Gotta Play Tennis
By Ron Miller
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Podcast Description
Here are some quick ideas to help improve your enjoyment, skill, and knowledge of tennis. Child and adult beginners to intermediates.
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CleanEpisode 90: Are you smarter than a beginning player? | Look back on your humble beginnings and appreciate all that you now take for granted on the tennis court. | 23 5 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 89: When opportunity knocks, open the door | Keep your eyes and ears open on the court and be an opportunist whenever possible | 24 4 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 88: Weapons of Mass CONSTRUCTION | Four underrated shots in today's tennis game | 10 4 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 87: Key elements of a tennis instructor | A few basic characteristics to look for when considering a tennis teacher | 20 3 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 86: Retrieval, Response, and Release zones | Dividing the court into three zones may help guide our shotmaking decisions. | 26 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 85: Colour my World with tennis balls for all skill levels | Softer, slower, and lower bouncing balls are NOT just for kids anymore! | 2 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 84: W.W.L.D. (What Would Lendl Do) | What impact will coach Ivan Lendl, and his background, have on Andy Murray? | 19 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 83: Tennis health & 2011 reflections with Gary Bala | Gary Bala (of TimelessTennis.net) and I discuss the health reasons to play tennis, review 2011, and look toward tennis in 2012. | 2 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 82: How to manage the hit zone | Adjusting our swing path to keep the ball in play. | 23 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEPISODE 81: Special Holiday Edition 2011 | A holiday classic that suggests tennis for fitness and health | 4 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 80: Seeing the ERROR of your ways-part 2 | In this second session of looking at costly on-court errors, we look at mistakes that may surprise you. | 16 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 79: How to make tennis MAGIC on the court | We'll take a look at Tennis Magic: 150 Magic Tricks Designed to Supercharge your Game | 30 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 78: Champions Series shows the power of solid foundations | Former Grand Slam winners still compete and are far from "out-to-pasture" | 14 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 77: Is the "modern tennis" game fad-tabulous? | Will the widening gap between pros and recreational players be harmful to the game, and how do teaching professionals approach the issue with their students? | 19 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 76: Sometimes Bad is Good | How the suffering of Bad days makes us appreciate the Good ones | 1 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 75: Racquet face in the hood | The angle the racquet face meets the ball may be just the attitude you need for success on your groundstrokes | 19 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 74: Practicing tennis on purpose | Author Geoff Colvin of Talent Is Overrated shows us the best way to maximize our practice sessions through Deliberate Practice. | 25 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 73: Camp, and you, Rock around the Clock | The clock face, and its parallel to principles of good strokes | 10 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 72: Why the grass still tickles the toes | We take a look back at thirty years of Wimbledon magic. | 24 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 71: When Tennis and Football compete for the clock | Tennis offers action measured by-the-hour instead of by-the-minute! | 13 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 70: Playing in the Past, Present, and Future tense | Applying language arts techniques to our tennis game. | 29 5 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 69: Getting a QuickStart to tennis | 10-and-under tennis is the learning revolution to help create future US champions. | 15 5 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 68: Spring, the ATP, and red dirt | Understanding the ATP European swing on the red dirt | 5 5 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 67: Seeing the Error of your ways.Part 1 | We'll take a look at the why and how of shot execution errors | 22 4 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 66: How important is the serve? | What makes the serve work, and how important is it in your game? | 29 3 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 65: Portal into past greatness | A review of Tennis Night in America featuring the likes of McEnroe, Lendl, Agassi and Sampras competing at the BNP Paribas Showdown in Madison Square Garden | 7 3 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 64: Are they Strategies or Tactics? | Learning the difference between a strategy and a tactic and how they interact with one another | 26 2 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 63: Distance matters | Offense or defense can be determined by distance from the baseline | 7 2 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 62. Tennis at the kitchen table | Trade your racket and controller for some dice and hot chocolate. | 17 1 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 61: How WE did in 2010 | Let's evaluate how both you and I did with our tennis games in 2010. | 28 12 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 60: The Jingle Balls of Tennis | My way of passing on some festive cheer. Happy holidays to you and yours. | 5 12 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 59: Holiday Tennis Shopping | Tennis gift ideas and those off-beat purchases missed in mainstream shopping | 27 11 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 58: Interview with author of Timeless Tennis blog | An interview with Gary Bala, author of the Timeless Tennis blog. | 6 11 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 57: Playing as a tennis pusher and enjoying the wins | How playing as a tennis pusher can be an important part of your game | 1 11 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 56: Proper tennis court behavior | Let's not forget the "public" in public courts. | 22 10 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 55: Gettin' Down leads to good volleying | Let's discuss those really-low volleys from the shoe tops that wreak havoc at the net. | 6 10 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 54: You should see what I see...or do you? | Looking at the 2010 US Open, I review what can be gained through experienced viewing. | 21 9 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 53: Fish or cut bait...tennis maturity makes a difference | Tennis players, like fine wine, get better with age. | 31 8 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 52: Swing away Merrill...from the baseline | Full swing or shortened take-back as an aggressive shot on the forehand? | 20 8 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 51: Preparing for tennis battle | What you bring to court can make for break the experience. | 7 8 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 50: He who hesitates serves better? | We compare a half-swing vs. full windmill service motion | 22 7 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 49: Left-handed fair advantage | Why have left-handed players done so well in tennis? | 8 7 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 48: Sampras and Federer on the numbers | What numerical connections can be made between Roger Federer and Pete Sampras? | 28 6 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 47: Reflections from the red clay of Roland Garros | Observations at the 2010 Roland Garros French Open | 12 6 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 46: A tennis ball with a purpose | Tennis ball variety lets each do their own thing | 31 5 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 45: Four-score and seven minutes ago | Let's talk basics of tennis scoring and how little separates a win from a loss. | 19 5 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 44: Slice with the feet... | The successful slice backhand as both offensive and defensive shot | 10 5 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 43: The board game named Tennis | Comparing Tennis and the board game Backgammon | 23 4 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 42: Tennis stroke bandaids | Simple groundstroke fixes based on the Brad Gilbert book "Winning Ugly" | 12 4 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 41: Parents as the key to a child's tennis success | Parents informed decisions provide best start for their child's tennis | 29 3 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 40: Wearing your forehand Inside-Out | Substitute a forehand on your backhand side? Go Inside-OUT. | 14 3 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 39: "Old School" not ready for retirement | Past tennis concepts still have plenty to teach us. | 4 3 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 38: Warm up to tennis for better play | Proper warm-up techniques according to Brad Gilbert, author of Winning Ugly. | 21 2 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 37: Tennis-healthy for a lifetime | Tennis is proven to be effective against health problems and aging. | 12 2 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 36: A Gripping Tale-the sequel | This segment reveals the common terminology related to gripping the racket. | 4 2 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 35: Eyes as the windows to your strokes | Why the phrase "watch the ball" isn't just a tennis instructors line | 27 1 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 34: The Australian Open | The Grand Slam tournament from Down Under | 19 1 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 33: Review of "OPEN": Andre Agassi's autobiography | The life of Andre Agassi. One of the most successful and beloved players of all time. | 10 1 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 32: The Clash of Past and Present Champions | A review of the 2008 NetJets Showdown match between current #1 Roger Federer and past #1 Pete Sampras at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York | 29 12 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 31: The 12 Days of Tennis Christmas | A tennis slant on the well-known holiday classic | 19 12 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 30: Black Friday Tennis | How much alike are Black Friday shoppers and tennis players? | 4 12 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 29: Following the racket path | The racket's round-trip, and different paths to the same destination. | 18 11 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 28: Rating your skills by USTA standards | The NTRP, a rating system for tennis players devised by the USTA, attempts to label how skillful you are. | 4 11 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 27: Weather or not. Here I go! | When playing outdoors, Mother Nature has her own ideas about playing conditions. | 21 10 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 26: Why wait? Move forward and take it! | Taking a stand at the net and being a better and smarter player for it. | 12 10 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 25: Many ways to win a point | Does the best player always win? It may be that more points can be won without having the best skills on the court. | 26 9 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 22: The tennis that never sleeps...in NY | Here’s an Open invitation to relive some of New York’s tennis memories | 31 8 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 21: Kids on the court 2 | Summer tennis camp is fun and kids actually learn something | 10 8 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 20: Stages of tennis skill development | Here are some ways to gauge a tennis player's level | 4 8 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 19: A little SLICE of backhand life | Slice your way through some tough spots on the tennis court | 27 7 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 18: Baselines & Alleys & Nets, Oh my! | Discover why tennis courts are one size fits all, and yet provide enough variety for all skill levels | 19 7 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 17: Put the ball in play...serving basics | Let's focus on the serve...what many consider to be the most difficult shot in tennis | 13 7 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 16: The grass is always greener at Wimbledon | Wimbledon brings history, tradition, and level of excellence to the tennis world each year | 4 7 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 15: Kids on the court...getting started with tennis | Teach kids some tennis basics by using several of these youth-friendly lesson strategies | 28 6 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 14: Something is afoot | Footwork is a critical part of even the most recreational tennis | 22 6 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 13: A challenging sport for many reasons | Tennis has its charm, but are you ready to pay the price to play this demanding sport? | 15 6 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 12: Taking tennis for a spin | Dizzy about what spin to use on the court? Let’s break down the basics of ball rotation. | 7 6 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 11: If it's French, then it must be good | The French Open has history, drama, and some spectacular tennis. | 31 5 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 10: Deep in the backcourt and no place to go | High, deep backcourt shots are tough to handle. Here are some ways to fight back. | 25 5 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 9: Be Careful What You Watch For | We can learn great things from watching the pros if we know what to look for. | 15 5 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 8: A hand, or two, with backhand grips | Debating between a one-handed and two-handed backhand? Let's review some facts and opinions. | 3 5 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 7: Don't get high strung over racket tension. | Trying to understand the basics of racket restringing? Let these tips help you make the right choices. | 26 4 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 6: My turn at...Rotation | Learn how shoulder and trunk rotation affect shot quality and direction | 19 4 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 5-The Basic Backhand | The backhand can be your nemesis or your friend. Here's how it works. | 8 4 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 4-Child size tennis | Learn how to make a better racket choice for kids, and discover what grip sizes really mean. | 5 4 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 3-The Basic Forehand | Probably the very first shot you ever hit on a court. Learn the basics of how it works. | 2 4 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 2-A Gripping Tale | Holding a racket seems very basic, but a few variations will help you "get a grip." | 1 4 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 1-Beginnings | With over 20 years experience as tennis player and instructor, this podcast might be just what's needed to help you better understand tennis and improve your game. | 1 4 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 88 Episodes |
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