In this episode:In this episode, tennis coaches Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell discuss the return of serve. Topics include: Begin with the end in mind Position Basics Grips Ready position Shape of swings Efficiency Options Tactics Practice Carlos Goffi - "Green-Light"...
In this episode:The GreatBase Tennis Podcast Ep. 26 - Tennis String & Stringing Rackets In this episode, we talk all about tennis string and stringing rackets during our interview with tennis coach and pro stringer Vasiliy Guryanov. Vasiliy is a tennis teaching...
In this episode:In this episode, Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell discuss the history and impact that Jim Loehr has had on their students and their tennis teaching curriculum. His contributions to tennis have been major league. They certainly concur with a statement made...
In this episode:In this episode, tennis coaches Steve Smith and Andy Fitzell cover the one-handed underspin backhand. The shot is commonly referred to as the "slice" backhand in tennis terminology. One is assured to learn the nuts and bolts of the shot as well as X's...
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...