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190 What To Do When Your Opponent Is Moving During Your Serve

27 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to talk about tennis rules! And, specifically, more talk about hindrances! In this episode, I'm answering another question from a ...

189 Best Do-It-Yourself Tennis Ball Drills

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

So I'm still stuck at home and I bet a lot of you are too.  But I'm still working on keeping my tennis sharp and focused by doing some at h...

188 Awesome Doubles Strategies With Mehrban Iranshad

06 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, you're going to get more tips on doubles strategy than you could ever have thought possible. That's because I'm talkin...

187 How To Play Better Tennis Without Playing Tennis

03 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

 Are you stuck at home right now? Yeah, me too. But that doesn't mean I've given up on getting better at tennis. Not at all! I am doing all...

186 How To Deal With Tennis Cheaters

27 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One of the things that makes tennis a unique sport is that, in most of the matches we play, our opponent is also our umpire. The one person who has a ...

185 What is the Difference Between Officiated and Unofficiated Matches?

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you have listened to past episodes of Tennis Quick Tips, then you already know how much I love to talk about the rules and matches and how that all...

184 Corona Virus and Health Precautions for Tennis Players

13 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hey all! As I’m recording this episode, it’s March 13, 2020 and things in the world are disconcerting, to put it mildly. So because this is having...

183 Best of TQT: What To Do When You Win The Spin

06 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Well, here's something I've never done before. I'm going back into the Tennis Quick Tips archives to bring you a "best of" ep...

182 Mindset Shift: Every Point Is A Big Point

25 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Well, I’m still talking about the Australian Open! I’m sure I’ll bring up that time I went to the Australian Open in this podcast every chance I...

181 Tennis Lessons From The Australian Open

19 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about the Australian Open! Again! I told you I wasn't going to be able to let this go. In my last episode, I gave you all of my t...

180 Top Tips For Attending A Professional Tennis Tournament

12 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you attended a Grand Slam tennis tournament? Are you thinking about it? Well, I just returned from an amazing trip to the 2020 Australian Open in...

179 How To Handle The Volley Aimed Right At You

31 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week I have a super quick tip for you! This is in response to a great question that I got from a Tennis Quick Tips listener and I know it's ...

178 The Pros and Cons of Playing Doubles Up at the Net

22 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I'm sure you've heard it said many times - in doubles, the team that controls the net usually wins the point. But why is that? Have you thou...

177 The Pros and Cons of Playing One Up One Back in Tennis Doubles

18 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I've got a question for you. How many of you are playing the one-up, one back formation when you play doubles? And why are you doing that? Have y...

176 The Life Lessons I Learned From My Big Tennis Break - Part 2

10 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Tennis Quick Tips listeners! I'm so glad you are here and listening in to this episode. Because this is Part 2 of my two part mini-series cal...

175 The Life Lessons I Learned From My Big Tennis Break - Part 1

30 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

 Well, here we are at the end of 2019 and here, at last, is the episode I've been promising. If you've been listening to this podcast in th...

174 When To NOT Talk To Your Doubles Partner

14 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

 I have talked a lot in this podcast about talking on court - when you can do it, what you can say, what you can't say, and even what you should...

173 What You MUST Have In Your Tennis Bag To Win

06 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Just what are you carrying around in your tennis bag? Are you sure you have everything you need to give yourself every possible advantage in your next...

172 How To Be A Great Tennis Team Member

26 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

 o you've joined a tennis team. Or you're on a team and you're starting to think about how to get more play time this season. What can...

171 How To Take The Ball On The Rise

21 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There are lots and lots of tennis "one-liners" - little bits of tennis advice that are summarized in just one sentence. And a lot of times, ...

170 You're Giving Away Points If You Don't Know Your Tennis Rules!

04 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I know what you're saying. Another rules episode? But this episode is important. Really important. Especially if you think the rules of tennis ar...

169 Choosing the Right Tennis Ball

08 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's October and that means it's Breast Cancer Awareness Month and for tennis that means - pink balls! Yes, you may be seeing pink balls on ...

168 How to Play Against (and Hopefully Beat!) Better Tennis Players

24 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Let's get really real in this episode. Let's talk about what you can really do when you face a better player on the tennis court. Because it...

167 Is My Opponent Creating A Hindrance By Talking?

20 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Just when you think you've heard about every crazy thing that can happen in tennis, someone tells you about a new crazy thing! In this week'...

166 Your 2 Step Tennis Plan

10 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready for a tip that will either radically transform your game or do nothing for you at all! Sound interesting?In this episode, I'm going to ...

165 When Is The Ball Out In Tennis?

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

So when is the ball out in tennis?  When I call it out? When my partner says it's out? When my opponent thinks it's out?  Or when it'...

164 How to Have Tennis Fun in the Summer Sun

15 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Summer is here and that means playing lots and lots of tennis out in the sun. Because I want you to stay safe out there, this episode is focused on he...

163 10 More Tips for Lazy Tennis Players

31 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

So you want to play better tennis and you want to do it right NOW? Me too. The good news is that there are some very simple and quick things you can d...

162 How to Prevent Common Injuries Caused by Your Tennis Racquet

22 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If you're anything like me, you're doing a variety of strength and flexibility exercises to stay injury-free so that you can play as much te...

161 Best Tips for Playing Tennis at Night

09 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I have talked about playing in all kinds of weather and dealing with all kinds of conditions here at Tennis Quick Tips. But, surprisingly, I've n...

160 Want to Live Longer? Play Tennis!

24 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Can playing tennis really help you live a longer, healthier life? A recent study shows that tennis may be the best sport for keeping you young, fit an...

159 Tennis Etiquette: Dealing with Sore Losers and Gloaty Winners

10 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We've all faced them on court - sore losers who have a list of excuses for why they aren't playing well. And gloaty winners who revel in bea...

158 What You and I Can Learn From Roger Federer's 18th Grand Slam Win

03 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Roger Federer just won his 18th Grand Slam title this past week. He beat Rafael Nadal in the men's singles final of the 2017 Australian Open and ...

157 The Best High-Percentage Shots In Doubles Tennis

27 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Are you trying to figure out what the high-percentage shots are when you're playing doubles? If you thought there was an official list of those s...

156 How to Captain Your Team to a Winning Season

16 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Are you wondering how you can captain your team to a winning season? Whether you've just taken over a team or have been at it for a while, there ...

155 The "Tennis Drill Book" Book Review

17 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

I love tennis books! I love reading them but I also love giving them to all of my favorite tennis pals as gifts. And this week, I've got a fabulo...

154 Footwork in Tennis - The Timing of the Split Step

12 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

When trying to perfect our tennis game, I know we all spend a lot of time hitting a lot of balls. But it's not all about your grip, or your swing...

153 What to Do When You're the Weak Link on the Tennis Court

26 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

When you play doubles, there are four people out on the court. And one of those people has to be the weak link, right? So this week, we're talkin...

152 Simple Serve Tips - Where To Target Your Serve

17 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Just where are you aiming your serve? We've talked about the importance of having a target for your serve, which I happen to think is one of the ...

151 Don't Do This! 5 Quick Ways to Lose Your Next Tennis Match

10 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

I know you don't listen to Tennis Quick Tips to find out how to lose your tennis matches. But this week, I'm going to point out five fatal e...

150 How to Hit Deeper Groundstrokes with Mehrban Iranshad of the Tennis Files Podcast

03 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

You are not just going to love the topic of today's episode. You are going to love the person I interview. I'm talking to Mehrban Iranshad o...

149 How to Handle Players Who Talk Too Much

27 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

I have done a lot of episodes about communicating out on court, all about what to talk about, what the benefits are and how to do it so you don't...

148 How to Handle the Heat During Your Tennis Match

21 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Even though it's fall and we should be playing tennis in wonderful weather, it is still incredibly hot. I have heard of at least two matches bein...

147 How and Why to Build Your Endurance For Tennis

17 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Endurance on the tennis court is a big deal. Especially since we never know when we walk out on court just how long a match will go. Maybe it's a...

146 My Top 5 On Court Mistakes and How You Can Avoid Them

06 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Fall is here and that means league tennis is once again underway. And I've noticed that I seem to make the same mistakes over and over. Ugh! And ...

145 How to Get Back in the Tennis Groove

19 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

When you haven't played tennis in a while, how do you quickly get back in the tennis groove? In this episode, I'll give you six great tips f...

144 Simple Serve Tips - How to Get a Smooth and Fluid Service Motion

13 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In last week's episode, we talked about the importance of a relaxed service motion and how that can help you get a better, more powerful serve. ...

143 Simple Serve Tips - The Importance of a Relaxed Service Motion

29 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for another of my Simple Serve Tips! This week, I'll tell you why it is so important to be relaxed during your serve. While that s...

142 How To Stay Tennis Fit While Traveling

23 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

I have been traveling a lot lately and that has put me out of my regular fitness routine. But I have not stopped working out just because I'm in ...

141 Why You MUST Play Tennis Singles

05 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

I've been playing singles this summer and I truly love it! Sure, I may not win much. Or at all. But singles does so much to improve my game that ...

140 Psychological Traits of Mentally Tough Tennis Players

27 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're talking about mental toughness.  Just what are the psychological traits of mentally tough tennis players?  Tennis is not just p...

139 Why You Should Play With Lower Level Tennis Players

11 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

I just played for fun with a player who went on and on about how she didn't want to play with lower level players because it didn't benefit ...

138 High-Percentage Tennis Shots in Singles

03 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Summer is here and so I am once again playing singles. Which is weird for me because i don't play a whole lot of singles. That's why i need ...

137 How and When to Switch Sides During a Doubles Point

26 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In doubles, it can get confusing knowing exactly when and how you should switch sides during a point.  And this confusion is bad because it can resul...

136 Serve to Win by Novak Djokovic Book Revew

19 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

How did Novak Djokovic transform himself from a pretty good tennis player into one of the greatest tennis players ever? According to him, a large part...

135 Mental Toughness - Practice Mindset vs. Match Mindset

12 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

You may have heard that tennis is 50% physical and 50% mental.  For me, it's more like 75% mental.  That's because tennis is not just phys...

134 Top 5 Reasons To Hit Cross Court

05 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We're all looking to play high percentage tennis. So what is oneof the most popular high percentage shots that you can hit insingles and in doubl...

133 Can You Use a Tennis Ball as a Towel?

28 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

So have you seen this in a tennis match? The player who uses thetennis ball to "towel off" sweat or perspiration? How about thelady who keep...

132 How to Play the Half Volley

21 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

How often do you practice the half volley? It's not a shot we hit very much, not in singles or in doubles. So I'm guessing you don't pr...

131 Where To Place Your Service Toss

14 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time for another episode in the Simple Serve Tips series! In this series, we’re getting up close and personal with the tennis serve. We all k...

130 How to Deal with Rude, Obnoxious and Annoying Tennis Players

07 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We have all faced them on court - those rude, obnoxious or annoying tennis players who just get to us. How can we handle these people? How can we rema...

129 Tennis Gear Tip - Is It Time For New Tennis Shoes?

01 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Is it time for new tennis shoes? Should you own more than one pair of tennis shoes? Just which tennis shoes should you buy anyway? Do you really need ...

128 Super Easy Doubles Strategy - Pick on the Weak Link

24 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

I’m always on the lookout for easy, no-fail strategies that will help me win my next tennis doubles match.  And I’ll bet you are too.  In this e...

127 What to Talk About with Your Tennis Doubles Partner

17 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Does it drive you crazy to see your doubles opponents strategizing between points? It drives me crazy. Even if I’m 99% sure that they’re talking a...

126 How To Beat Poachers

10 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

How do you deal with those poach happy opponents who camp out right on the net?  They can be effective despite having tennis skills that may be less ...

125 Who Should Serve First For Your Doubles Team?

03 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Who should serve first for your doubles team?  How do you decide?  In this episode of Tennis Quick Tips, I'll give you several factors to think...

124 What To Do Right After You Hit A Lob

25 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do right after you hit a lob? Do you watch your lob to see if it lands in or out? Do you watch your lob to see if it's short or deep?...

123 All About Permanent Fixtures in Tennis

18 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when you hit the ceiling in tennis? And I mean literally hit the ceiling with your tennis shot, not just figuratively hit the ceiling in ...

122 How to Play with a New Tennis Partner

11 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever played a match with a doubles partner that you've never met before?  Someone that you are introduced to as you walk out onto court...

121 How To Read Your Opponent's Serve

04 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know how to "read" your opponent's serve? Do you think that's even possible? Are you a fan of the 2004 tennis movie, "...

120 How to Handle the Return Aimed at the Net Player

27 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever had an opponent aim a return right at you when you're up at the net? Most of the time, when recreational or club level players are ...

119 How to Watch the Pros Play Tennis

21 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The Australian Open is here! Yay! I'm always excited when the Slams happen because I love watching the pros play tennis. But is there anything th...

118 Are You Giving Away Points On Your Return?

14 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Are you giving away points on your return? Are you just handing points over to your opponent without requiring them to any work at all to win the poin...

117 How to Achieve Your Tennis Goals in 2016

05 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Every year, at the beginning of the new year, I set a few tennis goals for myself - goals that I hope will improve my game and that I want to accompli...

116 Super Quick Bodyweight Workout for Tennis Players

24 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Looking for something to do over the holidays to keep yourself in shape? No problem! I've got an exercise routine you'll love that takes no ...

115 Simple Serve Tips - How to Hold the Tennis Ball When You Toss

17 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about the serve - again. And let's talk about my favorite part of the serve - the toss. Specifically, how are you holding the ten...

114 Should You Play One Point at a Time?

11 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Some of the best tennis advice can be distilled down into one sentence or one line. And I'll bet you've used this particular tennis “one-l...

113 How to Play with the Worst Tennis Partner Ever

03 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Believe it or not, there are some tennis players that no one wants to partner with! They are not bad players. In fact, they may be pretty darn good. T...

112 Get a Grip on Your Tennis Racket

27 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

I'm a big believer in the idea that there are lots of tiny things we can do that can have a huge impact on our tennis game. One of those is to pl...

111 My Tennis Racket String Broke - Now What?

19 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

I broke a string in my tennis racket recently. This is a pretty common occurrence with tennis players, especially if you don't have your racket r...

110 Simple Serve Tips - What Makes A Good Serve?

10 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

What is a good serve? What qualities does a serve need to have for us to consider it something we can be proud of? In this episode of Tennis Quick Tip...

109 Call It! Communicating With Your Doubles Partner During Points

29 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Tennis Quick Tips, I'm answering Lorna's question on communicating with your partner during points - how strict should we...

108 Choosing Sides In Doubles Tennis

22 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Which side should you return from when playing doubles?  The deuce court side?  The ad court side?  How do you and your partner decide who takes wh...

107 Simple Serve Tips - What is the Right Service Stance for You?

15 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for another episode in the Simple Serve Tips Series.  This week's episode focuses on the service stance. Specifically, what is th...

106 Best Targets for Volleys in Doubles

08 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

What are the best targets for your volleys when you are at the net in doubles?  In this episode of Tennis Quick Tips, I tell you my three favorite ta...

105 Simple Serve Tips - How and Why to Use Continental Grip on Your Serve

01 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to my Simple Serve Tips series! In this series, we're getting up close and personal with the tennis serve. We all know that there are so ...

104 The I Formation in Tennis Doubles with Ian Westermann of Essential Tennis

24 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

What is the I Formation and how do you use it in doubles without messing your own play up? In this episode of Tennis Quick Tips, I talk to tennis pro ...

103 Simple Serve Tips - Where You Should Stand When You Serve

17 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This is the first episode in my brand new series, Simple Serve Tips. There are so many moving parts to the serve and it can be hard to get a handle on...

102 Tennis Beyond Big Shots Book Review

10 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

I recently started teaching adult beginner tennis.  I really don't consider myself a tennis pro, however, because I'm teaching ladies who h...

101 How to Handle Gamesmanship on the Tennis Serve

03 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

What is up with people and the crazy things they do before they serve? Some of the antics we see on court these days seem less about serve preparation...

100 How to Follow Through When Hitting the Ball in Tennis

27 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

When you think about the mechanics of your strokes in tennis, you may spend a lot of time thinking about your grip, your racquet position, your contac...

099 Who Can Return In Doubles?

20 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for another tennis rules episode (hooray!).  This week, I'm answering the question of a Tennis Fixation follower who asks about w...

098 Top Tips For Getting League And Tournament Ready

13 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Fall tennis league is just around the corner and I am preparing so that I don't show up at that first league match, when it counts, as the person...

097 Winning The Warm-Up

06 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever played against someone who wants to win the warm-up?  They angle their volleys off for winners.  They smash their overheads back at yo...

096 Correcting Errors in Your Tennis Match

30 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

I don't know about you, but I have played numerous matches where, at some point, the players can't figure out what the score is. Or who&apos...

095 Mixed Doubles Etiquette In Tennis

23 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

How do you play mixed doubles?  Is it OK to go at the woman every time?  Is it better to mix it up?  Just what is the etiquette when playing agains...

094 Keep Your Tossing Arm Up

16 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

If the serve is the most important stroke in tennis, then the toss may be the most important part of the toss.  But a lot of players struggle with ge...

093 Game, Set and Match Book Review

09 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

If only we all had a chance to sit down with the greatest tennis players of all time to ask them just how they do what it is they do. How do they play...

092 All About The Coman Tiebreak

02 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

So you think you know all about tiebreaks?  What about the Coman tiebreak?  Do you know how to play one of those?  In this episode of Tennis Quick ...

091 The Pros and Cons of Stacking the Lines in Tennis

25 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Has your tennis team resorted to "stacking" the lines?  Also known as dropping the lines or flipping the lines.  If you have, then you kno...