The Prodigy Maker Tennis Show

In case you missed the live broadcast! Here is Episode 22 of The Prodigy Maker Show.—Chris discusses “The Spanish Method” and whether there truly is a Spanish System. —He delves into some history of Spanish Tennis coaching discussing the influence of Pato Alvarez and Luis Bruguera. He compares their methods.—Chris talks about the commonalities in the teaching method across Spain.—Chris discusses t...

Here is the replay of Episode 21 Prodigy Maker Show. It’s a jammed-packed episode! Video replays can be watched at Youtube.com/ChrisLewit. Chris discusses:—His summer study trip to Spain—Why Spain is the premier destination for tennis training in the world!—The enigma of the Rafa Nadal Academy—Juan Carlos Ferrero Equelite Academy and JC’s return to coaching—Is Carlos Alcaraz the next Rafa Nadal? R...

https://www.facebook.com/357910184339377/posts/1556621637801553?s=100001145192967&sfns=moSeason 2 Episode 3 Prodigy Maker ShowWhat’s up amigos! It was a great show! Top development coach Chris Lewit—The Prodigy Maker—discusses current topics in the high performance coaching community and in junior tennis. Chris also answers viewer questions from around the world. Chris discusses the following topi...

We had a lot of buzz and great comments. Chris discusses the following topics:—The Myth of Red, Orange, Green for elite junior development and U10 tennis.—The problems and pitfalls of the orange ball progression and U10 ROG pathways.—Why the forehand follow through to the top of the shoulder near the ear is “dead” or “near extinction”.—Why kids U10 should be taught to jump on their groundstrokes a...

Chris is an internationally respected coach and speaker, and the author of two best selling tennis books: The Tennis Technique Bible and The Secrets of Spanish Tennis. Join this former #1 for Cornell and pro circuit player, and elite coach of numerous top 10 nationally ranked junior players LIVE weekly. Visit https://www.facebook.com/chris.lewitArchived shows at Youtube.com/ChrisLewitChris discuss...

Chris is an internationally respected coach and speaker, and the author of two best selling tennis books: The Tennis Technique Bible and The Secrets of Spanish Tennis. Join this former #1 for Cornell and pro circuit player, and elite coach of numerous top 10 nationally ranked junior players LIVE weekly. Visit https://www.facebook.com/chris.lewit/videos/2137272589654227?sfns=moArchived shows at You...

Chris is an internationally respected coach and speaker, and the author of two best selling tennis books: The Tennis Technique Bible and The Secrets of Spanish Tennis. Join this former #1 for Cornell and pro circuit player, and elite coach of numerous top 10 nationally ranked junior players LIVE weekly. Original show post:https://www.facebook.com/chris.lewit/...Archived shows at Youtube.com/ChrisL...

In case you missed the show!—Great discussion about the biomechanics and technique of the two-handed backhand: grips, swing path, future evolution of the stroke, pitfalls and technical flaws, and more.—Additional technical thoughts from Chris about serve leg drive and the proper ratio of front to rear leg drive.—And the big question of the night—how do you make new shoes less stiff? Chris’s feet a...

Sunday Q and A with Chris Lewit Episode 14The original show with comments here https://www.facebook.com/chris.lewit/videos/2098837333497753?sfns=moChris’s talk show is blowing up! Here are the show notes! Chris discusses:—How cheating is ruining the sport and should be changed for child welfare and to grow the game.—Why coaches and parents should be allowed on court at junior tournaments.—What is...

The original show was broadcast here:https://www.facebook.com/100001145192967/posts/2090041154377371?sfns=moOn this show, Chris answers questions on a host of topics before getting derailed by bedtime for his kids:Chris discusses:—Nuances of the Spanish style of drilling in-and-out, X drill, footwork and tactical focus of these types of drills.—Lateral movement and the crossover recovery technique...

Season 1 Episode 8. Sunday Tennis Q and A Live with ChrisChris and his cohost Sammie the dog had an awesome show! Chris discusses:—the debate and benefits of hand feeding—Spanish style training—a rarely discussed benefit of clay court training—the technical future of the game,—the most important areas to develop for athletic development, —the potential MYTH of the first 4 Shots—whether talent beat...

Chris discusses:—the good and bad of Games Based Approaches to training young children—the myth of the first 4 shots, junior development—the biggest problems with American tennis—an extensive talk about the current state Spanish tennis and academies. And of course he answers various viewer questions from around the world! Sammy the CLTA mascot also makes his appearance!—Follow Chris at these websi...

Is Serve and Volley Dead—Or is it the Future? Video replay available at Youtube.com/ChrisLewit. Chris has a lively Q and A with a number of coaches and players joining in. Chris discusses —Building coordination in young children —Judy Murray’s coordination genius”””@@ —Toni Nadal and the Spanish Method—Toni Nadal’s character building genius, but his old fashioned approach to building technique —Se...

Chris discusses the kick serve and how it's impossible to teach a legit kick serve to all players. —He shares his opinions on GBA, Game Based Approach and weighs in on whether kids should be learning technique or tactics first. Spoiler alert: Some kids love to drill! —In addition, Chris addresses the myth and debate about the First 4 Shots. —Furthermore, Chris compares and contrasts Spanish and Fr...

Grips, Technique, and Cheating in Junior Tennis ShowVideo replay available at Youtube.com/ChrisLewit. Chris’s kids make a cameo. Sammie the tennis dog takes a nap! Chris discusses:—The unique way he builds the modern one handed backhand including the uncommon semi-western grip.—Modern grips for young kids—Don’t start young kids with conservative grips—Toni Nadal’s philosophy of teaching technique...

Chris answers tennis questions from around the world on this popular talk show for High IQ tennis learners! In this episode Chris discusses the parabolic forehand, serve technique for 4/5 year olds, and various other technical and philosophical tennis questions.—Follow Chris at these websites and social media linksWebsite: www.chrislewit.com Blog: www. ProdigyMaker.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/Ch...

Episode 3. The Prodigy Maker ShowThe Future of Spanish TennisBig industry names highlight the lively discussion on Episode 3 of The Prodigy Maker Show. Chris discusses:—The future of Spanish Tennis—The most important areas to focus on in junior development—The importance of evidence based coaching—Mark Kovacs and Tim Bainton check in—The biggest mistakes in current Spanish tennis—Why the Spanish a...

Episode 4 is a Big Technique Show! Chris answers questions from around the world on junior technical development and we had a very lively audience. Online tennis leaders Jeremy Malfait and Robert Garrett join the program to share ideas. Chris’s son Isaiah and Sammy the Tennis Dog make a Cameo. Chris covers the following topics:—Whether to teach closed or open stances to children.—The biggest probl...

Original show: https://www.facebook.com/chris.lewit/videos/2049878898393597/Chris is chillin' once again with his hairless dog and cohost Sammie. —Chris holds an in depth discussion on Spanish style drilling, the First 4 Shots Myth, and he also answers viewer technical questions from around the world. Other topics covered: —Is the two-handed backhand better than the one handed backhand? —Is there...

Enjoy the replay of Chris’s latest tennis talk show. The smartest tennis talk around! On the show, Chris and his intelligent community of friends dig into many controversies and interesting tennis debates. Show Notes:—One handed versus two handed technique. Which is better and what are the technical variations of the one hander?—Frances Tiafoe and the cobra serve.—What is the future of the backhan...

Chris talks technique and tactics and answers viewer questions from around the world! Some heavy hitters from the tennis industry, like Tim Bainton and Mark Kovacs, pop into the program—Follow Chris at these websites and social media linksWebsite: www.chrislewit.com Blog: www. ProdigyMaker.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/ChrisLewitTennisAcademyTwitter: www.twitter.com/chrislewitLinkedIn: www.linkedi...

Chris answers viewer questions from around the world. Chris discusses:—the best forehand grip for high performance juniors—the open versus closed stance debate—developing the Spanish "effect"—He shares his opinion about the new ITF World Tour—And more!—Chris also vents about how old people at the club are harassing him for being too loud during his lessons. It's driving him bananas! Sammie the hai...