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The podcast for tennis players. Brian Lutz brings you daily actionable insight and storytelling inspired by avid players just like you. Authentic commentary and formalized thinking help take your game to the next level everyday in under 10 minutes. Subscribe to get notified every morning for a fre…

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    Can Major League Pickleball Get a TV Deal?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2024 17:32


    Major League Pickleball started with 24 teams and is down to 22. Brian discusses the emerging professional sport of pickleball and it pro sports league (MLP). Where to watch and what do they need to succeed in the short and long term.

    Taking Lessons at Private vs Public Tennis Courts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 10:47


    Brian dives into the disadvantages of playing at private tennis clubs and taking lessons. He also discusses Simon Halep's four year doping suspension. Laver Cup without the "Big 3" and things he hates in tennis after the US Open. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backhand-city/message

    US Open Prize Money: Pickleball vs Tennis

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 6:40


    If pickleball is so hot why is it so far behind tennis in prize money when comparing respective US Opens? Brian dives into the numbers and how long it takes to build market share in sports. With the digital economy and new leagues like Major League Pickleball you might be surprised how far pickleball has come as a sport. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backhand-city/message

    Miami Nights. A Magic City Masterclass on How To Play Tennis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2023 10:06


    Want to know what Brian's tennis classes are like? Take a 9 minute listen to what you can learn in his tennis class. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backhand-city/message

    Varsity Tennis Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 7:51


    What are the advantages on playing on a tennis team in an individual sport like tennis? 1) Coaching 2) Comraderie 3) Affordability 4) Competition If you are interested Varsity Tennis Team go to: Backhand-City.com and fill out the tennis questionnaire. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backhand-city/message

    Why Do Most Rec Pickleball Players Have Non Existent Backhands? 207 Players Give Me Their Feedback

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2022 9:00


    Brian gets feedback from Pickleball Forum readers who chime in on all things Pickleball. Including why recreational players avoid the backhand groundstroke by running around and predominantly playing their forehand groundstroke in pick up games. Pickleball Forum Miami Open Play Membership Podcast Host: Brian Lutz Pickleball Drills Pickleball Kitchen

    Student Interview with Priscilla: Quit Smoking. Play Tennis.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 5:52


    Inspirational tennis stories with students of tennis coach, Brian Lutz in Miami, FL Joey Bishop Show Host: Brian Lutz / Backhand City Miami Tennis Court Map

    There Is A New Number 1 in Tennis!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 8:25


    New World Order: for the first time since 2004 there will be new number on the ATP Tour. Djokovic loses in Dubai Host: Brian Lutz / Backhand City

    What's In The Water in Mexico?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 8:04


    Jet Ski rescue highlights the early rounds of the 2022 Mexican Open in Acapulco. Kozlov vs Dimitrov (3rd Match in Highlight) Jet Ski Interview / Tennis TV Host: Brian Lutz / Backhand City

    Serve Bot Defeated at Delray Beach Open

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 9:35


    Reilly Opelka is taken down two tie-breaker by Cameron Norrie in Delray Beach 6-7, 6-7. Host: Brian Lutz / Backhand City

    Murray Gets Dumped in Doha

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 5:42


    With ATP events in Doha, Qatar. Brian reviews second round action and helps with a pronunciation guide to Qatar. Doha 250 highlights Qatar Pronunciation Guide Host: Brian Lutz / Backhand City

    Super Sports Weekend: UFC, NFL, ATP

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 12:29


    Brian highlights the spirit of competition via two very different yet similar individual sports over Super Bowl weekend. Rotterdam Final Rudd vs Schwartzman Opelka Highlights in Dallas vs Brooksby UFC 271: Post Match Press Conference Host: Brian Lutz / Backhand City

    Did Coach Brian Flores Leverage Victimhood Too Far?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 9:17


    Did former Dolphins head coach Brian Flores sabotage his future with his mindset during his job search for an NFL head coaching job? John McWhorter Kevin Hart The Rise of Victimhood Culture Host: Brian Lutz / Backhand City

    Tennis Loses Its Biggest Gentleman

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 6:34


    Juan Martin del Potro plays his last career tennis match in front of his fans in Bueno Aires, Argentina. On Court Farewell Speech (In Spanish) Rocky Balboa Match Highlights Last Game Overcome with Emotion Tennis Lessons Questionnaire Host: Brian Lutz / Backhand City

    Del Potro Nears The End

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 6:58


    The battle of the Sacha's in France gave a surprise ending and some draw dropping shot making. Alex Bublik vs Alex Zverev. Is Juan Martin Del Potro about to call it a career? Find your aha moment... Del Potro News Conference Sacha Highlights from France

    Let's Get Ready for Humble.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 8:49


    Daniil Medvedev feels the pain after Rafael Nadal wins his record leading 21st Grand Slam tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia. Medvedev vs Nadal Highlights Medvedev Press Conference Nadal Press Conference Backhand City Tennis Lesson Questionnaire Host: Brian Lutz / Backhand City

    The Speech of a Lifetime

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2022 7:48


    Ash Barty brings home the long awaited Grand Slam title in her home country of Australia and Danielle Collins steals the show with her runner up acceptance speech in Melbourne. Danielle Collins Acceptance Speech Backhand City Tennis Lesson Questionnaire

    Medvedev Explodes To Reach Final Versus Nadal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2022 8:53


    Rafael Nadal and Daniil Medvedev have the tennis world buzzing before their clash in the Australian Open Men's Final. Nadal highlights vs Berrittini Nadal Press Conference Medvedev Press Conference Tsitsipas Press Conference Medvedev / Tsitsipas Highlights Medvedev Argue with Ump Backhand City Tennis Lesson Questionnaire

    Medvedev's Balls of Steel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 6:16


    Is Felix Auger Aliassime the next big thing? He and Daniil Medvedev go the distance in Australia in the Quarterfinals of the 2022 Australian Open Men's Singles draw. Match Highlights On Court Interview Press Conference 2019 US Open Interview Brian's Tennis Lessons Questionnaire

    Nadal Is On A Mission in Oz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 7:05


    Rafael Nadal survives conspiracy theories and five sets to advance into the semi finals of the 2022 Australian Open. Nadal Highlights from QF with Shapovalov Shapovolov Interview Special K's Win Doubles for Australia Backhand City Tennis Lesson Questionnaire

    Why Where Australian Open Tennis Fans Asked To Remove Peng Shuai T-Shirts?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 5:39


    Fans making political statements at Australian Open have their tee-shirts removed over the Peng Shuai controversy. Is the Chinese government forcing the hand of Tennis Australia? News Australia Fan Footage Tennis Channel Backhand City Tennis Lesson Questionnaire

    Erroneous Balls From The Australian Open

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 6:20


    Brian digs into early first round action from down under and new technology seeks out how to filter the erroneous balls from your tennis game. Max Cressy's Erroneous Balls Backhand City Tennis Questionnaire

    TV Watching Strategy for the Australian Open 2022 and MLK Tribute

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 7:06


    The 2022 Australian Open TV Schedule and a Brian pays tribute at the end of the podcast to Martin Luther King. MLK Last Speech ESPN TV Schedule for Australian Open Backhand City Tennis Lesson Questionnaire Brian's Twitter

    Blind Spots Send Djokovic Home From Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2022 6:30


    Novak Djokovic laser focus on over coming administrative "snafus" at the Australian border may leave an imprint on his brand he may never recover from. DW Germany Backhand City Tennis Lessons Questionnaire Brian Lutz / Twitter

    Visa Decision Looms for Novak Djokovic (Again)!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 5:43


    Will the Australian minister for visa affairs revoke the world #1 tennis players visa? How will Australians react if he is aloud to play? Channel 9 Australia Backhand City Tennis Questionnaire

    On Court Student Experience: Stop Playing Scared As A Practice Habit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 6:35


    Brian and his student Lindsay talk live on court during his tennis clinic about removing expectation and the fear of outcome to accelerate her learning curve and make the learning process much less stressful and more fun. Backhand City Tennis Lesson Questionnaire

    Down Under Turned Upside Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 7:22


    Novak gets released from detention over a technicality. Will he able able to stay in Australia to play the tournament as the State of Victoria makes its case to help control covid-19? AP Story Backhand City Tennis Questionnaire Brian Lutz Twitter

    Will Mob Rule Keep Novak Out of The Australian Open?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 6:39


    Does Novak have enough resources to find the political flaws in Australia's covid policies to gain access across the border to play in the 2022 Australian Open? BBC Report Backhand City on Twitter Backhand-City.com tennis lessons questionnaire.

    What If McDonalds Was The Only Food You Ever Tasted?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2022 6:59


    How to tell if you are being sold fast food or filet mignon at your tennis lesson. Super Size Me Backhand City on Twitter

    The Student Dilemma: Would You Rather Be Right or Good?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 7:27


    Daily Tennis Tip Season 2 / Ep 2 Brian breaks down a conversation with the "know it all student" that doesn't want to run for the ball. 1. Problem: I know I can't do it. So I'm not going to try. 2. Solution: Let's see how far away you are from not doing it. 3. Problem: Why are you here? (Hint: No wrong answer) 4. Answer: I want to improve. 5. Solution: We need a bench mark. Let's play to 11 with one goal. 6. Summary: Would you rather be right or good? Live in South Florida and want to take a lesson with me? Go to: Backhand-City.com and fill out my student questionnaire to begin.

    Novax Down Under

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 8:38


    Brian Lutz commentary on Novak Djokovic being held in isolation in by Australian border, the art of Public Relations and is the Djokovic brand harmed for good? ESPN Backhand City Tennis Lesson Questionnaire

    Is The Tennis Customer Always Right (2 + 2 = 5)?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2020 6:48


    Two plus two equals Five? When to let your tennis student self discover their own way to reaching the next level.. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 276 1. Who's Paying? 2. Who's Coaching? 3. Leadership and Collaboration 4. Process 5. Value Driven How Long Will It Take You To Get Good At Tennis? Sign up here on the WAIT LIST for Backhand City Membership for $35/month

    How To Teach A Tennis Lesson Without Saying a Word

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2020 6:13


    Brian dives into teaching tennis when you take away auditory learning. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 275 1. When Is Talking Too Much? 2. Let Players Fail 3. Paradigm Shift 4. Remove The Ball With Shadow Swings. 5. Just Play. No Feedback How Long Will It Take You To Get Good At Tennis? Sign up here on the WAIT LIST for Backhand City Membership for $35/month

    10 Tips on How To Play Tennis in High Heat and Humidity? (Tip #9 Will Surprise You).

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 9:02


    Tennis players tips for optimizing your time on the practice court in sweltering Summer conditions. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 274 1. Nutrition 2. Hydration 3. Discipline 4. Attire 5. Redundancy 6. Mandatory Breaks 7. Skin protection 8. Equipment Maintenance. 9. Effect on Tennis Balls 10. Fitness How Long Will It Take You To Get Good At Tennis? Sign up here on the WAIT LIST for Backhand City Membership for $35/month

    The Unique and Beautiful One Handed Backhand

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 6:30


    Technically speaking hitting forehands and backhands have a different approach. In this episode Brian dives into the difference between forehand and aesthetically pleasing one handed backhand. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 273 1. The Federer Effect 2. The Grip Change 3. The Physics 4. Physical 5. Contact Point 6. The Finish SHOW NOTES: 10 Minutes of Roger Federer Backhands How Long Will It Take You To Get Good At Tennis? Sign up here on the WAIT LIST for Backhand City Membership for $35/month

    The Comparison Trap in Tennis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 5:43


    Tennis is full of hierarchy. The sport has rankings for every category including gender, age, country, region, state and locally. We have two sets of player rating systems and a third on the way. In this podcast episode Brian explains the trap of comparison when it comes to improving your tennis game. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 272 1. The Mindset For Improvement 2. The Real Reward For Improvement 3. Ranking for Long Term 4. Use Everyday Comparisons For Yourself How Long Will It Take You To Get Good At Tennis? Sign up here on the WAIT LIST for Backhand City Membership for $35/month

    Is Practice Makes Perfect The Best Way?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 7:34


    Practice makes perfect. But quality sessions with high volume of shot making is an even better a better way to improve you tennis game.. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 271 1. How Many Balls Do You Hit In A One Hour Session? 2. Warm Up 3. Practice Session vs Matches 4. Cool Down 5. The Higher The Level The Higher The Volume How Long Will It Take You To Get Good At Tennis? Sign up here on the WAIT LIST for Backhand City Membership for $35/month

    How To Give A Tennis Lessons To Someone On Their Cell Phone?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2020 5:22


    After 33 years of teaching tennis Brian has seen it all including someone taking a private tennis lesson on their cell phone. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 270 1. Proof that Multi Tasking Is Hard To Do 2. Groove and Move 3. Muting Is Essential. 4. Mostly forehands. How Long Will It Take You To Get Good At Tennis? Sign up here on the WAIT LIST for Backhand City Membership for $35/month

    Close Your Eyes. Let's Play Tennis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 6:44


    One of the most under utilized ways to teach tennis is from feel also known as kinesthetic learning. Today's lesson talks about how to feel your way through the technical flaws in your swing. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 269 1. Define Kinesthetic Learning 2. How To Refine Technical Flaws Via Doing 3. Non Dominant Hand Technique 4. Minimal Feedback Loop How Long Will It Take You To Get Good At Tennis? Sign up here on the WAIT LIST for Backhand City Membership for $35/month

    Why Are Milestone Important For Your Tennis Game?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 7:05


    The path to success comes in stages to reach your goals. The key to growing and maximizing your learning curve is to set milestones. Brian explains the value of these milestones with your day to day practice plan. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 268 1. What is a Milestone? 2. Check the Box 3. Next Stage 4. Stack and Repeat How Long Will It Take You To Get Good At Tennis? Sign up here on the WAIT LIST for Backhand City Membership for $35/month

    How Often Should You Work On Your Volley?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 8:32


    Brian gives some practice tips and working on your net play for singles players and doubles players. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 267 1. Define Volley 2. Definition of Rally 3. Types of Volleyers: a. Apprehensive b. Adequate but needs improving c. Confident Volleyers Which one are you? Brian breaks down the characteristics of each of these volleying stages. 4. Practice Routines with a focus on investment. Show Notes: Volley Tip with Brian entitled Absorb and Push How Long Will It Take You To Get Good At Tennis? Sign up here on the WAIT LIST for Backhand City Membership for $35/month

    How To Self-Discover Your Aha Moment Playing Tennis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 7:47


    Brian builds mindset thru intention to help tennis players find confidence on the tennis court. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 266 1. Self Discovery. 2. How To Get Into the Mindset 3. Practicing with Intention 4. Play Like Your Practice How Long Will It Take You To Get Good At Tennis? Sign up here on the WAIT LIST for Backhand City Membership for $35/month

    Is There A Right Way To Play Tennis?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 6:24


    Postmodern philosophy believes there is no truth only infinite interpretation. With this perspective in mind is there a right way to play tennis? Brian explores this topic to help you improve your own tennis game. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 265 1. What is right way for you? 2. Lessons vs Self Taught? 3. Efficiency vs Inefficiency 4. Shot Tolerance How Long Will It Take You To Get Good At Tennis? Sign up here on the WAIT LIST for Backhand City Membership for $35/month

    Is Less More When It Comes To Scaling Your Tennis Game?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2020 6:58


    Process vs Outcome. Brian's explains the value of not overloading yourself with information to maximize your results in the long term. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 264 1. Process vs Outcome 2. Practice Habits 3. Progressions 4. Level of Play How Long Will It Take You To Get Good At Tennis? Sign up here on the WAIT LIST for Backhand City Membership for $35/month

    How To Set Up Your Camera For Video Analysis of Your Tennis Game

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2020 7:23


    Technical analysis is the most sought after advice students seek from their tennis professional. Brian breaks down his process when developing the ball striking skill of recreational tennis players. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 263 1. WARM UP 2. BE AUTHENTIC 3. DON"T OVER HIT 4. HOW TO SET UP YOUR CAMERA How Long Will It Take You To Get Good At Tennis? Sign up here on the WAIT LIST for Backhand City Membership for $35/month

    How To Install Your Tennis Game In 4 Steps

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 6:29


    The first step to transforming your tennis game is shifting how you approach each shot you take. This Core System below is the key to your tennis future of your tennis game with the end goal of making your game soar. Without it the struggle for consistency will continue DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 262 1. Contact Point 2. Adjustment Steps 3. Spacing 4. Ball Flight How Long Will It Take You To Get Good At Tennis? Sign up here on the WAIT LIST for Backhand City Membership for $35/month

    What Is The First Step To Reach Your Tennis Goals:? The Beep Test

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 6:29


    Brian measures his student's CO2 intake to establish a fitness bench mark for his Backhand City monthly membership. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 261 1. How good can you be? 2. World Class Fitness? 3. Cardio and Tennis 4. Starting Points SHOW NOTES: How Long Will It Take You To Get Good At Tennis? Sign up here on the WAIT LIST for Backhand City Membership for $35/month

    Why Is YouTube A Messy Place for Tennis Advice?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 8:41


    Brian helps your decipher the world of internet tennis lessons on YouTube. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 260 1. It's not targeting you. 2. Camry vs Formula One 3. Perspective of the Blogosphere 4. The language barrier of English 5. Systems Are The Key SHOW NOTES: Example of how hard it is to teach tennis to a new player with bad tennis instruction. BACK HAND CITY MEMBERSHIP: "I help aspiring tennis players with inconsistent shots by giving them a practice plan to become better tennis players". Brian Lutz Are you ready to begin? Join Here To Get On The Waitlist Here for Backhand City Membership.

    What Happens When You Serve The Wrong Tennis Ball?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 7:34


    What happens if you serve up a stray tennis ball from another court in your tennis match? Does the point count? The answer is: it depends. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 259 1. The Serve Is Responsible For Choosing the Right Tennis Balls 2. How Many Balls Are Perfect for a Tennis Match? 3. How to Distinguish Your Tennis Balls from a Neighboring Court. 4. What happens if you play a point with the wrong ball? 5. When can you play a let with a defective ball? BACKHAND CITY MEMBERSHIP: GET BETTER TECHNIQUE FOR YOUR TENNIS GAME FOR $35/MONTH Join the Waitlist Here To Sign Up For Our Next Member Drive Coming Soon.

    Are You Ready For A "No Brainer" Tennis Offer?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 8:02


    PERFORMANCE = KNOWLEDGE + PRACTICE PLAN On a tight budget? Are you looking to improve your first serve? Increase your circle of friends? Become a more clutch match player? Improve your confidence? Learn the game from scratch? Or brush off your rusty of game? Or network to grow your business? Try the Membership from Backhand City for $35/ month where playing tennis and improving your tennis just got a lot easier. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 258 Benefits to Membership with Backhand City Best Places to Play Tennis Practice Partner Set Up Game Transformation: Brian’s Core Knowledge System Professional On Court Coaching Evaluation Individual Success Path Design Organized Social Play to Meet New Friends Competitive Play / LiveBall Discounts Fitness Benchmark / Beep Test Discounted In Person Tennis Programs The "No Brainer" Tennis Offer For Players Looking To Improve at $35/month

    The Value of Distraction During A Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2020 8:23


    Brian dives deep into the mental side of tennis as a distraction during a Pandemic. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 257 1. Vitamin D 2. Risk Reward 3. Responsibility 4. Appreciation 5. Mental Health WHO IS BRIAN? and his Xelerator Tennis System Find a Tennis Court Near You During Covid-19. Find a Tennis Partner Near You. Backhand City Tee Shirt For Sale

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