Tennis Quick Tips | Fun, Fast and Easy Tennis - No Lessons Required
191 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsTennis Quick Tips brings you weekly tennis tips that will not only improve your tennis play, but also make sure you're having fun each and every time you step on court. If you’re looking for quick and easy ways to improve your game, without the need for long hours on court or expensive lessons, then this podcast is for you. Each Tennis Quick Tips episode will give you a really easy, really worthwhile tennis tip that will help you to quickly improve your game and that you can apply in your next tennis match. Each episode is short and concise, so you get the most information possible in the least amount of time possible. Spend just a few minutes listening before your next match and you can improve your tennis game – fast! No matter what your tennis skill level, you'll find plenty of great tips to put into action every time you hit the courts in Tennis Quick Tips.
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190 What To Do When Your Opponent Is Moving During Your Serve
April 27, 2020 13:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBIt's time to talk about tennis rules! And, specifically, more talk about hindrances! In this episode, I'm answering another question from a Tennis Quick Tips listener on hindrances. And I think you're going to want to know the answer to this question because I'm going to tell you just what I think you should do when your opponent is moving during your serve. And, if you want to get information about Tennis Summit 2020 and grab your free ticket, just click here: Click HERE for your Free tic...
189 Best Do-It-Yourself Tennis Ball Drills
April 16, 2020 14:00 - 9 minutes - 6.35 MBSo 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 home, Do-It-Yourself drills that I can do by myself right around my house. I'm using low compression red and orange tennis balls for these drills but all of these can be done with regular tennis balls too. So listen in for my favorite DIY at home tennis drills. And, if you want to get information about Tennis Summit 2020 and grab your free ticket, just c...
188 Awesome Doubles Strategies With Mehrban Iranshad
April 06, 2020 20:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBIn this episode, you're going to get more tips on doubles strategy than you could ever have thought possible. That's because I'm talking to my friend Mehrban Iranshad, the host of the Tennis Files podcast and he also hosts the annual Tennis Summit, a huge online tennis instruction event. Mehrban agreed to come on Tennis Quick Tips to give us his very best doubles strategies tips. So in this episode, Mehrban gives us not 10, but 11 awesome tips for doubles strategy. And at the end of the epis...
187 How To Play Better Tennis Without Playing Tennis
April 03, 2020 17:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBAre 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 kinds of things to improve my tennis game and you can too. Because just because we can't get out on the tennis court right now, doesn't mean there aren't things we can do in the comfort and safety of our own homes to get better at the game we all love so much. So, in this episode of Tennis Quick Tips, I'm going to tell you what I'm doing right now to pla...
186 How To Deal With Tennis Cheaters
March 27, 2020 18:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBOne 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 definite interest in having calls go against us is often the very person making those calls. And because of this, because in the vast majority of our matches, there is an absence or a virtual absence of any on-court officials, cheating in tennis is very easy. All you have to do is say "out," and you can win the point. And win it with almost no ...
185 What is the Difference Between Officiated and Unofficiated Matches?
March 24, 2020 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBIf 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 works. But one thing I've never really talked about, for some unknown reason, is the difference between officiated and unofficiated tennis matches. And specifically, how the rules can be a little different depending on whether you are playing an officiated or an unofficiated match. So in this episode we'll get into the difference between offic...
184 Corona Virus and Health Precautions for Tennis Players
March 13, 2020 15:00 - 13 minutes - 9.38 MBHey 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 a big impact not just on our lives, but on our tennis lives, I’m doing a super quick podcast episode here about COVID-19, otherwise known as the Corona Virus. You’ll notice there’s no music and none of the other fancy stuff I usually do in my podcasts. I just wanted to put this together quickly because I think this is an important topic for all of...
183 Best of TQT: What To Do When You Win The Spin
March 06, 2020 13:00 - 12 minutes - 8.58 MBWell, here's something I've never done before. I'm going back into the Tennis Quick Tips archives to bring you a "best of" episode! Today, I'm going all the way back to Episode 3 of Tennis Quick Tips, which was called "What To Do When You Win the Spin." And I'm going back to this episode because I not only had a listener recently ask me about this topic, but it also came up in a tennis match I just played. Now, I've never done this before, replay a previous episode. And that's because I hav...
182 Mindset Shift: Every Point Is A Big Point
February 25, 2020 19:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MBWell, 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 get. Anyway, a super critical match that happened while I was there was the quarterfinal match between Roger Federer and up-and-comer Tennys Sandgren from the USA. During this match, Federer performed an absolute miracle, saving - get this - seven match points and ultimately winning the match in five sets. It was truly amazing! So what can you and ...
181 Tennis Lessons From The Australian Open
February 19, 2020 22:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBLet'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 tips for making the most of any professional tennis tournament you might attend. But in this episode, I'm giving you some completely different tips. I'm going to let you know all of the tennis lessons I learned at the Australian Open. And the good news is, these are the kinds of lessons that regular ol' recreational players like you and me can apply to ou...
180 Top Tips For Attending A Professional Tennis Tournament
February 12, 2020 19:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBHave 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 Melbourne, Australia. And I was blown away and now will be recommending this experience to all of my tennis playing pals. I had an absolute blast, saw so many amazing players, and honestly learned some things that I know I will be bringing to try out in my own tennis game. So if you’re interested in going to a professional tennis tournament ...
179 How To Handle The Volley Aimed Right At You
January 31, 2020 14:00 - 5 minutes - 4.11 MBThis 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 a great question because I had this same question at one point in my tennis career. So let's talk about how to handle the volley aimed right at you in a way that not only protects you, but might also produce a playable shot to keep you in the point! GET THE SHOW NOTES: Hi, it's Kim! Thanks for listening! You can leave me your comments or suggestio...
178 The Pros and Cons of Playing Doubles Up at the Net
January 22, 2020 22:00 - 12 minutes - 8.31 MBI'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 thought about it much? It turns out that there are many reasons for doubles teams to get up to the net and try to take control of the point. In this episode, we'll talk about this "both up at the net" formation and why it is very, very often a great position to get yourself into when playing doubles. GET THE SHOW NOTES: Hi, it's Kim! Thanks for listening!...
177 The Pros and Cons of Playing One Up One Back in Tennis Doubles
January 18, 2020 19:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBI'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 you thought about all of the pros and cons of the one up, one back formation? Because yes, there are pros AND cons. In this episode, we're talking about the most basic of all doubles formations - one up, one back. And we'll look at whether or not this is the best formation for playing out your doubles points. GET THE SHOW NOTES: Hi, it's Kim! Than...
176 The Life Lessons I Learned From My Big Tennis Break - Part 2
January 10, 2020 19:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBHey 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 called "The Life Lessons I Learned From My Big Tennis Break." Hopefully, you listened to Episode 175 already because that was Part 1 and in that episode I explained just how I was able to achieve complete and total tennis burnout back in the summer of 2017, right before my big two year break from tennis. In this episode, I'm going to let you know how...
175 The Life Lessons I Learned From My Big Tennis Break - Part 1
December 30, 2019 21:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBWell, 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 the last few months, you've heard me say that I was going to explain where I was and what I was doing in the two years that went by between Tennis Quick Tips Episode 164 and Episode 165. That's a pretty big gap and a lot happened during that time, not just in my tennis life, but in my life life. I learned a lot about myself during that time and I also found...
174 When To NOT Talk To Your Doubles Partner
December 14, 2019 15:00 - 11 minutes - 8.12 MBI 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 say. I've talked about what you should talk about with your partner and what you should and shouldn't say to your opponent. But I have never really talked about what you should NOT say to your partner. In this episode, I'll answer a listener question and make some recommendations on what you should NOT say to your doubles partner and how exactly to ...
173 What You MUST Have In Your Tennis Bag To Win
December 06, 2019 15:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBJust 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 match? In this episode, I'll go over the items I believe you absolutely must have in your tennis bag to play your best tennis. GET THE SHOW NOTES: Hi, it's Kim! Thanks for listening! You can leave me your comments or suggestions by going to the show notes for this episode and leaving a comment at the bottom of the page. Those show notes also...
172 How To Be A Great Tennis Team Member
November 26, 2019 14:00 - 11 minutes - 8.21 MBo 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 you do, if anything, to make sure your captain puts you in the line-up again and again? Well, winning is one thing you can do of course. But believe it or not, there are several other things you can do to make sure your captain chooses you to play. In this episode, I'll give you a few tips on how to be a great tennis team member, the kind that gets to play ev...
171 How To Take The Ball On The Rise
November 21, 2019 19:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBThere 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, they're actually great! They can be simple to understand and easy to apply. So how often have you heard this one? "Take the ball on the rise." Your tennis pro may have said that to you. Or maybe you've heard a commentator talking about a pro doing it during one of the Slams. And maybe you're already doing that - taking the ball on the raise. But maybe yo...
170 You're Giving Away Points If You Don't Know Your Tennis Rules!
November 04, 2019 13:42 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBI know what you're saying. Another rules episode? But this episode is important. Really important. Especially if you think the rules of tennis are boring and you don't carry a copy of them with you and you assume someone else will tell you the appropriate rule when the situation comes up. I want to make clear in this episode that, if that's you, you're giving away points! So let's get into it, the rules of tennis and why they are so, so important to know. GET THE SHOW NOTES: Hi, it's Kim! ...
169 Choosing the Right Tennis Ball
October 08, 2019 18:15 - 12 minutes - 8.55 MBIt'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 the shelves of your favorite sporting goods store. And while, they're cute, are they appropriate to use in your next tennis match? In this episode, I'm talking about how to choose the right tennis ball. GET THE SHOW NOTES: Hi, it's Kim! Thanks for listening! You can leave me your comments or suggestions by going to the show notes for this episode and l...
168 How to Play Against (and Hopefully Beat!) Better Tennis Players
September 24, 2019 16:37 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBLet'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's inevitable that that will happen if you are playing tennis with a variety of players on a regular basis. So, what are some tips, tactics, strategies, etc. to help us face, and maybe even overcome, the situation of playing against a better tennis player? That's what we're talking about in this episode. GET THE SHOW NOTES: Hi, it's Kim! Thanks for lis...
167 Is My Opponent Creating A Hindrance By Talking?
September 20, 2019 14:47 - 11 minutes - 7.93 MBJust 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's episode, we're going to talk the weird thing that one of my Tennis Quick Tips listeners experienced on court and we'll decide whether or not it was a hindrance! GET THE SHOW NOTES: Hi, it's Kim! Thanks for listening! You can leave me your comments or suggestions by going to the show notes for this episode and leaving a comment at the bottom of the pa...
166 Your 2 Step Tennis Plan
September 10, 2019 19:08 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBGet 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 talk about the "2 Step Plan" you need to have when you're out on the court. Having a 2 Step Plan will help you to become a proactive player instead of a reactive player. It ensures that you take control of what's happening on court so that you can play YOUR best shots. And you can make your opponent do what you want them to do! GET THE SHOW NOTES...
165 When Is The Ball Out In Tennis?
September 03, 2019 17:44 - 11 minutes - 8.14 MBSo 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's actually out? In this episode, I'll answer a listener question and tell you exactly when the ball is out in tennis! GET THE SHOW NOTES: Hi, it's Kim! Thanks for listening! You can leave me your comments or suggestions by going to the show notes for this episode and leaving a comment at the bottom of the page. Those show notes also include an edited transcr...
164 How to Have Tennis Fun in the Summer Sun
June 15, 2017 03:18 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBSummer 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 helping you have tennis fun in the summer sun. So what are we talking about today? Today we are going to really get into sunscreen. We all know we're spending a lot of time out in the sun and we really need to protect our skin with sunscreen to not only slow the signs of aging that prolonged sun exposure can cause, but also to help reduce our ri...
163 10 More Tips for Lazy Tennis Players
May 31, 2017 22:26 - 17 minutes - 12 MBSo 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 do without even stepping on a tennis court that will help improve your game. In this episode, you'll learn 10 tips you can put into practice immediately to help you play better tennis fast. GET THE SHOW NOTES: Hi, it's Kim! Thanks for listening! You can leave me your comments or suggestions by going to the show notes for this episode and leavi...
162 How to Prevent Common Injuries Caused by Your Tennis Racquet
March 22, 2017 20:01 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBIf 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 tennis for as long as possible. And you may be practicing hitting with proper technique not only to get better results, but also to keep injuries at bay. But have you made sure that your tennis gear is also helping you stay fit and healthy out on court? Specifically, is your tennis racquet, probably your most important piece of equipment, helping you to pl...
161 Best Tips for Playing Tennis at Night
March 09, 2017 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBI 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 never talked about playing tennis at night. Even though I'm sure a lot of you play in the evening frequently or maybe even all of the time. So in this episode, I'll give you some really great tips for how to play your best tennis at night. GET THE SHOW NOTES: Hi, it's Kim! Thanks for listening! You can leave me your comments or suggestions by going...
160 Want to Live Longer? Play Tennis!
February 24, 2017 16:34 - 12 minutes - 8.8 MBCan 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 and disease-free. In this episode, I'll let you know all about this interesting study and why it is such good news for us tennis players. Believe me - you're going to want to play a lot more tennis after you hear this one! GET THE SHOW NOTES: Hi, it's Kim! Thanks for listening! You can leave me your comments or suggestions by going to the show ...
159 Tennis Etiquette: Dealing with Sore Losers and Gloaty Winners
February 10, 2017 16:45 - 9 minutes - 6.83 MBWe'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 beating us and highlighting our unforced errors and poor play. The problem with these players is that their actions seem to detract from our level of play. Sore losers seem to be telling us that it's not that we beat them with our superior tennis skills. Rather they lost because they were just having a bad day. And gloaty winners seem to be telling us that ...
158 What You and I Can Learn From Roger Federer's 18th Grand Slam Win
February 03, 2017 20:36 - 9 minutes - 6.32 MBRoger 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 I could not be more excited! I love Roger and he is truly my inspiration as far as on-court presence goes. In this episode, I'll tell the three lessons that i think you and I can learn from Roger winning his 18th Slam. We may never play like him, but that doesn't mean we can't try to act like him! GET THE SHOW NOTES: Hi, it's Kim! Thanks for liste...
157 The Best High-Percentage Shots In Doubles Tennis
January 27, 2017 15:20 - 13 minutes - 9.63 MBAre 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 shots (like I did at one time), I have news for you - there's not. But there are some shots that are commonly known to be high-percentage shots for doubles, meaning they're often easy for you to hit and can set you up to win the point. In this episode of Tennis Quick Tips, I'll tell you about the three best high-percentage shots for doubles and how y...
156 How to Captain Your Team to a Winning Season
January 16, 2017 19:30 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBAre 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 are some definite steps you can take to make sure your team has a real chance at coming out this season as winners. in this episode of Tennis Quick Tips, I'll give you three tips for getting your team on the track to winning. GET THE SHOW NOTES: Hi, it's Kim! Thanks for listening! You can leave me your comments or suggestions by going to the show ...
155 The "Tennis Drill Book" Book Review
December 17, 2016 14:55 - 7 minutes - 4.91 MBI 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 fabulous one for you. It's The Tennis Drill Book and it is great for all tennis players, whether you're a tennis pro looking for new drills, whether you're an advanced player looking for ways to make your practice sessions more fun, or whether you're a new player wanting to brush up on your mechanics and mental game. You can find all of the show notes fo...
154 Footwork in Tennis - The Timing of the Split Step
December 12, 2016 21:36 - 13 minutes - 9.24 MBWhen 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 path, or your follow-through. No, it turns out that what you're doing with your feet also has a big impact on how well you hit the ball. So in this episode, we're talking about the split step. Specifically, what the timing of your split step should be to help you hit the best strokes possible. You can find all of the show notes for this episode, i...
153 What to Do When You're the Weak Link on the Tennis Court
November 26, 2016 16:05 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBWhen 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 talking about the mental game in tennis and what you can do when you figure out that you're the weak link on the tennis court. GET THE SHOW NOTES: Hi, it's Kim! Thanks for listening! You can leave me your comments or suggestions by going to the show notes for this episode and leaving a comment at the bottom of the page. Those show notes also include a...
152 Simple Serve Tips - Where To Target Your Serve
November 17, 2016 19:41 - 14 minutes - 9.94 MBJust 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 best ways you can improve your serve, but just what should that target be? In this episode of Tennis Quick Tips, I'm giving you another simple serve tip because we're going to talk about what the best target for your serve is and why. GET THE SHOW NOTES: Hi, it's Kim! Thanks for listening! You can leave me your comments or suggestions by going t...
151 Don't Do This! 5 Quick Ways to Lose Your Next Tennis Match
November 10, 2016 11:00 - 11 minutes - 7.9 MBI 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 errors you may be making on court - the kind of errors that can quickly lead you to a loss. So listen in to learn about 5 ways you can lose your next tennis match - and then be sure you don't do these things! GET THE SHOW NOTES: Hi, it's Kim! Thanks for listening! You can leave me your comments or suggestions by going to the show notes for this episod...
150 How to Hit Deeper Groundstrokes with Mehrban Iranshad of the Tennis Files Podcast
November 03, 2016 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBYou 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 of the Tennis Files podcast. Mehrban gives us some phenomenal tips for hitting deeper groundstrokes. But he also goes into his own tennis story and talks about his Tennis Files podcast, something I highly recommend you start listening to now for even more great tennis instruction and advice. So listen in on this great interview to learn how you can start ...
149 How to Handle Players Who Talk Too Much
October 27, 2016 10:00 - 11 minutes - 7.71 MBI 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 violate the rules. And if you've listened to all of those, you know I am a big advocate of communicating with your partner out on court. However, there are times when you come up against someone, usually an opponent, who just talks too much on court. And that can be very distracting. So in this episode, I'll give you my best tips for handling the p...
148 How to Handle the Heat During Your Tennis Match
October 21, 2016 17:29 - 8 minutes - 5.54 MBEven 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 being forfeited because one of the players was throwing up during the match! That is an early sign of heat-related illness and no one should be playing when they feel like that. In this episode, I'm going to tell you what the rules of tennis provide for us as far as breaks we can take during a match, little pauses that give us some recovery time. You ne...
147 How and Why to Build Your Endurance For Tennis
October 17, 2016 17:15 - 11 minutes - 8.12 MBEndurance 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 quick two setter that you win 6-0, 6-0. But, often times, it turns out to be a a grueling three setter that you are only able to win after three long, drawn-out tiebreak sets. You just never know. So this week, we're talking about fitness and endurance and how you can become a fitter tennis player who is able to make it through all of your matches,...
146 My Top 5 On Court Mistakes and How You Can Avoid Them
October 06, 2016 18:54 - 12 minutes - 8.67 MBFall 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 these mistakes are so common. I bet a lot of you are making them too. So in this episode of Tennis Quick Tips, I'm going to let you know what my top 5 on court mistakes are and how I deal with them. Hopefully, you can avoid these mistakes in your own matches. GET THE SHOW NOTES: Hi, it's Kim! Thanks for listening! You can leave me your comments ...
145 How to Get Back in the Tennis Groove
August 19, 2016 14:10 - 13 minutes - 9.08 MBWhen 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 for getting your tennis mojo back and getting in the groove on court. GET THE SHOW NOTES: Hi, it's Kim! Thanks for listening! You can leave me your comments or suggestions by going to the show notes for this episode and leaving a comment at the bottom of the page. Those show notes also include an edited transcript, links to resources and tons of other...
144 Simple Serve Tips - How to Get a Smooth and Fluid Service Motion
August 13, 2016 02:47 - 7 minutes - 5.32 MBIn 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. This week, I'm giving you a tool to use to help get that smooth and fluid service motion. It's a simple tool that you can make using a few items I'm sure you have around the house. And by practicing with this tool for just a minute or two each day, you'll soon have that smooth and fluid service motion you're looking for. GET THE SHOW NOTES: Hi...
143 Simple Serve Tips - The Importance of a Relaxed Service Motion
July 29, 2016 18:16 - 7 minutes - 5.13 MBIt'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 seems like an obvious tip, too many of us think the path to a harder serve is to stiffen up our arm and just hit the ball harder. But in this episode, you'll discover why relaxing on your serve can actually add the power and speed that you're trying so hard to get. GET THE SHOW NOTES: Hi, it's Kim! Thanks for listening! You can leave me your comments ...
142 How To Stay Tennis Fit While Traveling
July 23, 2016 17:15 - 14 minutes - 9.89 MBI 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 a hotel! Instead, I'm following some simple steps to stay "tennis fit" even though I'm on the road. In this episode, I'll give you my top tips for staying in shape so you're ready to hit the courts when fall gets here. GET THE SHOW NOTES: Hi, it's Kim! Thanks for listening! You can leave me your comments or suggestions by going to the show notes...
141 Why You MUST Play Tennis Singles
July 05, 2016 19:39 - 13 minutes - 9.42 MBI'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 I think it's worth it. And I think you should be playing singles too. In this episode of Tennis Quick Tips, I'll give you five really great reasons to play tennis singles - reasons that I hope will inspire you to get out there on the court and play all by yourself! GET THE SHOW NOTES: Hi, it's Kim! Thanks for listening! You can leave me your com...