2MinuteTennis Podcast
Episodes
Episode 47: Prepare Your Racket Early On Ground Strokes
13 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ryan discusses the importance of beginning the backswing the moment you see your opponent hit the ball.
Episode 46: Preplan Where You’ll Move After You Hit
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A small percentage of amateur players are specific with each shot they’re trying to hit. In this episode, Ryan explains the importance of not only a...
Episode 45: What To Do When Three People Show Up To Play
06 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
One of the worst things that can happen when you’re excited to go to the courts to play is having three people show up and having to play two agains...
Episode 44: Win More Points When Your Opponent Comes To The Net
03 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hitting a successful passing shot or lob feels great when playing singles. But in this episode, Ryan explains why simply hitting the ball right to the...
Episode 43: I Talk With USPTA Elite Pro Nick Bennett About The USTA Net Generation R.O.G.Y. Pathway
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learning tennis can be hard for both adults and kids alike. In this episode, I talk with Nick Bennett about the importance of the Net Generation R.O.G...
Episode 42: Why It’s So Difficult To Learn A New Grip
27 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learning a new grip can be very frustrating. In this episode Ryan, explains why learning a new grip is so hard and what you really should be focusing ...
Episode 41: Connect Height Over The Net With The Direction You’re Moving
19 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rarely do amateur players pick a specific air target over the net. In this episode, Ryan explains not only why you need to pick the proper air target ...
Episode 40: 2019 Wimbledon Men’s Final Review With Nick Nemeroff
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ryan breaks down the 2019 Wimbledon men’s final with Nick Nemeroff. Follow Nick on Twitter @nnemeroff. For 100’s of video lessons...
Episode 39: 2019 Wimbledon Men’s Final Preview With Special Guest Nick Nemeroff
13 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ryan talks with ATP tour expert Nick Nemeroff about the upcoming 2019 Wimbledon men’s final between Roger Federer and Novak Djokovi...
Episode 38: You Just Lobbed Your Opponent...Now What?
12 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Most amateur players do not move correctly after hitting a successful lob over at their opponent’s head. In this episode, Ryan explains exactly wher...
Episode 37: Improve Your Forehand With Your Nonhitting Hand
09 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Most players focus solely on what to do with the racket arm on there for hand. In this episode, Ryan explains what you should be doing with your non-h...
Episode 36: How Often Do You Replace The Grip On Your Rackets
06 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Most players when they think about racket maintenance think about restringing their racket. In this episode, Ryan explains why regripping your racket ...
Episode 35: “Did Your Opponent Just Miss Their Forehand Return Or Their Backhand Return?”
05 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When your opponent misses a return of serve it’s really important that you pay attention to which shot they missed. In this episode, Ryan gives you ...
Episode 34. It’s Possible
03 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes in tennis and in life, space things can get pretty hard. In this episode Ryan explains why two simple words can be all the believe you need ...
Episode 33: Improve Your Overhead
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The overhead can give both pro and amateur players a lot of trouble. In this episode, Ryan gives you simple tips to improve what can be a very frustr...
Episode 32: Your Intentions Determine Your Technique
28 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ryan explains why you must be as specific as possible when hitting a shot and how it’s actually the preferred way to determine your...
Episode 31: Try Hitting Every Serve Out Wide...Then Hit Your Second Shot To The Open Court
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Many players hit their serve in isolation… meaning, they think of it as merely a way to start the point. In this episode, Ryan explains how you can ...
Episode 30: A Simple Way To Hit The Sweet Spot More Often
21 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hitting off-center shots is extremely common in amateur tennis. In this episode, Ryan explains how keeping your head still during contact will help yo...
Episode 29: Change Where You Stand To Serve In Singles
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all been taught that the proper place to stand when serving in singles is near the center mark in the middle of the baseline. In this episode,...
Episode 28: Hit Most Passing Shots Down The Line
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The most common passing shot attempt in amateur tennis is cross court. In this episode, Ryan explains the three reasons why it’s smarter to hit most...
Episode 27: Communicate With Your Doubles Partner Between Points.
15 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
One of the many differences between amateur doubles and pro doubles is that pros always talk between every point and amateurs rarely talk. In this epi...
Episode 26: 3 Tips To Deal With High Ground Strokes
11 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Most amateur players hate dealing with high bouncing ground strokes. In this episode, Ryan gives you three tips on how you can reduce how often you de...
Episode 25: Spill Your Opponent’s Water By Keeping Them Off Balance
08 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We all have our favorite shots we like hitting as tennis players. But too often we give our opponents a chance to find their rhythm by hitting the sam...
Episode 24: It’s OK To Change Grips On Volleys
05 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nothing I teach is as controversial as the grip system I teach for volleys. In this episode, Ryan explains why it’s OK to use a different grip on yo...
Episode 23: Stop Copying The “Signatures “ Of Professional Technique.
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We often want to copy our favorite pro and the technique they use on their shots. On this episode, Ryan explains why you shouldn’t copy of the uniqu...
Episode 22: How To Practice Smarter To Win More Matches
01 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 21: Why You Need To Get To The Net More Often
30 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Episode 20: The #1 Thing Your Shots Need
28 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Players always want more power, control, spin, consistency, etc. in this episode, Ryan explains the MOST important characteristic of winning shots.
Episode 19: How To Play High Percentage Tennis
24 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 18: Five Tips To Win More Singles Matches
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 17: Tips For Serve And Volley Success
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ho...
Episode 16: Hit More Defensive Lobs
18 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 def...
Episode 15: 5 Tips To Improve Your Topspin Serve
17 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 14: The Two Reasons You Lose Matches
16 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 lac...
Episode 13: Three Tips To Improve Your Overhead
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 y...
Episode 12: How To Be More Mentally Tough
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Negative self talk is, in my opinion, the leading reason why players struggle mentally during matches. In this episode, Ryan explains a simple yet eff...
Episode 11: How To Switch Properly In Doubles
11 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 yo...
Episode 10: How To Practice The Perfect Split Step
09 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 charact...
Episode 9: Six Tips To Stop Slow Starts
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 8: Win more points when your opponent comes to net
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 e...
Episode 7: Grip, Body,and Swing
04 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 mak...
Episode 6: How To Break Serve More Often
03 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 re...
Episode 5: The 2-1-2 Forehand Formula
02 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Episode 4: How To Be A More Consistent Player
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 3: How To Be Right 80% Of The Time In Doubles
30 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ch...
Episode 2: Lower Your Opponent’s Level
02 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 lo...
Episode 1: Combine Targets and Movement
01 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hit...then move