great content - technique, fitness, mental
It may take a little getting used to Ian's outlined and somewhat repetitive format. However, it does help you hear what he's saying multiple times (intro, body, conclusion) and try to commit it to memory - a little bit like "practice progressions" that are good tennis teaching and learning methods too. (i listen to all my podcasts on 1.5x speed). But the content is great, covering everything from basic and advanced technique to on and off court fitness, and the all important mental/strategy game - which i think the podcast is most useful for. (I go back and relisten or recommend several excellent episodes from the archive. I also enjoy his way of putting things in perspective - i.e. don't get so upset, you're out here to have fun and appreciate what you're blessed to be doing. and if it's thoroughly frustrating, you need to find another way to practice/improve.Read full review »
Satjiwan via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/01/20
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ghnmt via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/30/10
Ian really knows how to explain things. I really learned a lot by listening to his podcast in past two years from serve to volley to footwork, and so on. Last week I got beanten by an older consistent player and need a strategy to counter his game. I found that the podcast 141 and 142 would help...Read full review »
matthewchenfashion via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/04/10
Great tips, great guests, thankyou Ian!
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