2MinuteTennis Podcast

Many players complain that they practice well but then can’t transfer that level of play into their matches. In this episode, Ryan explains the four basic situations you’ll encounter in a point and how you can practice those situations so you win more matches.

Most amateur players love staying back at the baseline. In this episode, Ryan explains why you need to sprinkle in going to the net to increase your winning percentage.

Players always want more power, control, spin, consistency, etc. in this episode, Ryan explains the MOST important characteristic of winning shots.

Basing the shot you attempt on the situation you’re in is not something most amateurs think about. In this episode, Ryan explains how matching your shot to your situation will lead to you winning more more matches.

Simple adjustments to your match strategy can make a huge difference. In this episode, Ryan shares five tips you can implement right away to win more singles matches.

How often you’re able to get to net has a direct effect on your ability to win against certain players. In this episode, Ryan gives his advice on how you can improve your serve and volley game so you can win more matches and play better tennis.

What’s your definition of a lob? In this episode, Ryan gives his definitions of both offensive and defensive lobs and encourages you to hit more defensive lobs.

The topspin serve gives you confidence, margin for error, and even lowers your opponent’s level of play. In this episode, Ryan shares five tips that will easily help you improve this much needed shot.

The reasons you lose matches can boiled down to two main categories. In this episode, Ryan explains why you’re inability to hit targets and your lack of correct court positioning are keeping you from winning your most important matches.

The overhead can be a frustrating shot for amateur players. In this episode, Ryan gives three tips that’ll instantly help you win more points with your overhead.

Negative self talk is, in my opinion, the leading reason why players struggle mentally during matches. In this episode, Ryan explains a simple yet effective way to win the tough matches you’re currently losing.

Rarely do amateur doubles players move correctly when a lob is hit in doubles. In this episode, Ryan gives you simple to follow advice to follow so you can have a big advantage during the common doubles situation.

The split step is one of the most overlooked concepts by amateur players looking to win more matches. In this episode, Ryan explains the three characteristics of the perfect split step, when to split, why to split, how to practice it, and even the mental benefits of split stepping perfectly.

Many club players struggle at the beginning of the match because of their prematch warm up doesn’t actually prepares them for competition. Here are six easy to apply tips that’ll help you play your best tennis right from the first point.

Instead going for the passing shot the moment your opponent approaches the net, there are two shots you can hit that will get you out of trouble and even allow you to win without much risk.

When you attempt to change technique, whether for yourself or for someone else, you must be sure you’re fixing the problem and not a symptom. To make sure you’re diagnosing technique properly, be sure to follow the order of grip, body, and swing.

The tennis scoring system requires that you to win points while your opponent is serving. In this episode, Ryan explains the choices you have while returning serve in singles and doubles.

Many tennis players struggle with their forehands. And the non-hitting arm can cause many of the problems that frustrate these players to no end. In this episode, Ryan explains a simple yet incredibly effective way to gain the much needed control you desire on your forehands.

Hitting the net is the most common way players lose points. To fix this, you must intentionally aim a specific height over the net on every ball. When you combine air targets AND court targets your consistency rises, you become more confident, and you’ll win a heck of a lot more matches.

When it comes to aiming your shots in doubles it can be hard to know exactly what’s correct. In this episode, Ryan explains a super simple way to choose where to aim so that you’re right 80% of the time.

If you’re tired of losing matches, you may just need to lower their level of play rather than just increase your own. Here are two simple ways to lower your opponent’s level of play.

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