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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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.
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
Brian explains the new normal at tennis clubs in South Florida. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 256 1. Young people are in charge of reservations. 2. Security Guards are enforcing the protocols. 3. Masks Policy 4. Singles Play Only 5. Time Limits 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
How to come back after a break on the tennis court from Covid-19? DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 255 1. Activate Your Body Before You Hit a Ball 2. Short Court Warm Up 3. Check Your Parts and Hydrate 4.. Hit Freely With No Judgement 5. Do a target or pattern drill. BONUS TIPS: 6. Light Serving 7. Play a few points 8. Cool Down and Stretch at Home 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
Brian helps players develop playing styles for the most common situations that come up in a tennis match. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 254 1. Improve Decision Making 2. Refine Technique 3. Activate Footwork 4. Develop Clearly Defined Shot Sequences 5. Repeat for Discipline 6. Repeat for Confidence 7. Repeat for Fitness WHO IS BRIAN? and his Xelerator Tennis System BONUS TIP: Video Sample of Shadow Swings Find a Tennis Court Near You During Covid-19. Find a Tennis Partner Near You. Backhand City Tee Shirt For Sale
Brian gives good habit for social distancing during your tennis game. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 253 1. Arrive and Leave Tennis Courts in a Timely Manner. 2. Change Overgrip Before Each Session 3. Open 2 Cans of Tennis Balls 4. Changeovers on Opposite Sides 5. Ingress and Egress Using Common Sense WHO IS BRIAN? Find a Tennis Court Near You During Covid-19. Find a Tennis Partner Near You. Backhand City Tee Shirt For Sale
Brian explains which points in tennis are the most stress free. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 247 1. Back Against The Wall. 2. Social Tennis 3. Apathy Tennis 4. Don't Know Any Better Tennis WHO IS BRIAN? Find a Tennis Court Near You During Covid-19. Find a Tennis Partner Near You. Backhand City Tee Shirt For Sale
Brian recollects where he got his first pay check teaching tennis and where he found his aha moment. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 248 1. Front Desk at Home Town Club 2. College Tennis 3. Assistant Tennis Pro 4. HRC Tennis. 5. Hamptons WHO IS BRIAN? Find a Tennis Court Near You During Covid-19. Find a Tennis Partner Near You. Backhand City Tee Shirt For Sale
Brian examines the innovative ways people have adapted to quarantine by keeping their love of tennis alive. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 247 1. Hit Against the Wall 2. Hit on a Rooftop 3. Improvise Your Tennis Court 4. Improvise Your Ping Pong Table 5. Novak Uses Frying Pan 6. Take on the Roger Federer Challenge 7. Take on the Andy Murray Challenge. Find a Tennis Court Near You During Covid-19. WHO IS BRIAN? Backhand City Tee Shirt For Sale
Are part time, freelance and side hustle tennis pro's right for your game? DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 245 4 Types of Tennis Instructors 1. Certified Tennis Pro (PTR and USPTA) 2. Professional on Development Pathway. 3. Part Time Pro 4. Rogue Pro Find a Tennis Court Near You During Covid-19. WHO IS BRIAN? Backhand City Tee Shirt For Sale
Brian analyzes court speed and how to decipher how tennis courts are built and maintained for playing tennis for recreational tennis players. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 244 1. Hard Courts 2. Red Clay Courts 3. Green Clay 4. Artificial Grass 5. Grass Courts 6. Indoor Carpet Find a Tennis Court Near You During Covid-19. WHO IS BRIAN? Backhand City Tee Shirt For Sale
Brian gives Covid-19 advice for antsy tennis players looking to play tennis in public courts that are shut down. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 243 1. The Law 2. Short Term vs Long Term 3. Hit Against the Wall. 4. Volley Back and Forth 5. Set Up Pickleball 6. Find a Ping Pong Table 7. Do Shadow Swings Inside Your Conditioning Routine Find a Tennis Court Near You During Covid-19. WHO IS BRIAN? Find a Tennis Partner Near You. Backhand City Tee Shirt For Sale
Top 5 Things You Should PAY FOR To Improve Your Tennis Game. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 241 1. Pay for a Reliable Second Serve 2. Pay for a Reliable First Serve 3. Pay to have a Playing Style 4. Pay for a Reliable Shot or Weapon 5. Pay for a high Shot Tolerance. WHO IS BRIAN? Find a Tennis Partner Near You. Backhand City Tee Shirt For Sale
Brian analyzes tennis ratings and how we think about our own tennis games. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 240 1. Yes, we all over rate ourselves 2. Rating Obsession 3. Why Do We Over Rate Ourselves? 4. Rating Systems 5. Short Term vs Long Term 6. Process vs Outcome WHO IS BRIAN? Find a Tennis Partner Near You. Backhand City Tee Shirt For Sale
The often confused terms in tennis are explained. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 239 1. Define Volley 2. Define Rally 3. Why is it important? 4. Understanding Terminology? 5. Confusing Jargon or Idioms 6. Sample Jargon 7. What to do? WHO IS BRIAN? Find a Tennis Partner Near You. Backhand City Tee Shirt For Sale
How to look for a tennis job during Covid-19. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 237 1. Start now by Updating Your Linked In Page 2. Network 3. Continue to Deliver Value To Your Students 4. Set Up Budget with Under Employment or Unemployment. 5. Reduce Costs and Accelerate Debt. 6. Consider SBA Disaster Assistance. 7. Avoid Debt To Make You Feel Better 8. Stick To Routines 9. Stay in Shape 10. Schedule Doctor Appointments (Dentist, Vision, Orthodontist, Physical Therapy). WHO IS BRIAN? Find a Tennis Partner Near You. Backhand City Tee Shirt For Sale
Brian explains how to solve the transparent net trap when you are playing tennis and other fresh perspectives on how to see the game of tennis. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 235 1. The Naked Eye Can't See Contact With Your Racquet. 2. Tracking the Ball vs Watching The Ball 3. The See Through Net 4. Fear of Hitting Long (Can't See Where it Lands) 5. How will I look? (Fear of missing) MIAMI OPEN RETRO TEE SHIRT Pick Your Favorite Color, Size and Style HERE WHO IS BRIAN? WHEN WILL THE TENNIS COURTS REOPEN?
Brian dives into the value of point play for developing your tennis game. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 234 1. Practice Points 2. LiveBall 3. League Matches 4. Tournaments MIAMI OPEN RETRO TEE SHIRT Pick Your Favorite Color, Size and Style HERE WHO IS BRIAN? WHEN WILL THE TENNIS COURTS REOPEN?
Brian explains how the best tennis players have more discipline than talent. Day 6 of the 7-Day Kick Start Tennis Lesson Series: Habit Building. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 233 1. Examples of athletes with great talent. 2. Examples of athletes with great discipline. 3. Examples of athletes that have both. 4. How do you develop good habits? 5. How often should you practice? 6. The power of information. MIAMI OPEN RETRO TEE SHIRT Pick Your Favorite Color, Size and Style HERE WHO IS BRIAN? WHEN WILL THE TENNIS COURTS REOPEN?
Brian explains the benefits of "Situational Drilling" to improve your tennis game. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 232 1. Who are Situational Drills Good for? 2. What is a Situational Drill? 3. Why are Situational Drills Beneficial? 4. When is a good time to do Situational Drills? 5. Which Situational Drills are best? MIAMI OPEN RETRO TEE SHIRT Pick Your Favorite Color, Size and Style HERE WHO IS BRIAN? WHEN WILL THE TENNIS COURTS REOPEN?
Brian describes how Return of Serve practice can transform your tennis game. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 231 1. Find someone who can serve. 2. Find a Ball Machine with Elevated Projectile 3. Back Returns 4. Neutral Returns 5. Aggressive Returns MIAMI OPEN RETRO TEE SHIRT Pick Your Favorite Color, Size and Style HERE WHO IS BRIAN? WHEN WILL THE TENNIS COURTS REOPEN?
Brian incorporates movement into the 7-Day Kick Start Tennis Lesson Series. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 230 1. WARM UP MOVEMENT 2. FEET & LEGS 3. TRUNK & CORE 4. HAND & EYES 5. REPEAT - WITH BALL STRIKING 6. PROGRESSIONS - 30 -45 MIN WARM UP 7. SITUATIONAL DRILLS 8. POINT PLAY MIAMI OPEN RETRO TEE SHIRT Pick Your Favorite Color, Size and Style HERE WHO IS BRIAN? WHEN WILL THE TENNIS COURTS REOPEN?
Brian examines the usage of the term "punch" when considering the optimum visual technique for learning or improving your volley. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 225 1. Define a Volley 2. Different Volley Speeds 3. Different Volley Positions 4. Different Volley Contact 5. How to Practice Your Volley WHO IS BRIAN? Video Tip: Absorb and Push Volley Technique with Brian
Brian analyzes the Covid-19 crisis and tries to make and estimate of when it will be safe for tennis facilities to re-open. Daily Tennis Tip / Episode 224 1. Is Tennis The Best Sport for Social Distancing? 2. What Does the Data Say? 3. Metropolitan tennis courts 4. Suburban and Rural tennis facilities 5. Decision Makers: Public Parks, Private Clubs and HOA's WHO IS BRIAN? Find a Tennis Partner HERE
Brian analyzes John Isner power tennis game translated in the 1990s. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 223 1. Court Surface 2. Playing Styles 3. Training 4. Diet 5. Effect WHO IS BRIAN? FIND A TENNIS PARTNER ON BACKHAND CITY
Brian gets introspective and talks about his day to day life during self quarantine. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 222 1. Routines are important 2. Creative Outlets 3. New Revenue Streams 4. Catch Up with Long Lost Friends 5. My Cardio Isn't As Bad As I Thought 6. Roku Rocks! WHO IS BRIAN? FIND A TENNIS PARTNER ON BACKHAND CITY
Brian dives into the blood, sweat and tears with his life long marriage to the sport of tennis. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISOdE 221 1. Find a role model. 2 Develop a curiosity. 3. Build Habits 4. Be fractional better in different aspects of your game. 5. Develop Playing Style 6. Have a healthy skepticism 7. Go Live Xelerator Tennis System: A Fresh Start Guide on How To Play Smart Tennis
Which level tennis player are you? What defines these levels and how can you maintain your level as your age or even get better. Brian explores the differences between A, B, and C level tennis players. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 219 1. Before There Were Tennis Ratings 2. A Players = Advanced Skills 3. B Players = Intermediate Skills 4. C Players = Novice Skills Learn the corresponding Ratings for each of these levels to modernize your tennis game.' EXELERATOR TENNIS SYSTEM: A Fresh Start Guide on How To Play Smart Tennis
Change is never easy but if there is one thing that is certain in our life it is change. Brian examines the neuropathology of change and how great tennis players adapt to it and how Corona Virus is challenging peoples ability to adapt to new routines. Finally, what can you do to adapt to this change on and off the tennis court. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 216 1. What are we talking about? 2. Having a Plan B? 3. Some examples of Plan B for tennis players? 4. You are probably experiencing some forced neuropathology right now. 5. Can Covid-19 just made you a better tennis player? XELERATOR TENNIS SYSTEM: A Fresh Start Guide on How To Play Smart Tennis
Brian explains the "In and Out" Tennis Student. Are you one of these tennis players who is driven by results? DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 215 1. What is an In and Out Tennis Student? 2. Why is the result so important to this personality type? 3. How can you use this in a better way? 4. The Danger of Competitive Anxiety? 5. How can competition off a productive and positive mind set? XELERATOR TENNIS SYSTEM: A Fresh Start Guide on How To Play Smart Tennis
Is one part of your tennis game letting you down? If so, what can you do to get your game back on track? DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 214 1. Take a private tennis lesson. 2. Work around your strengths to cover up a weakness. 3. Change your patterns of play. 4. Adapt your positioning 5. Play weaker players. 6. Paradigm Shift XELERATOR TENNIS SYSTEM: A Fresh Start on How To Play Smart Tennis
Brian demonstrates the art of "getting out of the way" of your student's development. DAILY TENNIS TIP / EPISODE 213 1. You can lead a horse to water but you can't make them drink. 2. Student needs to take ownership of the stroke. 3. Recognize when you are solving a problem as opposed to creating a new one 4. Summarize the outcome 5. Trust the process. XELERATOR TENNIS SYSTEM: A Fresh Start Guide on How To Play Smart Tennis
Brian explains how to exploit your husbands strengths and expose his weaknesses on the tennis court. Daily Tennis Tip / Episode 175 5 Crucial Steps To Defeating Your Spouse 1. Keep the ball in play. 2. Keep the ball low with slice 3. Keep the ball deep 4. Play his backhand more 5. Wear something attractive to numb his killer instinct. Fill out Brian's Private Tennis Lesson application to begin your quest of beating your spouse in tennis. Check out the Live Tennis Scores from the ATP, WTA and ITF tennis tours.