Episode 147: Where To Look As The Returner’s Partner
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ryan explains the two places you need to look at the beginning of the point as the ...
Episode 146: 2 Split Step Tips For Better Balance
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ryan gives beginners and advanced players a tip that’ll help them move better and...
Episode 145: Here’s Why You Should Lob Really High
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ryan explains why it’s a good idea to not avoid your opponent with your lob. Inst...
Episode 144: The 3 Ways To Play Singles
24 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ryan helps you determine the right strategy to use against your opponent.
Episode 143: Proper Two Hander Unit Turn
23 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode. Ryan explains a common mistake he see rec players make on their two hander take bac...
Episode 142: 3 Helpful Overhead Tips
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ryan helps you hit your overheads the correct speed and with the right amount of co...
Episode 141: How To Make Faster And Better Grip Changes
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ryan explains how the non-hitting hand should be used to help you change your grip ...
Episode 140: How High Should You Toss When Serving
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ryan encourages you to measure your toss timing. First, go out and film yourself se...
Episode 139: How To Deal With High Lobs (And When You Should Lob High, Too)
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ryan talks about the value of lobbing high to force an error from your opponent. He...
Episode 138: Hit Down The Line Passing Shots
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ryan explains what to do when your opponent comes to the net. His first choice woul...
Episode 137: First Serve Consistency Is More Important Than Power
11 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ryan explains why it is often not in your best interest to worry about how fast you...
Episode 136: Improve Your Volley Consistency With One Simple Tip
21 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan explains why setting the racket where the ball is going to arrive will greatly ...
Episode 135: Easy Singles Aiming Strategies
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ryan shares too easy aiming strategies you can use in your next singles match.
Episode 134: Preplan Your Return of Serve
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ryan help you pre-plan where you’re going to aim your return of service. This is ...
Episode 133: Pick An Air Target On Every Shot
12 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan gives you his #1 tip for becoming a more consistent tennis player.
Episode 132: Practice Hitting Really High Lobs
29 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ryan encourages you to hit really high lobs that force your opponent into an overhe...
Episode 131: Keep Your Head Up On Your Serve
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan helps you with serve consistency by reminding you to keep your head up while hi...
Episode 130: What To Do When Your Opponent Hits A Drop Shot
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan helps you run down more drop shots and win more points when you get up to that ...
Episode 129: Hit Higher Over The Net Than Your Opponent
14 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan explains how hitting deep in your opponent’s court is often best accomplished...
Episode 128: Lower Your Opponent’s Level of Play
13 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan explains the concept that it’s much more important to give your opponent the ...
Episode 127: Early Ground Stroke Racket Prep
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan encourages you to get your racket back early when hitting ground strokes. Late ...
Episode 126: Where to Aim in Doubles
07 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan explains a really simple doubles aiming strategy that’ll help you win a lot m...
Episode 125: A Simple Drill To Help You Hit Deeper
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan explains a really simple drill that you can use the next time you go out and pl...
Episode 124: How to Practice Keeping Your Head Up On Your Serve
30 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan gives you a simple way to practice keeping your head up while serving.
Episode 123: Lengthen Your Contact Zone
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ryan talks about the importance of having your strings face forward towards your ta...
Episode 122: Throw Your Racket in the Grass
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan encourages you to throw your racket in your yard to work on the throwing motion...
Episode 121: “Best of 5” with Claire Carter
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan talks with Claire Carter about five ways players can gain confidence, win more ...
Episode 120: Let Your “Swing Signature” Come Naturally
29 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan talks about how Roger Federer swing is much different now than it was when he w...
Episode 119: The Frozen Volley
27 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan helps you shorten the swing on your volley by trying what he calls the “froze...
Episode 118: “Best of 5” with Joel Myers
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan talks with Joel Myers about 5 of his favorite tips that’ll get you winning mo...
Episode 117: More Consistent Forehands with the 2-1-2 Formula
22 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan explains how using the 2-1-2 formula on your forehands helps give you a lot mor...
Episode 116: Hit Low Volleys in Singles Down the Line
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan encourages you to hit low volleys in singles down the line. It’s so hard to w...
Episode 115: Salute for a Better Serve
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan explains how the proper service motion brings the racket in over your head and ...
Episode 114: At Home Tennis Practice
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan gives you a couple ways to improve your tennis game if you’re stuck in the ho...
Episode 113: Three Ways to Force Your Opponent Into an Error
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan gives you three common scenarios where it’s better to force your opponent int...
Episode 112: Ask Your Tennis Coach to Film You
15 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan encourages you to ask your tennis coach to film your technique so you know what...
Episode 111: Sidespin Serve Success
14 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan gives you one simple tip that’ll really help you hit a better side spin serve...
Episode 110: Learn to Swing Faster Without Hitting Faster
13 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan explains how your racket speed is used to both make the ball travel over the ne...
Episode 109: Don’t Judge Yourself During a Tennis Lesson
13 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan gives you some great tips on how to be a great lesson taker.
Episode 108: Hit More Body Serves
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan encourages you to aim for your opponents body more often when serving. Not only...
Episode 107: Run Around Your Backhand to Hit More Forehands
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan encourages you to run around weak balls to your back hand and hit them as aggre...
Episode 106: Three Tips to Win More Doubles Points
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan gives you three great tips that will help you win more doubles points. Be sure ...
Episode 105: When Running Forward, Hit Passing Shots Down the Line
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan talks about a very specific situation we’ve all been in. It’s when your opp...
Episode 104: Losing the Point After You Hit a Great Shot
08 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan talks about how hitting a great shot can often lead to you losing the point. He...
Episode 103: The Two Reasons You Lose Matches
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan explains the two reasons you lose matches and how to improve both of these face...
Episode 102: Practice Serving and Volleying
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan talks about how serving in bowling in doubles can give you a huge advantage ove...
Episode 101: Intentions Determine Technique
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan talks about how important it is that you have specific intentions every time yo...
Episode 100: “Best of 5” with Gary Kushnirovich
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan talks with Gary Kushnirovich from @tenniswithgary on Instagram (follow him) abo...
Episode 99: Simple Doubles Aiming Strategy
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan gives you a simple doubles aiming strategy that’ll give you a huge advantage ...
Episode 98: “Best of 5” with Nick Nemeroff
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan sits down with USPTA Elite Pro Nick Nemeroff to discuss Nick’s 5 favorite tip...
Episode 97: Tips to Have the Perfect Toss
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan gives you a lot of great tips to help you have the perfect toss.
Episode 96: Have a Great Volley Ready Position
29 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan talks about the importance of having a great ready position when up at the net....
Episode 95: The Net is Higher Than You Think
29 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan talks about how deceiving the net is since we can see through it. Most mistakes...
Episode 94: The Importance of a Closed Racket Face
28 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan talks about how important it is to close the rocket face prior to contact on yo...
Episode 93: Split Step Every Time Your Opponent Hits the Ball
28 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan reminds you that you need to be split stepping every time your opponent hits th...
Episode 92: Break Serve More Often in Doubles
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan talks about the three types of returns in doubles and how to strategize with yo...
Episode 91: Flatter Volleys are Better Volleys
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Most amateur players are taught to set the rocket above contact on volleys and chop high to low. All...
Episode 90: Keep Your Head Super Still During Every Shot
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan talks about the benefits of keeping your head super still on every shot you hit...
Episode 89: Re-grip Your Racket Often
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan explains why you should put a brand new grip on your racket on a regular basis....
Episode 88: Do Your Know Where to Move After Your Hit?
23 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan talks about the importance of preplanning where your position yourself on the c...
Episode 87: You Have Plenty of Time to Change Your Grips on Volleys
22 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan talks about the false concept that you don’t have enough time to change your ...
Episode 86: Down the Middle Solves the Riddle
21 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan talks about the well-known doubles strategy of “down the middle solved the ri...
Episode 85: Does Your Opponent’s Lob Have Topspin or Slice?
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan explains the importance of knowing if your opponents a lob has top spinner slic...
Episode 84: How to Play High Percentage Tennis
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan talks about the importance of hitting the appropriate shot for the situation.
Episode 83: Don’t Judge Yourself When Learning New Skills
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan talks about the importance of staying patient and not judging yourself when lea...
Episode 82: How to Make Sure You Beat Inferior Players
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan talks about a very frustrating topic. Many players lose matches Against who the...
Episode 81: Volley Short Into the Open Court in Singles
15 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan gives a quick tip to win more points when you come to the net in singles.
Episode 80: Swing Up to Dip the Ball Down
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan explains why swinging up more during your ground strokes will help you gain the...
Episode 79: Hit Your Doubles Overheads Toward the Closest Opponent
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan explains why you should hit your overheads in doubles to the opponent who is cl...
Episode 78: Don’t Live and Die by Each Point
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan helps you gain perspective on winning and losing points during a match. You’l...
Episode 77: Move Through Your Volleys
09 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan explains why moving through your volley is better than trying to stop and volle...
Episode 76:Swing Fast During Second Serves
08 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I’m this episode Ryan encourages you to swing fast on second serves by imparting spin on the ball....
Episode 75: Hit Really High Lobs
07 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan explains why hitting really high lobs will help you win more points by forcing ...
Episode 74: Toss Farther Into the Court for a Better Serve
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan explains why tossing more forward into the quart helps you get more power on yo...
Episode 73: How to Get Better at Anticipating
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan explains why having your own strategic rules that you follow in certain situati...
Episode 72: How to Hit on the Rise
31 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan gives three tips on how to improve your on the rise ground strokes.
Episode 71: A Better Way to Hit Against a Wall
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan encourages you to let the ball bounce twice when practicing against a wall.
Episode 70: Make Your Opponent Hit a First Volley
25 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan talks about the importance of making your opponent hit a first volley. When you...
Episode 69: Preplan Your Singles Return of Serve
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan talks about the importance of preplanning where you’re going to hit your retu...
Episode 68: Video Analysis Certification COMING SOON IN 2020
09 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk about my new video analysis certification that’ll be unveiled in 2020. This...
Episode 67: Use Your Opponent’s Strategy Against Them
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan asks you to write down a list of all the shots you hate when your opponent uses...
Episode 66: Shadow Swing Slowly Everyday
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about deliberate and purposeful shadow swinging.
Episode 65: How to Match Up Your Ground Strokes Against Your Opponent’s Ground Strokes
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan talks about the importance of creating the proper match up in singles when it c...
Episode 64: Film Yourself on a Regular Basis
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan talks about the importance of filming yourself and reviewing your technique on ...
Episode 63: Hold Serve in Doubles
25 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan simplifies where you can name your volleys when your partner is serving in doub...
Episode 62: Serve +1 Singles Strategy
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan talks about using your service to set up your second shot. Most recreational players only worry...
Episode 61: How to Improve Your Technique
18 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan discusses the importance of following the “grip, body, swing “in order to m...
Episode 60: Why and How to Hit Slice Ground Strokes
17 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Changing up the way you hit by using different types of spin is a great way to make your opponent un...
Episode 59: 3 Tips for Drop Shot Success
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Drop shots are a great tactic to use in your singles and doubles matches. In this episode Ryan gives...
Episode 58: How to Beat Better Players
12 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan explains why it’s so important you don’t put down worst players who beat yo...
Episode 57: Break Serve More Often in Doubles
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan talks about how you can pre-plan your doubles return of serve placement to help...
Episode 56: Don’t “Kill” Easy Short Balls
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ryan helps you with the dreaded short ball. Many players struggle with this seemingl...
Episode 55: How to Handle Defensive Overheads
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ryan discuss is the difference between offense of an defense of overheads and how t...
Episode 54: Shadow Swing Every Day
04 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode,
Episode 53: Hit Higher Over the Net Than Your Opponent
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Most players think hitting lower over the net than your opponent gives them an advantage. In this ep...
Episode 52: How To Predict Where Your Opponents Will Aim
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ryan explains the key to properly predicting where your opponents will hit the ball...
Episode 51: Video Yourself Hitting Tennis Balls
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ryan encourages you to pull out your phone and record yourself hitting tennis balls...
Episode 50: 5 Tips To Improve Your Volley
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ryan gives you five tips to feel more confident at net and help you win a lot more ...
Episode 49: Hit The Ball At Your Opponent’s Feet When They Come To The Net
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ryan explains why hitting few were passing shots and actually aiming for your oppon...
Episode 48: Hit Cross Court More Often In Singles
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brian talks about the advantages of hitting cross court while at the baseline in si...