready position.  In this episode, I'll tell you just what the tennis ready position looks like and the benefits you can get from using it in your tennis game.  I'll also give you a link to a great pdf file showing Li Na in the ready position with notations on what she does to get in a near-perfect stance.