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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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    The Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke podcast is a well-produced and informative show that offers listeners valuable insights into the world of tennis. Stokke is a knowledgeable host who brings on a variety of guests, including top coaches and players, to discuss their experiences and offer tips for improving one's game. The conversations are engaging and the information shared is practical and applicable to both amateur and professional athletes.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is Stokke's ability to ask leading questions that elicit honest and insightful answers from his guests. He has a knack for diving deep into the topics being discussed, allowing listeners to gain a deeper understanding of various aspects of tennis. Additionally, the podcast often highlights interesting stories from the guests' careers, providing an entertaining element to each episode.

    Another great aspect of The Baseline Intelligence is the emphasis on the cerebral approach to tennis. Stokke explores how mental toughness and strategy play a crucial role in achieving success on the court. This focus on the mental side of the game sets this podcast apart from others in its genre, as it offers valuable advice that can be applied not just to tennis, but to all athletic endeavors.

    While there are no major drawbacks to this podcast, some listeners may find that certain episodes or topics are more relevant or interesting than others. However, this is subjective and will vary depending on individual interests and preferences. Additionally, some listeners may prefer more technical discussions or analysis of specific techniques or strategies, which may not be as heavily featured in every episode.

    In conclusion, The Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke podcast is a must-listen for any tennis enthusiast looking for valuable insights into the sport. With engaging conversations, practical tips, and an emphasis on the mental side of athletics, this podcast offers something for both casual fans and serious athletes alike. Whether you're looking to improve your own game or simply enjoy hearing behind-the-scenes stories from top players and coaches, this podcast has you covered.



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    Latest episodes from Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke

    Brian Baker: How Wake Forest trained SO HARD that playing in the NCAA finals felt easy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 39:09


    To learn more about my doubles camps or to work with me remotely, visit https://stokketenniscoaching.com/And to get 10% off your ADV racket bag or backpack, click here:https://advpro.short.gy/stokketennisWe talk:3:01 What it feels like winning NCAAs6:40 How they got players to relax in the finals10:34 Training at Wake Forest15:48 Doubles principles19:58 Understanding the space on the doubles court28:28 Building self-belief30:52 Best coaching advice he's ever received 33:36 Best advice for the 4.0 player

    Lauren Davis: Backhands down the line and visualizing success

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 28:13


    Thanks to ADV for sponsoring the podcast and my adult doubles camps. Click here to look at their fantastic bags at a 10% discount...https://www.advtennis.pro/discount/stokketennisOn today's episode Lauren Davis, former WTA #26, joins the podcast to discuss her 15 year pro career.We talk:1:01 How she developed her footwork3:43 Where she stands behind the baseline7:34 Backhand tips10:51 Staying with her coach for 7 years16:02 Her keys for serving as a shorter player17:49 Her 2nd serve return strategy20:00 Her pre-match routine21:53 How she views the warmup25:20 Best advice for the 4.0 player

    Coach Conor Casey: The Hottest Takes in Tennis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 45:36


    If you're interested in attending my NYC Doubles Camp August 23rd and 24th, visit my website www.stokketenniscoaching.com for more information and to reserve your spot.On today's episode with Conor Casey, we talk:4:14 Tennis culture and etiquette10:24 How he starts with a new player12:30 Best advice on the backhand slice15:27 Big swings to big targets21:45 Attack attack attack24:30 The deconstruction of the game31:56 Most common mistakes at his club33:36 What he laughs at on the court36:17 How to find the right coach for you39:00 What do we disagree on?You can find Conor at...IG: https://www.instagram.com/tenniscoachconorcasey/?hl=enSubstack: https://tenniscoachconorcasey.substack.com/

    My backstory with Jessica Pegula and what goes into winning a WTA 500 event

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 11:06


    In this week's episode I share my backstory with Jessica Pegula, and 4 lessons I learned from watching her win the WTA Charleston 500 event. Click here to subscribe to my newsletterhttps://baselineintelligence.substack.com/

    Jeff Greenwald: Optimizing your energy state to win more tennis matches

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 41:51


    Jeff Greenwald comes back on the podcast to discuss how you can mange your energy state to win more tennis matches.We talk:1:02 What is state management?6:35 Mid-level arousal12:37 Do people need to calm down or get more amped up?18:07 Breathing in competition26:30 Feeling comfortable competing33:12 Internal awareness Find Jeff at www.fearlesstennis.com

    5 lessons learned at my Indian Wells Doubles Camps

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 5:56


    If you want to information on future camps or just want more free content, click here to subscribe to my free newsletter...https://baselineintelligence.substack.com/

    Michael Kosta: From grinding futures to The Daily Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 33:03


    Michael Kosta joins us for the 83rd episode of Baseline Intelligence. Michael is currently one of the hosts of The Daily Show and in today's episode we discuss his collegiate tennis career, how he got into comedy, and his best advice for the 4.0 player.Click here to order Lucky Loserhttps://www.harpercollins.com/products/lucky-loser-michael-kosta?variant=43245775061026We talk:2:32 Playing for Craig Tiley6:05 Handling losing on the pro tour14:03 What makes a great comedian15:45 Funny stories from college coaching20:55 What separates guys who make it on the tour vs. guys who don't22:10 Climbing futures ladder vs. climbing the comedy ladder 25:30 What he's ranked in comedy26:45 Best advice for the 4.0 player

    SwingVision CEO: How video and AI can improve your tennis game

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 25:54


    On today's episode we have Swupnil Sahai, the CEO of SwingVision. I've been using the app for years, and if you'd like to get a free swing stick with your free trial subscription, click herehttps://swing.vision/r/jonstokke-appleWe talk:1:06 How SwingVision works5:03 Reducing friction in setting up SwingVision6:53 What features he enjoys the most13:18 AI coach17:00 Line calling

    Ian Westerman: The improvement process and why players get stuck at the same level

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 38:39


    Ian Westerman from Essential Tennis joins the podcast. Ian's YouTube channel has over 300,000 subscribers, he has one of the top tennis podcasts, and has helped millions of players with his online content. Click here to watch the video on YouTube:We talk:1:00 Why players go see Ian2:30 Why players get stuck at the same level11:49 Deeply ingrained habits16:15 Working towards actual improvement24:38 Ian's tennis passion32:15 Best advice for the 4.0 player

    Rajeev Ram: LOSE the right way to WIN more matches

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 41:41


    3-time US Open Champion, 2-time Olympic Silver Medalist and former ATP World #1 Rajeev Ram joins the podcast. Click here to watch on YouTube...https://youtu.be/x9jIYxuPE6Y?si=_M98dgOW9d5dVkCeWe talk:1:07 Offseason growth4:53 Making practices more competitive7:09 Adjusting to a new partner10:07 Handling a lefty serve15:59 One-handed return of serve21:54 First volley footwork27:32 Losing the right way31:21 Getting your body ready for competition35:49 Best advice for the 4.0 player

    Jessica Pegula: Play better tiebreakers and "undercook" your practices

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 37:29


    Jessica Pegula joins us for the 79th episode of Baseline Intelligence. If you want to watch her interview on YouTube, click the link below...https://youtu.be/AxrDZnaVuXY?si=vixdalQ9_P9jHR7eWe talk:1:10 Her current health situation3:11 Load management5:59 Her mindset entering a tiebreaker11:38 Playing mental games to feel better about the current situation15:34 Risk vs. reward17:45 What she's learned from Mark Merklein21:30 What she's learned from Mark Knowles24:28 What she learned from the US Open26:23 What she does when her serve goes off in a match31:30 Tinkering with her equipment

    Ashley Neaves: The Tennis Mentor discusses "The Five R's" and how they can improve your groundstrokes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 40:22


    Ashley Neaves, aka The Tennis Mentor, joins the podcast to discusses five things you can do to improve your groundstrokes. Want to watch on YouTube? Click the link below...https://youtu.be/vHLfCZTgee0?si=oK4sG4qZE25q-OJqWe talk:2:12 What skills should you start learning first?6:33 Anticipation vs. footwork9:35 Obsessing over technique11:13 The "Five R's"12:42 Ready16:50 Read22:03 React25:30 Respond30:11 Recovery 34:23 Basic singles tips38:20 Best advice for the 4.0 player

    Eddie Elliott: What wins and loses matches on the pro tour

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 33:15


    Eddie Elliott joins us for the 77th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Eddie has worked with top WTA pro Lauren Davis for the past 6 seasons. :50 What wins on the pro tour2:07 High percentage tennis5:32 What loses on the WTA tour9:12 Fixing strokes before a tournament15:58 Staying with a player for 6 seasons20:15 Baseline success on the pro tour23:25 What he looks for in a player27:02 Best coaching advice he's ever received

    Justin Russ: Level up your fitness this offseason

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 34:02


    Charleston Doubles Camp DetailsDates: March 30th - April 1st (sold out) April 2nd - April 4th (spots still available)Location: Snee Farm Country Club, Mount Pleasant SCTennis: 8-11 each mornings, 5 coaches for 16 playersPro event: Tickets to the afternoon sessions of the WTA 500 event and a premium gift bagGroup Dinner: Night 2 of the campPrice: $2850 or $2650 if you subscribe to the bonus episodes of the podcastIf you have questions or are interested in reserving your spot in the camp, email me at jonathan@stokketennis.com.Today's guest is Justin Russ. Justin is a strength and conditioning coach who has worked with ATP/WTA players, NCAA national champions, and adult players of all ages and levels. Find more from Justin and his staff at https://www.coachjustinruss.com/We talk:1:49 What should a warmup look like for an amateur adult player?4:05 How does rolling out help your muscles?5:32 Low back pain7:22 Gaining strength in your posterior chain9:03 What is athleticism?10:30 Multisport exposure15:53 Genetic influence on athleticism 17:30 "Sneaky" athleticism20:12 IG fitness coaches25:59 First steps for starting your S&C plan28:55 What he wishes he knew 5 years ago

    Steve Smith: 50 years of serving knowledge

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 23:54


    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

    Peter Freeman: How to beat a pusher

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 34:42


    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 jonathan@stokketennis.com 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

    Bruce Lipka: Teaching technique to support your tactics

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 34:05


    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

    Nate Lammons: 2024 US Open semifinalist talks returns, reflex volleys and seeing the ball big

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 34:19


    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

    David Roditi: Head Coach of the National Champion TCU Horned Frogs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 27:20


    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

    Rick Macci: US Open preview and what you can learn from the top players

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 31:45


    Rick Macci joins the podcast to preview this year's US Open. Rick is a 7-time USPTA national coach of the year and has coached some of the best players in the history of the game, including the Williams sisters and Andy Roddick.We talk:1:09 What makes Novak so great3:46 How you can handle pressure more efficiently6:20 Alcaraz movement11:28 Fundamentals of the Sinner groundstrokes14:16 Why Iga isn't as dominant on hard courts17:07 What he looks for when he's watching a slam20:45 Billion Dollar Mind23:12 Getting out of negative thinking loopsYou can find more from Rick herehttps://rickmacci.com/

    Will Boucek: Scouting for Team USA at the Olympics

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 25:43


    Today's guest is Will Boucek. Will is the host of the Doubles Only Tennis Podcast and recently was part of the team that scouted for Team USA at the Olympics. We talk:1:13 Scouting for Team USA4:42 Do players get surprised by the data6:55 Understanding win percentages10:52 How variables affect scouting14:27 Scouting Carlos Alcaraz16:12 Scouting Nadal18:16 Scouting opponents on-site21:09 Improving your reflex volleysClick here for more great information from Willhttps://www.thetennistribe.com/

    Bonus Episode Sneak Peak: David Roditi on dealing with aggressive net players in doubles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 9:32


    On today's episode I share a sneak peak from the bonus doubles mailbag with 2024 NCAA Champion David Roditi. We talk:1:14 Working with Phillip Farmer4:14 Should you respect when someone goes down the line5:26 My All-American story

    The top 4 things I learned from Wimbledon 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 6:54


    On today's episode I share the top 4 things I learned from this year's Wimbledon.One: You're never out of a match with the scoring systemTwo: Matches are not won with winnersThree: Hard work pays offFour: Attitude before performance

    Sam Querrey: Beating Djokovic at Wimbledon and great tips for a faster serve

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 36:55


    Sam Querrey joins us for the 67th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Sam reached a career high ranking of 11th in singles and 23rd in doubles on the ATP tour. He reached the semifinals of Wimbledon in 2017 and the quarterfinals of the US Open later that year. We talk:1:34 Developing as a junior player4:31 Committing to a grip change5:46 How he worked on his serve12:01 How returners could mess with his serve14:10 Beating Murray at Wimbledon18:01 Beating Djokovic at Wimbledon22:25 Wimbledon grass24:24 HIs thoughts on doubles26:53 Best coaching advice he ever received29:30 Playing big points in a match31:23 What the average player doesn't know about pro tennis32:32 Best advice for the 4.0 player

    David Starbuck Smith: Ageless Painless Tennis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 33:26


    David Starbuck Smith joins us for the 65th episode of Baseline Intelligence. David wrote the popular book "Ageless Painless Tennis" and specializes in overall health and performance.We talk:1:31 Getting older doesn't mean getting weaker5:32 How active is active enough?9:45 Developing good posture12:45 What is core strength?17:48 Elbow pain20:40 Clay vs hard court for injury prevention22:55 Where to look for increased performance27:27 How long should you warmup for?28:42 Secret to maintaining your level as you get older29:32 How sleep impacts your health30:55 Best advice for the 4.0 playerDavid's book linkhttps://www.amazon.com/Ageless-Painless-Tennis-Limitations-Potential-ebook/dp/B081TNQF1TDavid's websitehttps://davidstarbucksmith.com/

    Marc Lucero: Behind the scenes at the French Open

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 13:30


    Marc Lucero joins us for the 65th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Marc has coached several top players on both the ATP and WTA tours, including Shelby Rogers, Steve Johnson, and currently Amanda Anisimova.We talk:0:52 the week before a grand slam2:44 Cramming for the exam5:47 The differences in the red clay9:02 Moving on slick surfaces

    Gigi Fernandez: Hall of Fame worthy doubles tips

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 33:29


    Gigi Fernandez joins us for the 64th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Gigi won 17 grand slam titles, 2 Olympic gold medals, was ranked #1 in the world and is a member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame.We talk:1:24 Playing her best tennis in big matches4:53 Focusing on yourself6:15 Detaching from the outcome7:59 Understanding the game of doubles11:35 Common mistakes net players make15:37 The holy grail of doubles formations21:56 Returning down the line early24:15 Adjusting to a faster pace24:52 Biggest myth in doubles26:28 Her toughest doubles opponent28:48 Playing opponents who play two back29:30 Best advice for the 4.0 doubles playerYou can find information on Gigi and her camps at her websitehttps://gigifernandeztennis.com/

    Emma Doyle: What makes a great coach

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 35:23


    Emma Doyle joins us for the 63rd episode of Baseline Intelligence. Emma is a speaker, coach, trainer, and author of the book "What Makes a Great Coach".We talk:1:51 What makes a great coach9:19 Empowering your player to make decisions13:46 What makes a great question17:28 Five gaming principles21:25 Being a good listener28:50 Why the coach/player relationship matters33:22 Best advice for the 4.0 playerYou can find Emma at her websitehttps://www.emmadoyle.com.au/

    Jeff Greenwald: Handling nerves and learning to relax in your matches

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 34:47


    Jeff Greenwald joins us for the 62nd episode of Baseline Intelligence. Jeff is one of the premiere sports psychologists and wrote the award winning book "The Best Tennis of Your Life". We talk:2:16 Why people get nervous5:57 Framing "not missing" in a positive way7:05 Step 1 to handling nerves8:59 How expectations affect nerves15:50 The stats he wished he knew when he was a player18:34 Permission slips20:33 Taking your practice game to the match court29:10 Building confidence30:36 Best advice for the 4.0 player** Click here if you're interested in my NYC doubles camp this August!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1iMPjmHuupuQhKSGkwEiP7hdXoqIgWMCXOn2aFE050t0wVg/viewform?usp=sf_linkYou can also email me directly with any questions you have about the NYC doubles camp at jonathan@stokketennis.com

    Scott Fawcett: Using math and logic to make better strategic decisions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 43:29


    Scott Fawcett is our guest for the 61st episode of Baseline Intelligence. Scott founded the golf analytics platform DECADE Golf, and has helped players win NCAA Championships and PGA Tour events. We talk:1:35 Who is Scott Fawcett?3:49 Tiger 5 statistics10:47 Managing expectations15:24 Solving problems 26:45 Four pennies drill29:12 Shot patterns41:02 Optimal strategy

    Michael Joyce: Adapting to different conditions and the importance of depth on your rally ball

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 38:12


    We talk:1:33 Analyzing Krueger vs. Badosa6:04 Adapting to different court conditions14:32 Why depth is important for your rally ball18:45 Maria Sharapova at the French Open24:04 When you should change directions and go down the line30:54 Taking your practice game to the match court34:42 Best advice for the 4.0 player

    Gaby Dabrowski: Closing the net to win more doubles matches

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 34:15


    Gaby Dabrowski is our guest for the 59th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Gaby is the 2023 US Open Women's Doubles Champion and has been ranked as high as 4th in the WTA rankings. She also won the 2017 French Open and the 2018 Australian Open in Mixed Doubles. We talk:1:35 Mixed vs. women's doubles2:42 Returning a faster serve4:10 Where to stand on a kick serve5:00 Lobbing6:24 Return targets8:08 Players with weaker backhand volleys10:12 Getting comfortable at the net13:53 When to close the net16:08 The close-lag structure17:20 How to hit a better overhead18:54 Communicating with your partner21:28 Don't be a dickhead25:10 What she wishes she knew at the beginning of her career27:27 Best coaching advice she's ever received29:02 What amateurs don't know about pro doubles31:32 Best advice for the 4.0 playerClick here to subscribe to my YouTube channelhttps://youtube.com/@StokkeTennis?si=4RLwRvnRepGZZyXl

    Dan Kiernan: Paying your daily bill and insights from the 2023 US Open doubles champions

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 36:11


    Dan Kiernan is our guest for the 58th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Dan hosts the popular podcast "Control the Controllables" and currently works with the reigning US Open doubles champions Gaby Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe. We talk:2:15 Lightning in a bottle with a doubles team6:40 Learn how to communicate as a doubles partner9:55 Creating stress for your opponents14:07 What to do when you don't serve well16:33 The extended warmup19:33 Technique vs. tactics23:08 The daily bill26:03 Most transformational podcast idea31:29 Rules of the US Open champions32:51 Advice for the 4.0 doubles playerClick here to subscribe to bonus episodeshttps://baseline-intelligence-w.captivate.fm/supportClick here to subscribe to my YouTube channelhttps://youtube.com/@StokkeTennis?si=FUgnTwHQ19DztP4C

    Jay Berger: Playing with intensity and accountability

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 34:35


    Jay Berger joins us for the 57th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Jay was ranked as high as 7th on the ATP tour and won 3 singles titles throughout his career. He was the head men's tennis coach at the University of Miami, was the head of men's tennis at the USTA Player Development, and currently coaches Reilly O'Pelka.We talk:2:05 Playing with intensity6:36 Pillars of his success9:48 Hitting without a coach11:45 Watch more tennis16:01 Learning from Jose Higueras18:34 Developing good habits on the court23:35 Best drills to improve consistency from the baseline26:22 Similarities between the 3.5 player and professionals29:13 Timing your poach31:46 Best advice for the 4.0 playerClick here to subscribe to bonus episodes through captivatehttps://baseline-intelligence-w.captivate.fm/supportClick here to subscribe to my Youtube Channelhttps://youtube.com/@StokkeTennis?si=FUsbjorx61kb-S66

    Louis Cayer: Transforming yourself into a confident doubles player

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 34:32


    Louis Cayer is our guest for the 56th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Louis is the premiere doubles coach in all of tennis. He's a lead coach for the LTA and has helped several players to world #1 in the ATP doubles rankings including Jamie Murray, Neal Skupski and Joel Salisbury. We talk:1:48 Informing, forming and transforming5:00 Louis' values and beliefs10:52 What the world number ones have in common13:24 Joe Salisbury's climb to ATP #117:38 Playing the net when you're on defense20:49 Winning on defense23:30 What he's learned now that he didn't when he was younger26:42 Working with players who resist coaching29:21 Finding a good match with your doubles partner31:33 Best advice for the 4.0 player**Visit the link below to subscribe to bonus episodes through captivatehttps://baseline-intelligence-w.captivate.fm/support

    Bonus Episode: Avoiding the second set letdown with Jessica Pegula and Alistair Higham

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 20:16


    On our first bonus episode we discuss second set letdowns and what we can do to get off to quicker starts in the second set. We talk:1:31 What is a second set let down?2:51 The unique scoring system in tennis5:39 Three ways to get off to quicker starts7:40 Jessica Pegula on getting off to quick starts and closing out matches12:50 Bathroom breaks16:40 Tactics your opponent might use to bring your energy down

    Jessica Pegula: Finding your optimal rally ball

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 31:20


    Jessica Pegula joins us for the beginning of the 2024 season of Baseline Intelligence. Jess had another incredible season, winning the Montreal WTA 1000 and the Korea Open, and finished top 5 in both singles and doubles on the WTA tour. We talk:1:25 Playing in difficult conditions2:22 Playing downwind5:23 Beating four straight top 10 players6:39 Describing her rally ball9:25 How fast she tries to hit her average rally ball12:25 Finding your rally ball14:58 Swing thoughts on her backhand 16:51 Backhands down the line18:58 How she aims her groundstrokes20:20 How she improved her serve in 202322:24 2024 Goals23:18 Staying calm on the court24:05 Turning points in her career26:44 Best advice for the 4.0 player

    Season 2 Technical Recap: The best technical advice from 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 12:03


    We had a lot of great technical tips this year and today I'm sharing a few of my favorites.1:12 Andy Fitzell on the time it takes to change2:53 Andy Fitzell on hitting pure topspin4:29 Steve Johnson on his forehand5:52 Shelby Rogers on her backhand6:58 Brad Stine on the backhand slice9:03 Joel Myers on serve

    Season 2 Doubles Recap: My favorite doubles tips from 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 14:56


    We had so many great doubles tips this year and today I'm sharing a few of my favorites.1:01 Paul Annacone on communication2:48 Kelly Jones on basics of doubles5:14 Mark Gellard on returning against I formation6:42 On hitting the ball at it's highest point8:37 Kelly Jones on being active at the net10:56 Jessica Pegula on getting closer to the net12:44 Erin Routliffe on leaving her alley open

    Rajeev Ram: Doubles tips from the reigning 3-time US Open Champion

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 35:11


    Rajeev Ram is our guest for the 52nd episode of Baseline Intelligence. Rajeev is the reigning 3-time US Open Doubles Champion, is currently ranked 6th in the world, and recently won the ATP Tour Finals with his partner Joe Salisbury. We talk:1:28 ATP Tour Finals3:25 Deferring the toss6:02 Being effective at the net8:10 Covering the net9:42 Tips for reflex volleys12:24 I formation15:31 Calling poaches 19:18 Turning the season around20:11 Increasing his energy on the court22:48 Communicating with his partner27:57 What he sees from 3.5 doubles players30:35 Best advice for the 4.0 player

    Dr. Jon Finn: Using habits to supercharge your game

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 34:47


    Dr. Jon Finn is our guest for the 51st episode of Baseline Intelligence. Dr. Finn is the author of the best-selling book "The Habit Mechanic" and is the founder of the award-winning Tougher Minds consultancy. We talk:1:39 Why knowing doesn't lead to doing4:54 The VUCA world7:06 How to build positive habits9:21 The nine factors that shape your behavior18:16 Taking advice from other players21:48 Triggers in a tennis match25:18 Using court locations as a trigger26:58 The best habit you can have as a tennis coach29:11 How long it takes to form a new habitHere's a link to Dr. Finn's book "The Habit Mechanic"https://www.amazon.com/Habit-Mechanic-Fine-Tune-Brain-Supercharge/dp/1544528965Here's a link to Dr. Fin's websitehttps://www.tougherminds.co.uk/

    Dustin Taylor: Through discipline comes freedom

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 34:22


    Dustin Taylor is our guest for the 50th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Dustin helped UVA win three consecutive NCAA championships as the associate head coach and is currently the head men's tennis coach at Oklahoma State University. We talk:1:38 Hands, eyes, and feet4:42 Ball dropping vs. ball rising7:20 Solving every ball10:13 Hitting the outside of the ball13:08 Creating space17:58 Heavy and through22:45 Discipline leads to freedom25:58 Trusting your good is good enough29:47 Best coaching advice he's received 31:15 Best advice for the 4.0 player

    Erin Routliffe: 2023 US Open Women's Doubles Champion

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 33:18


    Erin Routliffe is our guest for the 49th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Erin is ranked 12th in the WTA tour doubles rankings and partnered with Gaby Dabrowski to win this year's US Open. We talk:1:23 Treating all matches the same3:55 A losing record on the year6:02 How she almost quit the game11:27 Not covering her doubles alley15:25 Net play when your partner returns19:19 How to gel with a new partner23:01 Poaching more often25:49 Something people don't know about pros28:04 Best coaching advice she's ever received

    Mark Gellard: Becoming an unconditional competitor

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 35:40


    Mark Gellard is our guest for the 48th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Mark is currently the coach of WTA #23 Magda Linette. Magda has experienced one the best seasons of her career, having reached the semifinals of the Australian Open in singles and reaching the quarterfinals of the US Open in doubles. We talk:1:29 A normal day on tour3:36 Using video to scout an opponent6:38 Reviewing matches with a player8:33 Coaching in pro matches11:04 Magda's win vs. Azarenka13:10 Avoiding the second set letdown16:57 Keeping players confident21:40 Accidental winners26:26 Baseline tactics of the pros29:44 What separates the good from the great31:28 Best coaching advice you've ever received32:31 Best advice for the 4.0 playerClick here to listen to Mark's podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/episode/5nFkd8bj7L5ky44qqzQqtK

    Paul Annacone: Aggressive shots to conservative locations

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 36:41


    Paul Annacone is our guest for the 47th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Paul has coached some of the best players in the history of the game, including Pete Sampras, Roger Federer, Tim Henman, Sloane Stephens, and Taylor Fritz. A former top 15 ATP singles player, you can see him weekly as a regular analyst on the Tennis Channel. We talk:1:42 Why he rushed the net as a player3:02 Mixing in serve and volley5:30 Where to place your first volley7:48 Height over the net11:30 Doubles formations15:15 Difference between hitting well and playing well18:59 What he learned from Roger Federer22:22 Evaluating and scouting opponents26:50 Delayed effects of a successful tactic31:38 Best coaching advice he's ever received33:50 Best advice for the 4.0 player

    Joel Myers: What you can learn from Coco Gauff and Ben Shelton at this year's US Open

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 28:34


    Our friend Joel Myers joins the pod to talk about this year's US Open. We talk:1:12 Coco's breakthrough6:00 How to compete against a consistent player8:07 The Medvedev serve11:31 Ben Shelton's game16:30 The Shelton serve19:30 Closing the net in doubles25:58 What you can learn from pro doubles

    Franco Herrero: How to improve your fitness and feel better on the court

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 34:28


    Franco Herrero is our guest for the 45th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Franco is one of the premier fitness coaches in the tennis industry. He's worked with Reilly O'Pelka, Monica Puig, Sofia Lenin, and Tommy Paul. We talk:1:51 How he got started in strength and conditioning4:10 Observing a player's movement7:40 What makes Tommy so quick10:07 Applying force13:14 Training during tournaments16:39 Recovering after a match18:54 Ice baths24:19 Body weight exercises28:36 Changing directions30:42 Best advice for the 4.0 player

    Grant Chen: Building a quality support team for your tennis game

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 34:02


    Grant Chen is our guest for the 44th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Grant helped UCLA reach the elite 8 in five of his six seasons as an assistant/associate head coach and is currently the head coach at SMU. His teams have won back to back conference championships and he's earned AAC coach of the year honors two years in a row. We talk:1:38 His cell phone contacts2:52 An epic NCAA final6:34 Using a tough loss to spark growth8:28 Helping his players become pros10:06 Building a support team around a player15:07 Who's on your bus?18:38 How to become a college player24:27 Favorite doubles drill29:16 Best advice for the 4.0 player

    Shelby Rogers: Why rankings mean nothing and a great tip on the backhand

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 31:53


    Shelby Rogers is our guest for the 43rd episode of Baseline Intelligence. She has career high rankings of 30th in singles and 40th in doubles on the WTA tour. She reached the quarterfinals of both the French and US Opens, and helped lead the US team to the 2017 Fed Cup title. We talk:1:32 Her start in tennis4:04 Skipping college for the pros7:13 Building belief9:54 Difficulties of being on the road11:35 Preparing for different surfaces13:44 Practicing at tournaments18:00 Playing different opponents20:35 How to play big points23:56 Her rapping career25:55 Backhand tips** Sound effects by https://www.zapsplat.com

    Joel Myers: What we learned from Carlos Alcaraz and Marketa Vondrousova at this year's Wimbledon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 34:15


    Our friend Joel Myers joins the pod to talk about the tactics, shots, and pressure points played by the best players in the world at this year's Wimbledon. We talk:1:24 The greatness of Alcaraz7:35 Chris Eubanks' magical run10:09 A great volley tip11:45 The women's championship13:45 Hanging in there when you're down14:49 Returning a lefty serve17:26 Playing on a faster court21:49 Accelerating on your forehand22:49 Surprising patterns of play26:55 Bad execution vs. a bad decision

    Steve Johnson: Playing to your strengths and making your opponents uncomfortable

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 39:06


    ** Today's episode was brought to you by Online Tennis Instruction. Please visit moreservepower.com to redeem your free, four week all-access pass.Steve Johnson is our guest for the 41st episode of Baseline Intelligence. Steve has been ranked as high as 21st in the world in singles and 39th in doubles, and won a bronze medal at the 2016 Olympics. He's also a four-time team NCAA champion and a two-time individual NCAA champion in singles. We talk:3:06 Jumping a level in college5:43 How improving his fitness helped his mentality12:06 Learning how to lose16:15 Performance over outcome21:15 Using his forehand as a weapon27:12 Making his opponent uncomfortable 31:14 The best coaching advice he's ever received35:21 His advice for the 4.0 player

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