In this episode:In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell complete the second part of their discussion on tennis in Russia and Russians in tennis. They interview tennis coach and parent Natalia Sorokina who grew up learning to play tennis at the famous Spartak...
In this episode:In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell discuss tennis in Russia. This is part one of a two-part series on tennis in Russia. Topics include: Tennis parent Natalia Sorokina Soviet sports History Spartak club Trips to Russia Russian success formula...
In this episode:In this episode, tennis coaches Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell discuss the overhead smash. Topics include: Technique Scratch the back & point Hitting down The trophy look Movement Mentality Palm up Grip Body coil The role of the non-dominant arm Online...
In this episode:In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell discuss charting pioneer and father of modern tennis statistics Bill Jacobson. Topics include: Background Education Computennis Charting certification CT-120 charting machine Stats for T.V. Terms and...
In this episode:In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell discuss the backhand groundstroke. Topics include: How not to teach the backhand Evolution of the two-handed backhand Grip Swing Body Footwork Contact Backhands & brain types 1-handed vs 2-handed...
In this episode:In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell discuss personality and brain types. They introduce the work of Katharine Cook Briggs and Isabel Briggs Myers (mother and daughter), and Jon Niednagel and Jeremy Niednagel (father and son ). The...
In this episode:In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell interview mindset development coach Joey Johnson. Topics include: Background "Worthy To Win" Advice for tennis parents College tennis experience Developing a healthy mindset Self-worth and winning...
In this episode:In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell interview Spencer Johnson. He is the son of Joey and Wendy Johnson. Spencer, who grew up in Utah, recently signed a letter of intent to play tennis for UCLA. The future Bruin has spent years working with...
In this episode:In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell discuss world-class player and coach Welby Van Horn. Topics include: Playing background Championship mind Connection with GreatBase Welby's book Welby's System Balance Results Lessons Footwork The right way...
In this episode:In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell discuss the volley. Topics include: Definition Sources of power Grips History Legendary players Doubles Volley drills Junior tennis College tennis Changes in the game Volley math Feel vs Fact Vic Braden...
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