Brian Thinks: Ideas from the Court

The 2022 Australian Open TV Schedule and a Brian pays tribute at the end of the podcast to Martin Luther King. MLK Last Speech ESPN TV Schedule for Australian Open Backhand City Tennis Lesson Questionnaire Brian's Twitter

Novak Djokovic laser focus on over coming administrative "snafus" at the Australian border may leave an imprint on his brand he may never recover from. DW Germany Backhand City Tennis Lessons Questionnaire Brian Lutz / Twitter

Will the Australian minister for visa affairs revoke the world #1 tennis players visa? How will Australians react if he is aloud to play? Channel 9 Australia Backhand City Tennis Questionnaire

Brian and his student Lindsay talk live on court during his tennis clinic about removing expectation and the fear of outcome to accelerate her learning curve and make the learning process much less stressful and more fun. Backhand City Tennis Lesson Questionnaire

Novak gets released from detention over a technicality.  Will he able able to stay in Australia to play the tournament as the State of Victoria makes its case to help control covid-19? AP Story Backhand City Tennis Questionnaire Brian Lutz Twitter

Does Novak have enough resources to find the political flaws in Australia's covid policies to gain access across the border to play in the 2022 Australian Open? BBC Report Backhand City on Twitter Backhand-City.com tennis lessons questionnaire.

How to tell if you are being sold fast food or filet mignon at your tennis lesson. Super Size Me Backhand City on Twitter 

Daily Tennis Tip  Season 2 / Ep 2 Brian breaks down a conversation with the "know it all student" that doesn't want to run for the ball. 1. Problem: I know I can't do it. So I'm not going to try. 2. Solution: Let's see how far away you are from not doing it. 3. Problem: Why are you here?  (Hint: No wrong answer) 4. Answer: I want to improve. 5. Solution:  We need a bench mark. &nbsp...

Brian Lutz commentary on Novak Djokovic being held in isolation in by Australian border, the art of Public Relations and is the Djokovic brand harmed for good? ESPN Backhand City Tennis Lesson Questionnaire

Two plus two equals Five?  When to let your tennis student self discover their own way to reaching the next level.. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 276 1. Who's Paying? 2. Who's Coaching? 3. Leadership and Collaboration 4. Process 5. Value Driven How Long Will It Take You To Get Good At Tennis? Sign up here on the WAIT LIST for Backhand City Membership for $35/month

Brian dives into teaching tennis when you take away auditory learning. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 275 1.  When Is Talking Too Much? 2. Let Players Fail 3. Paradigm Shift 4. Remove The Ball With Shadow Swings. 5.  Just Play. No Feedback How Long Will It Take You To Get Good At Tennis? Sign up here on the WAIT LIST for Backhand City Membership for $35/month

Tennis players tips for optimizing your time on the practice court in sweltering Summer conditions. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 274 1. Nutrition 2. Hydration 3. Discipline 4. Attire 5. Redundancy 6. Mandatory Breaks 7.  Skin protection 8.  Equipment Maintenance. 9.  Effect on Tennis Balls 10. Fitness How Long Will It Take You To Get Good At Tennis? Sign up here on the WAIT LIST for B...

Technically speaking hitting forehands and backhands have a different approach. In this episode Brian dives into the difference between forehand and aesthetically pleasing one handed backhand. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 273 1. The Federer Effect 2. The Grip Change 3. The Physics  4. Physical 5. Contact Point 6. The Finish SHOW NOTES: 10 Minutes of Roger Federer Backhands How Long Will It Take...

Tennis is full of hierarchy.  The sport has rankings for every category including gender, age, country, region, state and locally.  We have two sets of player rating systems and a third on the way.  In this podcast episode Brian explains the trap of comparison when it comes to improving your tennis game. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 272 1.  The Mindset For Improvement 2. The Real...

Practice makes perfect. But quality sessions with high volume of shot making is an even better a better way to improve you tennis game.. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 271 1.  How Many Balls Do You Hit In A One Hour Session? 2. Warm Up 3. Practice Session vs Matches 4. Cool Down 5.  The Higher The Level The Higher The Volume How Long Will It Take You To Get Good At Tennis? Sign up here on th...

After 33 years of teaching tennis Brian has seen it all including someone taking a private tennis lesson on their cell phone. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 270 1. Proof that Multi Tasking Is Hard To Do 2. Groove and Move 3. Muting Is Essential. 4.  Mostly forehands. How Long Will It Take You To Get Good At Tennis? Sign up here on the WAIT LIST for Backhand City Membership for $35/month

One of the most under utilized ways to teach tennis is from feel also known as kinesthetic learning.  Today's lesson talks about how to feel your way through the technical flaws in your swing. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 269 1. Define Kinesthetic Learning 2. How To Refine Technical Flaws Via Doing 3. Non Dominant Hand Technique 4. Minimal Feedback Loop How Long Will It Take You To Get Good At...

The path to success comes in stages to reach your goals.  The key to growing and maximizing your learning curve is to set milestones. Brian explains the value of these milestones with your day to day practice plan. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 268 1. What is a Milestone? 2. Check the Box  3. Next Stage 4. Stack and Repeat How Long Will It Take You To Get Good At Tennis? Sign up here on the...

Brian gives some practice tips and working on your net play for singles players and doubles players. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 267 1.  Define Volley 2. Definition of Rally 3. Types of Volleyers:  a.  Apprehensive b.  Adequate but needs improving c.  Confident Volleyers Which one are you? Brian breaks down the characteristics of each of these volleying stages. 4.  Pra...

Brian builds mindset thru intention to help tennis players find confidence on the tennis court. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 266 1.  Self Discovery. 2. How To Get Into the Mindset 3.  Practicing with Intention 4.  Play Like Your Practice How Long Will It Take You To Get Good At Tennis? Sign up here on the WAIT LIST for Backhand City Membership for $35/month

Postmodern philosophy believes there is no truth only infinite interpretation.  With this perspective in mind is there a right way to play tennis? Brian explores this topic to help you improve your own tennis game. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 265 1. What is right way for you? 2. Lessons vs Self Taught? 3. Efficiency vs Inefficiency 4. Shot Tolerance How Long Will It Take You To Get Good A...

Process vs Outcome.  Brian's explains the value of not overloading yourself with information to maximize your results in the long term. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 264 1.  Process vs Outcome 2. Practice Habits 3. Progressions 4. Level of Play How Long Will It Take You To Get Good At Tennis? Sign up here on the WAIT LIST for Backhand City Membership for $35/month

Technical analysis is the most sought after advice students seek from their tennis professional.  Brian breaks down his process when developing the ball striking skill of recreational tennis players. DAILY TENNIS TIP  / EPISODE 263 1.  WARM UP 2. BE AUTHENTIC 3. DON"T OVER HIT 4. HOW TO SET UP YOUR CAMERA How Long Will It Take You To Get Good At Tennis? Sign up here on the WAIT LIST...

The first step to transforming your tennis game is shifting how you approach each shot you take.  This Core System below is the key to your tennis future of your tennis game with the end goal of making your game soar.  Without it the struggle for consistency will continue DAILY TENNIS TIP  / EPISODE 262 1.  Contact Point 2. Adjustment Steps 3. Spacing 4. Ball Flight How Long Wi...

Brian measures his student's CO2 intake to establish a fitness bench mark for his Backhand City monthly membership. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 261 1.  How good can you be? 2. World Class Fitness? 3. Cardio and Tennis 4.  Starting Points SHOW NOTES: How Long Will It Take You To Get Good At Tennis? Sign up here on the WAIT LIST for Backhand City Membership for $35/month