Brian Thinks: Ideas from the Court

Brian explains the values of teaching systems for your game and real world examples of some of the best systems in sports and your life. 1.  Systems Give Your Proper Foundation 2. Systems allow for diagnostic evaluation. 3. Systems you to adapt your game in different circumstances. 4.  Systems are easy to scale and replicate. Sign up for Brian's 2020 Adult Tennis Programs in Miami on Bac...

Brian dives into some of the best benefits of self development thru the game of tennis. SHOW NOTES / EPISODE 133 1. Connector and Networking. 2. Life Skills 3. Sport of a Lifetime 4. Self Reliance 5. Individual Expression 6. Fun Way To Get or Stay Fit 7.  Never Stop Evolving. Sign up here for Brian's 2020 Group Tennis Lessons in Miami on Backhand-City.com

Brian's explains what are institutionalized mantra's in tennis instruction.  Where did they come from come from, how long have they been around and why are they bad for your tennis game? SHOW NOTES / EPISODE 132 Top 10 Institutionalized Tennis Lesson Terms 1.  Follow Thru 2. Bend Your Knees  3. Turn Your Shoulders 4. Watch the Ball 5. You're Late.   6. You're Early 7. Move Your...

Brian defines "over coaching" what it looks and sounds like and how it can negatively effect your tennis game. SHOW NOTES / EPISODE 131 1. Is there too much talking during the lesson? 2. Seek a teaching system or methodology 3. Too much lesson multi-tasking? 4. Is there a lesson plan? Sign up for Brian's 2020 Group Tennis Lessons on Backhand-City.com

Brian explains the phenomenon know as 'Waiter's Tray" on the serve and how to hold the grip to start the process of eliminating the open racquet face. SHOW NOTES / EPISODE 130 Check out the "waiters tray" on my Blog or my Instagram page.

3 Keys to Happy Tennis Players 1. Offer multiple programs at different levels.  2. Offer diagnostic services in Private Tennis Lessons.  3. Include Social Elements into your lessons program and after class. SHOW NOTES / EPISODE 129 Tennis Ratings Email: Brian@Backhand-City.com Sign Up for Brian's Group Tennis Lessons in Miami

Brian give suggestions for playing tennis when you have an unfortunate headache in a tennis match. SHOW NOTES / EPISODE 128 1. Drink Water 2. Take More Breaks 3. Eat Skinless Fruit 4. Advil 5. Stop playing Sign Up for 2020 Group Tennis Lessons with Brian in Miami, FL

The Golden Rules for Tennis Players. Brian reveals the things not to say to an opponent before, during or after a tennis match and the reasons why. 1. I don't feel well today 2. The sun was in my eyes 3. I'm sore from working out earlier 4.  My grip is wet. Sign Up for Brian's 2020 Group Tennis Lesson Series in Miami, FL

Brian gives some tips on timing and ball toss to determine what is right for you individual tennis game. 1. Ball Toss On Normal Conditions 2. Ball Toss To Suit Your Physical Limitations 3. Ball Toss in Different Weather Conditions.  See Video Ball Tossing Sample on IGTV @Backhand_City Register Here for Miami Group Tennis Lessons with Brian

Brian explains where to hold the grip on the serve and the value with each position when serving. Top of Handle - Learning and Control Middle of Handle- Developing Technique Bottom of Handle- Producing Power.  See video highlights here on the how to hold your grip on the serve: IGTV@Backhand_City Sign up for Group Tennis Lessons with Brian in Miami, FL

Brian shares industry insight and personal experience on how far tennis players travel to play tennis. 1. Regular Game 2. Tennis Programs 3. Tournaments or Events Sign up for Brian's tennis classes in Coconut Grove on Monday and Tuesday nights in Miami

Brian gives perspective on the value of appreciation and gratitude for the game of tennis. Find Your Aha Moment / Episode 123 Brian's first experience with tennis was with a wooden tennis racquet and a dead tennis ball struck against a shed in Manheim, PA. Join Brian's Group Tennis Lessons on Backhand City.com to start your 2020 out with the game of tennis.

Brian explains tennis match charting and how it can help your tennis game and which statistics you should pay the most attention to when analyzing your results. Find Your Aha Moment with Brian Lutz SHOW NOTES / EPISODE 122 Sign up for Brian's Group Tennis Lessons in Miami . Match Trak App

Brian breaks down Santa's tennis game from his playing style to a practical scouting report when you go up against him. SHOW NOTES / EPISODE 121 Hint:  Don't drink the Egg Nog on changeovers. Santa is a hacker. Santa is mentally tough and can play best of 5 sets. He loves playing at high altitude. His Gatorade is not surprisingly cookies and milk. Reserve your spot in Brian's Tennis Class in...

Brian gives his insight, knowledge and first hand experience on how long it takes for a new tennis player to learn the game of tennis. 3 Categories of Beginner Tennis Players: a. Limited Hand Eye Coordination b. Average Hand Eye Coordination c. The Phenom  Brian explains how his 6 sessions evolve to teach technical, terminology, how to play points and keep score and finally to refinement.&nbs...

Why does everyone want to play up?  Parents brag about their kids playing in advanced levels.  Recreational players think to get better they need to play more advanced players.  Is it true?  Or is it our culture of achievement. Cultural Buzz Words: Drive, Grind,  Plug Away, Knock Oneself Out, Play Like a Dog. Brian gives examples of other sports and areas of life where "pl...

Pickleball is trending upward over the last decade but how long can it last and why its GDP will never eclipse the sport of tennis. SHOW NOTES: 1. Balls Last forever. 2. Racquets need no maintenance. 3. Target Audience is Baby Boomers 4.  Court cost are cheap 5.  No service industry within it accept for tournaments. 6.  Consumer data is miniscule. 7.   Limited fan appeal f...

Brian becomes "a pusher" for a day.  He describes the perfect scenarios for pushing the ball during your match play situations. 1.  Lob / Desperation Situation 2. Block Returns of Power Serves or Overhead Smashes 3. Clean Up Volleys SHOW NOTES:  Sign Up for Group Tennis Lessons in Miami 

Brian drives home the value of coaching and gives real world examples of it's effect at professional and amateur level tennis including: Naomi Osaka, Sloan Stevens, Twins of Miami, Bobby in Boca. SHOW NOTES / EPISODE 116 Group Tennis Lessons in Miami Private Tennis Lesson Referral

Brian explains his experience with teaching adults and children tennis. SHOW NOTES / EPISODE 115 1. This sport is about repetition including tennis instruction. 2. Understand learning styles and use a combination of styles to resonate with each individual. Sign up Here for Group Tennis Lesson Registration in Miami

Brian gives tips on how to play tennis in cold weather with tennis balls and how adapt your playing strategy in this environment. SHOW NOTES: Air, Wind, Humidity and Court Surface are all factors when playing with cold tennis balls. Private Tennis Lessons with Brian

Brian explains who are the ideal candidates for learning a Western grip forehand and how to make the decision that is right for your tennis game. SHOW NOTES / EPISODE 113 1.  How old are you? 2. How strong are you? 3. How flexible are you? 4. How much time do you have to practice? 5. How many lessons can you take? Fill out our application for Private Tennis Lessons with a Backhand City Tennis...

Brian shortens up his swing to show players the art of absorbing pace as a valuable addition to your tennis game. SHOW NOTES / EPISODE 112 1.  Absorbing Pace on Drop Shots 2. Absorbing Pace on Lobs 3. Absorbing Pace on Return of Serve 4. Absorbing pace on Directional Changes Fill out your application for Private Tennis Lessons with a Backhand City Tennis Professional.

A Practical Guide to keeping your tennis game sharp and your weight down over the holidays. SHOW NOTES / EPISODE 111 1. Buy those mini beverages. 2. Eat healthy before you go to the party. 3. Hit against the wall. 4.  Just say no to office parties. 5.  Organize a Tennis Party. 6.  Do a off court warm up and cool down after tennis. 7.  Hang with healthy people. 8.  Drink wa...

Brian explains the value of grip changes from forehand to one handed backhand groundstrokes to help you decide which grip is right for you when you are learning tennis. SHOW NOTES / EPISODE 110 1.  What is your physical make up? 2.  How much time do you want to devote to tennis? 3.  Practicing Grip Changes 4.  Understanding Non Dominant Hand Private Tennis Lessons Application