http://www.fatcatnewsvideo.com/ The #1 News Videos Site on the Planet. http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Argotic Syndication Framework 2008.0.2.0, http://www.codeplex.com/Argotic Fri, 18 May 2012 12:29:09 GMT www.essentialtennis.com This is a recording of the very first Essential Tennis Q&A video Hangout on Google Plus! During this session I answer viewer questions that range in topic quite a lot, including -Stepping in on one handed backhand. -Should parents coach their own children? -Is it good to take a break if you get burned out on tennis? -What should you do if your grip changes during your service motion? -What's the best way to get into the tennis industry? -Lots more! If you'd like to participate during a future Q&A Hangout with Ian then put Essential Tennis into one of your circles on Google Plus: plus.google.com http://www.fatcatnewsvideo.com/VideoDetail.aspx?pv=yt&assetId=4pHHmotkOrU Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT No Description Available http://www.fatcatnewsvideo.com/VideoDetail.aspx?pv=yt&assetId=GOcatQgUREQ Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT www.essentialtennis.com I get tired just watching this guy practice! This is a video of Rafael Nadal getting run side to side like a crazy person by his coach. There were targets in either corner of the baseline on the other side and Lopez was keeping track of how many shots were made on the other side. http://www.fatcatnewsvideo.com/VideoDetail.aspx?pv=yt&assetId=xpfcuanlWOc Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT www.essentialtennis.com Here's a quick clip of Rafael Nadal practicing running around his backhand to crush forehands. Big shots! http://www.fatcatnewsvideo.com/VideoDetail.aspx?pv=yt&assetId=RsLgd4eH3Q4 Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT www.essentialtennis.com Here is Roger Federer doing his best Pete Sampras impression with a jump overhead! Both in full speed and slow motion. http://www.fatcatnewsvideo.com/VideoDetail.aspx?pv=yt&assetId=KcSdmb98pJI Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT www.essentialtennis.com Serve and volley has become more and more difficult at the pro level but it is still a VERY viable strategy at the recreational level! How can you be successful using it? In this video I will share key 2 of 3 hitting your first volley (typically called a transition volley) as effectively as possible. I'm going to show you the top 5 keys to hitting a solid transition volley: 1. Initiating the shot by stepping onto your outside foot. 2. Making a solid unit-turn to set up the racket. 3. Making contact with at least a slightly open face. 4. Having soft hands at contact. 5. Actively transferring your weight through the shot. This is a jam-packed video lesson full of technique keys. If you can implement them successfully then the quality of your first volley will increase dramatically! http://www.fatcatnewsvideo.com/VideoDetail.aspx?pv=yt&assetId=26xSSD03YiI Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT www.essentialtennis.com Here's a few clips of Novak Djokovic drilling his backhand approach shot and net skills with fellow countryman Zimonjic. I find it extremely interesting (and inspiring!) that even though being successful at the net has become so difficult in the professional game, and the baseline is where most points are won and lost, Novak is still taking the time to sharpen this part of his game during a practice session. Definitely a lesson to by learned for recreational players! http://www.fatcatnewsvideo.com/VideoDetail.aspx?pv=yt&assetId=H1LdcFqdelw Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT www.essentialtennis.com Serve and volley has become more and more difficult at the pro level but it is still a VERY viable strategy at the recreational level! How can you be successful using it? In this video I will share key 2 of 3 gathering your balance after making those first few strides by using a correctly timed and executed split step. Incredibly important! http://www.fatcatnewsvideo.com/VideoDetail.aspx?pv=yt&assetId=-dQa7LayY6k Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT www.essentialtennis.com Serve and volley has become more and more difficult at the pro level but it is still a VERY viable strategy at the recreational level! How can you be successful using it? In this video I will share key 1 of three getting your body's balance leaning forward aggressively and under control as you make contact and follow through with your serve. http://www.fatcatnewsvideo.com/VideoDetail.aspx?pv=yt&assetId=3Grz6qBc4TU Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT www.essentialtennis.com In this video Andy Murray is rallying with David Ferrer when a shot hits off the net cord and then crushes an unidentified flying object! Great job by David Ferrer to maintain his focus http://www.fatcatnewsvideo.com/VideoDetail.aspx?pv=yt&assetId=dOCMykkUDkk Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT www.essentialtennis.com Short court or "mini tennis" as it is often called is NOT just for low level or beginner level tennis players. This is video 3 in a 3 part series all about how to use short court as effectively as possible to benefit your own tennis game. In this video you're going to learn three extremely important elements of executing short court correctly technique, footwork, and having some kind of goal. Get out there and start using these tips right away! http://www.fatcatnewsvideo.com/VideoDetail.aspx?pv=yt&assetId=CIChReunus0 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT www.essentialtennis.com Short court or "mini tennis" as it is often called is NOT just for low level or beginner level tennis players. This is video 1 in a 3 part series all about how to use short court as effectively as possible to benefit your own tennis game. In this video you're going to learn why it's so important and also see an example of a TOP level professional tennis player using short court to warm up for a hitting session! http://www.fatcatnewsvideo.com/VideoDetail.aspx?pv=yt&assetId=seXi6SPQt7Q Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT www.essentialtennis.com Short court or "mini tennis" as it is often called is NOT just for low level or beginner level tennis players. This is video 1 in a 3 part series all about how to use short court as effectively as possible to benefit your own tennis game. In this video you're going to learn why it's so important and also see an example of a TOP level professional tennis player using short court to warm up for a hitting session! http://www.fatcatnewsvideo.com/VideoDetail.aspx?pv=yt&assetId=wFAazh6p2BY Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT www.essentialtennis.com The Split step is one of the very most important parts of your footwork on the court and yet SO many recreational players completely skip it. In this video I will share a crucial part of split step success timing. If you don't time your split step properly you'll be wasting time that you could be using to actually get to the ball. Don't let that happen to you! http://www.fatcatnewsvideo.com/VideoDetail.aspx?pv=yt&assetId=jtWMP75377k Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT www.essentialtennis.com The split step is an incredibly vital part of tennis footwork and yet SO many recreational players completely skip it. In this video (my personal favorite of the three) I show you some of the "secrets" of the pros, exactly how they're able to move around the court so seamlessly during competitive point play. Really cool stuff! http://www.fatcatnewsvideo.com/VideoDetail.aspx?pv=yt&assetId=UG5Z5fs4-Ms Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT www.essentialtennis.com The split step is one of the very most important parts of tennis footwork around the court and yet it gets completely ignored by SO many recreational players. In this first of three instructional videos I outline exactly why the split step is so important and then use David Ferrer as an example to teach the three most important technique elements when performing one. http://www.fatcatnewsvideo.com/VideoDetail.aspx?pv=yt&assetId=u2xAK9p2hIM Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT www.essentialtennis.com Do NOT practice your serve with 5 balls in your opposite hand! Check out the no-look spin shot he hits at about 10 seconds in http://www.fatcatnewsvideo.com/VideoDetail.aspx?pv=yt&assetId=W6dNCMhhhDU Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT www.essentialtennis.com I don't know about the rest of you but I think Novak Djokovic's serve sounds pretty awesome in slow motion, haha. Enjoy! http://www.fatcatnewsvideo.com/VideoDetail.aspx?pv=yt&assetId=82fH1sR4eUo Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT www.essentialtennis.com Here's a clip of Novak Djokovic hitting some forehands in slow motion during a practice session in Cincinnati, Ohio. http://www.fatcatnewsvideo.com/VideoDetail.aspx?pv=yt&assetId=Me1tzm1nnWk Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT www.essentialtennis.com Here's a slow motion clip of Rafael Nadal hitting backhands during a practice session in Cincinnati, Ohio. http://www.fatcatnewsvideo.com/VideoDetail.aspx?pv=yt&assetId=-d8IeILwDvo Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT