Baseline Intelligence is a podcast dedicated to providing a broad array of insights and perspectives for both highly competitive and recreational tennis players...
Steve Smith joins the podcast for the 75th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Steve has worked with players in over 40 states and 30 countries, and has helped 12 players go on to win NCAA National Championships. You can find Steve and all of his content at www.greatbasetennis.com.We talk:1:07 Film your serve7:53 Height of the toss14:11 Being patient when changing a stroke17:45 Second serve drills
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Peter Freeman: How to beat a pusher
Indian Wells Doubles CampDates: March 5th - March 7thLocation: Cathedral Canyon Tennis ClubPerks: Gift bags from Yonex, Vuori, and other sponsors. Two court side seats to the BNP 1000 night sessionsTennis: 9 hours of tennis over 3 days with 5 coaches for 16 playersPrice: $2850 OR $2650 for bonus episode subscribersEmail me at [email protected] for more information or to reserve your spot!Peter Freeman from Crunchtime Coaching joins the podcast.On today's episode we talk:1:40 What's a pusher?3:53 Why do pushers win?7:15 What's a tweener?9:35 How to beat a pusher17:48 Becoming more self aware21:46 Slice disrespect24:15 Can you improve as a pusher?27:12 Best advice he's receive from another coach28:48 Frustration in the improvement process31:29 TennisCon8
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Bruce Lipka: Teaching technique to support your tactics
Bruce Lipka joins the podcast for this week's bonus episode. Bruce is a 3-time USPTA coach of the year, has worked with over 20 top 100 WTA/ATP pros, and is currently the head coach of the Penn State men's tennis team. We talk:1:05 Teaching technique to support tactics7:26 Finding your optimal tactics17:13 Fighting resistance with players20:49 How you spell "pusher"27:00 How pros eliminate errors
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Nate Lammons: 2024 US Open semifinalist talks returns, reflex volleys and seeing the ball big
The 20th ranked doubles player on the ATP tour and 2024 US Open semifinalist Nate Lammons joins the podcast.We talk:2:29 Late bloomer5:38 Learning from his college coaches7:31 Staying calm in big situations11:49 Underdog vs. favorite mentality13:33 Returning first serves18:15 Lobbing close net players20:28 Picking return targets22:46 Return grip24:44 Serving fundamentals27:27 Second serve toss29:58 String and racket preferences
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David Roditi: Head Coach of the National Champion TCU Horned Frogs
David Roditi joins the podcast to discuss winning the 2024 NCAA D1 Championship. Roditi is a 5-time Big 12 coach of the year, has finished in the top 10 of the ITA rankings ten times, has won two ITA National Indoor Championships, and most recently won the 2024 NCAA Championship. We talk:2:14 What it's like to win the NCAA championship5:47 Talking less as a coach6:51 Why this particular team was able to win it all9:04 Preparing for a big match12:15 How his program develops professional players17:40 What separates players mentally20:25 How speed of shot impacts your level25:08 Know what you do well
Baseline Intelligence is a podcast dedicated to providing a broad array of insights and perspectives for both highly competitive and recreational tennis players. In addition to comprehensive discussions related to proper technique, helpful practice, training and strategy recommendations, this podcast explores the dimensions of important mental training, and the application and interpretation of meaningful tennis analytics. Just as important, this podcast aims to be a fun, entertaining and informative listen that includes candid interviews with top ATP and WTA players, up-and-coming tour players, top NCAA men’s and women’s tennis coaches, and other leading voices in the world of tennis.
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