Best Topspin Podcasts (2025)

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Early to Step

Play Pause

5+ y ago

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Download this Video The most difficult opponent we face is often the “dreaded pusher” – but in spite of this players consistency, this players movement, and often how “poor we think they look” – often the simplest issue here is that their soft floating moon balls deprive you and I of the rhythm we get […]…

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How and When to Come to the Net Based on ZONES 5:05

7y ago5:05

5:05

Today we show you how to successfully transition to the net using "zones." This video is for players with a PlayYourCourt rating of 59 and below. Click here to become a PlayYourCourt Member and get your custom video coaching: http://bit.ly/2T83dC8 This podcast was created off our YouTube lesson on this topic which you can watch here: https://youtu.…

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Add MORE POWER To Your Groundstrokes INSTANTLY 6:04

7y ago6:04

6:04

Today we show you a simple adjustment that will instantly add more power to your groundstrokes. This video is for players with a PlayYourCourt rating of 70 and up. Click here to get your custom video coaching: http://bit.ly/2T8Ar46 Here's an audio file of our YouTube video, you can check this lesson out here: https://youtu.be/gD13KtZescg…

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How To BEAT Your NERVES On The Tennis Court 6:03

7y ago6:03

6:03

Today we show you how to prevent nervousness from wrecking your game. This video is for players with a PlayYourCourt rating of 50 and up. Click here to become a PlayYourCourt Member and get your custom video coaching: http://bit.ly/2EkoCPg This podcast was created off our YouTube lesson on this topic which you can watch here: https://youtu.be/SrKT0…

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How To HIT A One-Handed Topspin BACKHAND - Tennis Backhand Lesson 8:12

7y ago8:12

8:12

Today we show you how to hit a one-handed topspin backhand. This video is for players with a PlayYourCourt rating of 70 and up. Click here to become a PlayYourCourt Member and get your custom video coaching: http://bit.ly/2Enhull This podcast was created off our YouTube lesson on this topic which you can watch here: https://youtu.be/32BWJip9xaQ…

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FIX These 3 MISTAKES And IMPROVE Your BACKHAND 3:53

7y ago3:53

3:53

Today we show you three common mistakes a lot of players make on their backhand. This video is for players with a PlayYourCourt rating of 79 and below. Click here to become a PlayYourCourt Member and get your custom video coaching: http://bit.ly/2V8BygJ This podcast was created off our YouTube lesson on this topic which you can watch here: https://…

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Hit FOREHANDS Like Nick Kyrgios 4:40

7y ago4:40

4:40

Today we dissect the Nick Kyrgios forehand. This video is for players with a PlayYourCourt rating of 80 and up. Click here to become a PlayYourCourt Member and get your custom video coaching: http://bit.ly/2El4Wek This podcast was created off our YouTube lesson on this topic which you can watch here: https://youtu.be/lixXpBWz7MM…

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Learn To WIN More Matches with BETTER DECISION Making 4:39

7y ago4:39

4:39

Today we show you how to win more matches by making better decisions. This video is for players with a PlayYourCourt rating of 60 and up. Click here to become a PlayYourCourt Member and get your custom video coaching: http://bit.ly/2EnuKq7 This podcast was created off our YouTube lesson on this topic which you can watch here: https://youtu.be/Kep1H…

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Is This MISTAKE Costing You Volley POWER? 6:14

7y ago6:14

6:14

Today we show you a common mistake that may be costing you volley power. This video is for players with a PlayYourCourt rating of 60 and up. Click here to become a PlayYourCourt Member and get your custom video coaching: http://bit.ly/2Em7dG0 This podcast was created off our YouTube lesson on this topic which you can watch here: https://youtu.be/kE…

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Quit SHANKING The Ball With This One SECRET 6:18

7y ago6:18

6:18

Today we show you how to "track" the ball better and eliminate your miss-hits. This video is for players with a PlayYourCourt rating of 60 and below. Click here to become a PlayYourCourt Member and get your custom video coaching: http://bit.ly/2EkSfjE This podcast was created off our YouTube lesson on this topic which you can watch here: https://yo…

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The GRIPS of Tennis and What We RECOMMEND That You Use 8:28

7y ago8:28

8:28

Today we give you a crash course on grips. This video is for all skill levels. Click here to become a PlayYourCourt Member and get your custom video coaching: http://bit.ly/2ElinLj This podcast was created off our YouTube lesson on this topic which you can watch here: https://youtu.be/DY_uu2MfPBQ

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How To Get More POWER on Drives and TOPSPIN By Shaping The Ball 8:54

7y ago8:54

8:54

Today we show the difference between driving versus shaping the ball. This video is for players with a PlayYourCourt rating of 70 and up. Click here to become a PlayYourCourt Member and get your custom video coaching: http://bit.ly/2V8yNvT This podcast was created off our YouTube lesson on this topic which you can watch here: https://youtu.be/VjXH5…

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How To HIT Short Angle VOLLEYS - Tennis Volley Lesson 2:40

7y ago2:40

2:40

Today we show you how to hit short angle volleys. This video is for players with a PlayYourCourt rating between 50 and 70. Click here to become a PlayYourCourt Member and get your custom video coaching: http://bit.ly/2V3cQyu This podcast was created off our YouTube lesson on this topic which you can watch here: https://youtu.be/XrwMgm0qi-Y…

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How to HIT Your 'Inside-Out' FOREHAND Like Roger Federer 4:49

7y ago4:49

4:49

Today we show you how to hit your inside-out forehand like Roger Federer. This video is for players with a PlayYourCourt rating of 80 and up. Click here to become a PlayYourCourt Member and get your custom video coaching: http://bit.ly/2V2NkJA This podcast was created off our YouTube lesson on this topic which you can watch here: https://youtu.be/y…

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How to HIT a better return of SERVE 5:34

7y ago5:34

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Today we show a couple of simple tricks to improve your return. This video is for players with a PlayYourCourt rating of 70 and below. Click here to become a PlayYourCourt Member and get your custom video coaching: http://bit.ly/2EkzNrf This podcast was created off our YouTube lesson on this topic which you can watch here: https://youtu.be/wsAw8JPP…

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How To Calm Your Nerves Like The Pros - Mental Training and Tips 3:27

7y ago3:27

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Today we show you how to calm your nerves like the pros. This video is for all skill levels. Click here to become a PlayYourCourt Member and get your custom video coaching: http://bit.ly/2Emt5Bk This podcast was created off our YouTube lesson on this topic which you can watch here: https://youtu.be/xYTurhF1JM0…

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How GRAVITY Can HELP Your Volleys 1:46

7y ago1:46

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Today we show you how gravity can help your volleys. This video is for all skill levels. Click here to become a PlayYourCourt Member and get your custom video coaching: http://bit.ly/2EjqmZ6 This podcast was created off our YouTube lesson on this topic which you can watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQ0c9YXGwyU…

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How This Hammer Will Give You MORE POWER On Your FOREHAND 4:22

7y ago4:22

4:22

Today we show you how a hammer can make you hit your forehand harder. This video is for players with a PlayYourCourt rating of 60 and up. Click here to become a PlayYourCourt Member and get your custom video coaching: http://bit.ly/2EkRoQ0 This podcast was created off our YouTube lesson on this topic which you can watch here: https://youtu.be/BLykD…

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How To BEAT The Dreaded PUSHER 6:12

7y ago6:12

6:12

Today we show you a simple drill that will add instant power to your serve. This video is for players with a PlayYourCourt rating of 50 and up. Click here to become a PlayYourCourt Member and get your custom video coaching: http://bit.ly/2V5GL9a This podcast was created off our YouTube lesson on this topic which you can watch here: https://youtu.be…

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DO NOT punch your volleys, DO THIS Instead 3:43

7y ago3:43

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Today we debunk the myth that you should "punch" your volleys. This video is for players with a PlayYourCourt rating of 80 and below. Click here to become a PlayYourCourt Member and get your custom video coaching: http://bit.ly/2V8WofY This podcast was created off our YouTube lesson on this topic which you can watch here: https://www.youtube.com/wa…

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How 3 FINGERS Can Add 15+ MPH To Your Serve 5:44

7y ago5:44

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Today we show you a simple drill that will add instant power to your serve. This video is for players with a PlayYourCourt rating of 50 and up. Click here to become a PlayYourCourt Member and get your custom video coaching: http://bit.ly/2V8ySzS This podcast was created off our YouTube lesson on this topic which you can watch here: https://youtu.be…

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SIMPLE Tennis Footwork Drill For FASTER Feet - The "Split Step" 4:38

7y ago4:38

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Today we show you a simple adjustment that will improve your footwork instantly. This video is for players with a PlayYourCourt rating of 79 and below. Click here to become a PlayYourCourt Member and get your custom video coaching: http://bit.ly/2V8yKQU This podcast was created off our YouTube lesson which you can watch here: https://youtu.be/adQBF…

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How To Prevent Tennis Elbow - Tennis Health Tip 2:07

7y ago2:07

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Suffering from tennis elbow? Today we show you how to avoid tennis elbow. This podcast is for all skill levels. Click here to get your custom video coaching: https://bit.ly/2V97SjI This podcast was created from our YouTube lesson which you view here: https://youtu.be/fAH6kUuKvKQ

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Wall to the Ball

7y ago

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Both Roger Federer and Bianca Andreescu square the face to the incoming ball – though still moving forward they have both “aligned the wall to the ball.” Tom Stow often introduced the simplicity of the volley technique by using a stool or chair such that the […]

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The Other Side of the Net

8y ago

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http://dg2e30wx7kvei.cloudfront.net/eti_network/ETI_TheOtherSideOfTheNet.mp4 Download this Video Some time ago I was in Sacramento watching the Power Shares tour event – Courier, Sampras, McEnroe and Blake. James Blake beat John McEnroe in the finals – Mac having beaten Courier, and Blake easily beat an injured Pete Sampras (who was looking very sl…

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Listen to your hits

8+ y ago

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Watching the ball - moving into position - you can always listen to the outcome!

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ETI 041 | Quantum Tennis/Golf 2:35

10+ y ago2:35

2:35

Many interesting parallels have been drawn between the tennis serve and the golf swing. Once the tennis player (or golfer) gets the feel for the mechanical elements of the serve (or golf swing) then rhythm becomes the overriding issue. Does the swing build smoothly and gracefully? Is there economy of effort? Can the server (golfer) swing easily yet…

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ETI 039 | Improvise (when necessary) on the tennis court 3:25

10+ y ago3:25

3:25

A few years ago I was encouraged to take a class in improvisational theater. It took me months to find the courage (stage fright and more) but I finally enrolled and then thoroughly enjoyed this class within the Stanford continuing studies program.By Jim McLennan | Tennis Instructor

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ETI 038 | Dead Hands 2:47

10+ y ago2:47

2:47

The 3 R's of tennis - ready, read (where the ball is going) react! As to your reaction - what precisely is your first move? What moves first, what initiates your preparation? Really an important question.By Jim McLennan | Tennis Instructor

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ETI 037 | The Art of Winning 2:58

11y ago2:58

2:58

80% of the points in professional end with an error, 20% with a winner. As regards unforced errors, if your opponent never misses and is patient as the day is long, would you consider missing a routine forehand in the 12th shot of a rally a forced or unforced error. I am now believing that errors are simply errors, and the distinction is unnecessar…

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ETI 036 | Spin – Changing Two Things at Once 2:29

11y ago2:29

2:29

Three factors control your tennis shot - not your feet, not your eyes, not your balance (though all of those do help) but the only three elements are; Angle of the racquet face, Swing Path and Tempo.By Jim McLennan | Tennis Instructor

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ETI 035 | The Dead Spot on the Racquet Face 3:08

11y ago3:08

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Swing path, type of spin, power, 3d playback (with Zepp) but perhaps the most interesting as well as the most useful is the data that shows where you make contact on the racquet face. And before going further, one of the most important (IF NOT THE MOST IMPORTANT) skills in the game of tennis is concentration, focus, and closely and continually watc…

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ETI034 | Creating your own Report Card 4:42

11y ago4:42

4:42

Take a few moments with the following report card - a method to either evaluate your own skills, or use this with your coach or regular practice partner. The idea is to take a deeper look at your "Use" - the broader issues that influence all you do on court, your awareness, the elements that make you a strong player, but equally perhaps the element…

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Episode 06 - Samson S 1:58:38

11+ y ago1:58:38

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In this episode we sit down with Samson S from Samson & Swift / 22nd Precinct / Tribal Productions. This 2 hour conversation covers deep rap history, the pervasiveness of the original New York sound and it's affect places as far away as Seattle and Atlanta, Samson S's beef with DJ Shadow, listening to early soul and funk records before the genesis …

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Episode 05 - Draze 1:37:43

11+ y ago1:37:43

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In this episode we sit down with Seattle MC Draze to talk about all sorts of issues including his video for the song "The Hood Ain't The Same" (**disclaimer** I directed it) and gentrification, mandatory minimum sentencing laws, the crack epidemic, racism, manhood, and dreams dying hard. Fabulous conversation. Please enjoy.…

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Episode 04 - James "Truth" Browne 1:40:01

12y ago1:40:01

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In this episode we sit down with Tribal Productions member James "Truth" Browne. James was one of the founding members of Tribal Productions - perhaps before Tribal was Tribal - and was active as a solo artist within Tribal and also in the group Union of Opposites. We speak about his time in Tribal, watching the formation of the group, the Pharmacy…

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Episode 03 - Freedom Allah 1:21:55

12y ago1:21:55

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In this episode we sit down with Freedom Allah, lifelong Seattle resident, to talk about Seattle hip-hop history, the Central District and the South End of Seattle and their gentrification, the Seattle Public School's mandatory bussing program of the 90's, messages in hip-hop, life, love, contentment and the conditions of the modern world. Perhaps …

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Episode 02 - Jake One 1:23:28

12y ago1:23:28

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In this episode of the Do The Math Podcast we sit down with Seattle's own, the legendary Grammy nominated producer, album cut assassin and blap architect Jake One. Jake has a particularly interesting perspective on the Tribal Productions crew, seeing them from their absolute genesis point as kids performing at Garfield High School talent shows to p…

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Episode 01 - DJ Topspin 1:27:54

12y ago1:27:54

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In this episode of the Do The Math Podcast we sit down with Seattle's own DJ Topspin AKA Blendiana Jones to talk about the genesis of his involvement in DJ'ing, learning production, his attendance of the recent sold out Macklemore show at Key Arena, the idea of musical curators, and a variety of other topics.…

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Episode 00 - Prelude 29:10

12y ago29:10

29:10

Hello and welcome to the Do The Math Podcast! In our first episode we will be giving you a prelude of sorts of the content to come. Our goal: Telling Seattle stories...long form interviews with the creators, innovators and legends of our Seattle Hip-Hop community.