In this episode, Ryan helps you determine the right strategy to use against your opponent.

In this episode. Ryan explains a common mistake he see rec players make on their two hander take back.

In this episode, Ryan helps you hit your overheads the correct speed and with the right amount of control.

In this episode, Ryan explains how the non-hitting hand should be used to help you change your grip like the pros.

In this episode, Ryan encourages you to measure your toss timing. First, go out and film yourself serving. Using an analysis app, start the timer when the ball is at head level during your toss and see how long it takes for you to make contact. The best serves use a toss timing between .6 and .9 seconds. The best apps to use for analysis are OnForm, Coach’s Eye, Hudl, Dartfish, CMV, ICLOO.

In this episode, Ryan talks about the value of lobbing high to force an error from your opponent. He also discusses how to handle your opponent’s really high lob as well.

In this episode, Ryan explains what to do when your opponent comes to the net. His first choice would be hitting the ball low to your opponent, but if you want to go for a passing shot down the line is your best option.

In this episode, Ryan explains why it is often not in your best interest to worry about how fast your first service.

In this episode Ryan explains why setting the racket where the ball is going to arrive will greatly improve the consistency of your valleys.

In this episode, Ryan shares too easy aiming strategies you can use in your next singles match.

In this episode, Ryan help you pre-plan where you’re going to aim your return of service. This is important in both singles and doubles as it helps to break serve more often.

In this episode Ryan gives you his #1 tip for becoming a more consistent tennis player.

In this episode, Ryan encourages you to hit really high lobs that force your opponent into an overhead error.

In this episode Ryan helps you with serve consistency by reminding you to keep your head up while hitting your serve.

In this episode Ryan helps you run down more drop shots and win more points when you get up to that ball.

In this episode Ryan explains how hitting deep in your opponent’s court is often best accomplished by hitting higher over the net.

In this episode Ryan explains the concept that it’s much more important to give your opponent the shot they don’t want to receive then it is for you to hit the shot that you want to hit.

In this episode Ryan encourages you to get your racket back early when hitting ground strokes. Late racket preparation causes many problems and will ensure that you don’t play your best possible tennis.

In this episode Ryan explains a really simple doubles aiming strategy that’ll help you win a lot more matches.

In this episode Ryan explains a really simple drill that you can use the next time you go out and play so you learn to hit your ground strokes really deep.

In this episode Ryan gives you a simple way to practice keeping your head up while serving.

In this episode, Ryan talks about the importance of having your strings face forward towards your target for a really long time. Without a doubt the players with the longest contact zones are the most consistent players.

In this episode Ryan encourages you to throw your racket in your yard to work on the throwing motion you should use during your serve.

In this episode Ryan talks with Claire Carter about five ways players can gain confidence, win more matches, and play much better tennis. Follow her on Instagram @clairecartertennis.

In this episode Ryan talks about how Roger Federer swing is much different now than it was when he was 12 years old. When you let your swing naturally develop, the way Federer allowed his, that’s when you’ll naturally develop your best swing.

In this episode Ryan helps you shorten the swing on your volley by trying what he calls the “frozen volley”.

In this episode Ryan talks with Joel Myers about 5 of his favorite tips that’ll get you winning more matches and playing much better tennis. Follow Joel on Instagram @joel_myers_tennis.

In this episode Ryan explains how using the 2-1-2 formula on your forehands helps give you a lot more control and confidence.

In this episode Ryan encourages you to hit low volleys in singles down the line. It’s so hard to win the point with a low Valley, so rather than hitting a cross court which gets you quickly out of position, keep the ball in front of you by hitting down the line. Then, close off the net and try to hit a higher volley shirt cross court.

In this episode Ryan explains how the proper service motion brings the racket in over your head and that your hand mimics the saluting motion.

In this episode Ryan gives you a couple ways to improve your tennis game if you’re stuck in the house and can’t get out on the courts.

In this episode Ryan gives you three common scenarios where it’s better to force your opponent into an error than to attempt hitting a winner.

In this episode Ryan encourages you to ask your tennis coach to film your technique so you know what you look like. When your coach films you at the beginning of the lesson they can show you a before and after comparison of what you used to look like and now what you look like at the end of the lesson after they’ve taught you.

In this episode Ryan gives you one simple tip that’ll really help you hit a better side spin serve.

In this episode Ryan explains how your racket speed is used to both make the ball travel over the net and make the ball spin. When you learn how to swing faster but not hit the ball faster that’s when you learn ultimate control over the ball.

In this episode Ryan gives you some great tips on how to be a great lesson taker.

In this episode Ryan encourages you to aim for your opponents body more often when serving. Not only will you be more consistent and hit a higher percentage of serves in the box, but you’ll also force your opponent to be jammed and hit more return errors.

In this episode Ryan encourages you to run around weak balls to your back hand and hit them as aggressive forehands.

In this episode Ryan gives you three great tips that will help you win more doubles points. Be sure to send this podcast to all your doubles friends so you’re all on the same page and can work better as a team. 2MinuteTennis.net

In this episode Ryan talks about a very specific situation we’ve all been in. It’s when your opponent comes to the net and valleys short and now you’re running forward needing to attempt a passing shot. In this situation it’s almost always best to hit this passing shot down the line.

In this episode Ryan talks about how hitting a great shot can often lead to you losing the point. He also gives you simple strategic and movement advice to keep this from happening.

In this episode Ryan explains the two reasons you lose matches and how to improve both of these facets of your game.

In this episode Ryan talks about how serving in bowling in doubles can give you a huge advantage over your opponents.

In this episode Ryan talks about how important it is that you have specific intentions every time you hit the ball. The more specific you are with what you’re trying to do with each shot the better the result will be and the better your technique will be as well.

In this episode Ryan talks with Gary Kushnirovich from @tenniswithgary on Instagram (follow him) about 5 of his favorite tips for recreational players to win more matches and play better tennis.

In this episode Ryan gives you a simple doubles aiming strategy that’ll give you a huge advantage over your opponents in your next match.

In this episode Ryan sits down with USPTA Elite Pro Nick Nemeroff to discuss Nick’s 5 favorite tips that’ll get you playing much better tennis.

In this episode Ryan gives you a lot of great tips to help you have the perfect toss.

In this episode Ryan talks about the importance of having a great ready position when up at the net. Most players have a lazy ready position that doesn’t actually help them be ready for their families. Having a great ready position gives you a big advantage over your opponents when you’re at the net.

In this episode Ryan talks about how deceiving the net is since we can see through it. Most mistakes occur into the net so if you can remember to lift the ball up over the net you reduce your errors and win a lot more matches.

In this episode Ryan talks about how important it is to close the rocket face prior to contact on your ground strokes. Closing the rocket face (tilting the strings down toward the ground) helps you have a more consistent contact because you’ll hit the back of the ball a lot more often.

In this episode Ryan reminds you that you need to be split stepping every time your opponent hits the ball. You’ll get to more balls and be on better balance when hitting.

In this episode Ryan talks about the three types of returns in doubles and how to strategize with your partner so you can break serve more often.

Most amateur players are taught to set the rocket above contact on volleys and chop high to low. All this does is increase off-center shots and reduce consistency for the majority of players who try this. Instead, try setting the racket at the height of contact and pushing flat through it. You’ll hit the sweet spot a lot more often and you were consistency will go way up.

In this episode Ryan talks about the benefits of keeping your head super still on every shot you hit.

In this episode Ryan explains why you should put a brand new grip on your racket on a regular basis.

In this episode Ryan talks about the importance of preplanning where your position yourself on the court when hitting a shot. Many players aim for specific targets on the court but never think about where they’ll move on the court after executing those shots.

In this episode Ryan talks about the false concept that you don’t have enough time to change your grip on your volleys.

In this episode Ryan talks about the well-known doubles strategy of “down the middle solved the riddle” when both opponents are up at the net.

In this episode Ryan explains the importance of knowing if your opponents a lob has top spinner slice. By knowing what spin is on the ball you can more correctly determine if you should be doing everything you can to get the ball out of the air or simply run back and let it bounce in hidden easy law back.

In this episode Ryan talks about the importance of hitting the appropriate shot for the situation.

In this episode Ryan talks about the importance of staying patient and not judging yourself when learning new skills and strategies.

In this episode Ryan talks about a very frustrating topic. Many players lose matches Against who they feel are inferior players. Here are two tips to help reduce the chance that you lose to an inferior player again.

In this episode Ryan gives a quick tip to win more points when you come to the net in singles.

In this episode Ryan explains why swinging up more during your ground strokes will help you gain the added control you’re looking for.

In this episode Ryan explains why you should hit your overheads in doubles to the opponent who is closest to the net.

In this episode Ryan helps you gain perspective on winning and losing points during a match. You’ll probably be shocked to hear the point winning percentages of Federer , Djokovic, and Nadal.

In this episode Ryan explains why moving through your volley is better than trying to stop and volley.

I’m this episode Ryan encourages you to swing fast on second serves by imparting spin on the ball. Most players think that swinging fast means that you’re trying to hit the ball fast. But that just isn’t true. Use your increased racket speed on seconds serves toward imparting spin and you’ll gain a ton of confidence and hold serve more often.

In this episode Ryan explains why hitting really high lobs will help you win more points by forcing your opponent into an error.

In this episode Ryan explains why tossing more forward into the quart helps you get more power on your serve and also helps fix serves that land long.

In this episode Ryan explains why having your own strategic rules that you follow in certain situations allows you to then predict the shots your opponents hit in those same situations.

In this episode Ryan gives three tips on how to improve your on the rise ground strokes.

In this episode Ryan encourages you to let the ball bounce twice when practicing against a wall.

In this episode Ryan talks about the importance of making your opponent hit a first volley. When your opponent comes to the net don’t just go for the passing shot right away but force them to hit a volley instead. You’ll be shocked how many of your opponents struggle with that first volley especially if you had a load to their feet.

In this episode Ryan talks about the importance of preplanning where you’re going to hit your return of serve in singles.

In this episode I talk about my new video analysis certification that’ll be unveiled in 2020. This one-of-a-kind certification will teach you how to analyze technique on video to help your own game, your child’s game, and your student’s game. I’ll even teach you how to make video private lessons so you can start a business teaching tennis players all around the world.

In this episode Ryan asks you to write down a list of all the shots you hate when your opponent uses it against you. Then keep that list with you during your matches and make sure to use those shots and strategies against your opponent.

This episode is all about deliberate and purposeful shadow swinging.

In this episode Ryan talks about the importance of creating the proper match up in singles when it comes to the ground strokes you’re hitting in the ground strokes your opponent is hitting.

In this episode Ryan talks about the importance of filming yourself and reviewing your technique on a regular basis.

In this episode Ryan simplifies where you can name your volleys when your partner is serving in doubles.

Ryan talks about using your service to set up your second shot. Most recreational players only worry about getting their serve in but using your serve to open up the court and hit your second shot away from your opponent will help you hold serve more often.

In this episode Ryan discusses the importance of following the “grip, body, swing “in order to maximize your technique improvement.

Changing up the way you hit by using different types of spin is a great way to make your opponent uncomfortable. In this episode Ryan explains why slice is an important shot to develop and gives you simple tips on how to effectively execute it.

Drop shots are a great tactic to use in your singles and doubles matches. In this episode Ryan gives you three tips that will help you win more points with the drop shot in your upcoming matches.

In this episode Ryan explains why it’s so important you don’t put down worst players who beat you. The reason for this is because they actually taught you how to beat players who are better than you.

In this episode Ryan talks about how you can pre-plan your doubles return of serve placement to help you and your partner break serve more often.

In this episode Ryan helps you with the dreaded short ball. Many players struggle with this seemingly easy shot, but simply changing your mindset about what you’re trying to accomplish with this ball can make all the difference.

In this episode, Ryan discuss is the difference between offense of an defense of overheads and how to win more points in both situations.

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Most players think hitting lower over the net than your opponent gives them an advantage. In this episode, Ryan explains how doing the opposite can actually lead to you winning a lot more matches.

In this episode, Ryan explains the key to properly predicting where your opponents will hit the ball. This is one of my favorite topics to teach and following this advice is guaranteed to help you win more matches.

In this episode, Ryan encourages you to pull out your phone and record yourself hitting tennis balls. Once you know what you look like you’ll be able to make the necessary changes to win more matches and play better tennis.

In this episode, Ryan gives you five tips to feel more confident at net and help you win a lot more points.

In this episode, Ryan explains why hitting few were passing shots and actually aiming for your opponent’s feet when they come to the net will help you win a lot more points.

In this episode, Brian talks about the advantages of hitting cross court while at the baseline in singles.

In this episode, Ryan discusses the importance of beginning the backswing the moment you see your opponent hit the ball.

A small percentage of amateur players are specific with each shot they’re trying to hit. In this episode, Ryan explains the importance of not only aiming your shots to a specific target but also pre-planning where you’ll move on the court after you hit each shot.

One of the worst things that can happen when you’re excited to go to the courts to play is having three people show up and having to play two against one. In this episode, Ryan explains two ways to play that help you have a lot more fun when playing with three people

Hitting a successful passing shot or lob feels great when playing singles. But in this episode, Ryan explains why simply hitting the ball right to the approaching opponent may be the best way to win the highest percentage of points.

Learning tennis can be hard for both adults and kids alike. In this episode, I talk with Nick Bennett about the importance of the Net Generation R.O.G.Y. pathway for both coach AND student success. Follow Nick on social media: Instagram - @mptnns, FB - @matchpoint10s, Twitter - @mp10spro.

Learning a new grip can be very frustrating. In this episode Ryan, explains why learning a new grip is so hard and what you really should be focusing on to gain the improvement you’re looking for when holding the racket differently.

Rarely do amateur players pick a specific air target over the net. In this episode, Ryan explains not only why you need to pick the proper air target but how to choose the correct target.

In this episode, Ryan breaks down the 2019 Wimbledon men’s final with Nick Nemeroff. Follow Nick on Twitter @nnemeroff. For 100’s of video lessons visit 2MinuteTennis.net.

In this episode, Ryan talks with ATP tour expert Nick Nemeroff about the upcoming 2019 Wimbledon men’s final between Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. For 100’s of Video lessons that’ll improve your confidence visit 2MinuteTennis.net.

Most amateur players do not move correctly after hitting a successful lob over at their opponent’s head. In this episode, Ryan explains exactly where to move after you had a great lob so you can maximize your chances of winning the point.

Most players focus solely on what to do with the racket arm on there for hand. In this episode, Ryan explains what you should be doing with your non-hitting hand so you can improve the control and racquet speed on your forehand.

Most players when they think about racket maintenance think about restringing their racket. In this episode, Ryan explains why regripping your racket can lead to more confidence, more power, and overall a much better hitting experience.

When your opponent misses a return of serve it’s really important that you pay attention to which shot they missed. In this episode, Ryan gives you really simple advice on how to hold serve more often by forcing your opponent to hit the return on the side where they just missed. For 300 more ways to increase your confidence on court visit 2MinuteTennis.net.

Sometimes in tennis and in life, space things can get pretty hard. In this episode Ryan explains why two simple words can be all the believe you need to keep going forward toward your goals. For hundreds of tips to improve your tennis game visit 2MinuteTennis.net.

The overhead can give both pro and amateur players a lot of trouble. In this episode, Ryan gives you simple tips to improve what can be a very frustrating shot for many players. If you struggle with your overhead, join 2MinuteTennis.net to learn exactly how to win more points with this critical shot.

In this episode, Ryan explains why you must be as specific as possible when hitting a shot and how it’s actually the preferred way to determine your best technique. For hundreds of more tips visit 2MinuteTennis.net.

Many players hit their serve in isolation… meaning, they think of it as merely a way to start the point. In this episode, Ryan explains how you can win a lot more points by aiming your serve in a very specific way that’ll set up your second shot for success. If you’re tired of losing matches to players you know you can beat, subscribe to 2MinuteTennis.net.

Hitting off-center shots is extremely common in amateur tennis. In this episode, Ryan explains how keeping your head still during contact will help you hit the sweet spot more often and gives you two ways to help ensure your head doesn’t move during contact.

We’ve all been taught that the proper place to stand when serving in singles is near the center mark in the middle of the baseline. In this episode, Ryan explains how you can benefit from standing in the doubles serving position while playing singles and how it can buy you a lot of free points.

The most common passing shot attempt in amateur tennis is cross court. In this episode, Ryan explains the three reasons why it’s smarter to hit most of your passing shots down the line.

One of the many differences between amateur doubles and pro doubles is that pros always talk between every point and amateurs rarely talk. In this episode, Ryan hope you understand why it’s so important to talk with your partner between every point and how it will lead to winning a lot more doubles matches.

Most amateur players hate dealing with high bouncing ground strokes. In this episode, Ryan gives you three tips on how you can reduce how often you deal with high balls, how are you can make cleaner contact on them, and the type of shot you should be attempting to negate the advantage your opponent is trying to gain.

We all have our favorite shots we like hitting as tennis players. But too often we give our opponents a chance to find their rhythm by hitting the same type of shot over and over again.In this episode, Ryan explains why you need to mix things up to keep your opponent off-balance and uncomfortable.

Nothing I teach is as controversial as the grip system I teach for volleys. In this episode, Ryan explains why it’s OK to use a different grip on your forehand and backhand volley’s.

We often want to copy our favorite pro and the technique they use on their shots. On this episode, Ryan explains why you shouldn’t copy of the unique styles of a specific player but rather the basic building blocks that pros learn as kids.

Many players complain that they practice well but then can’t transfer that level of play into their matches. In this episode, Ryan explains the four basic situations you’ll encounter in a point and how you can practice those situations so you win more matches.

Most amateur players love staying back at the baseline. In this episode, Ryan explains why you need to sprinkle in going to the net to increase your winning percentage.

Players always want more power, control, spin, consistency, etc. in this episode, Ryan explains the MOST important characteristic of winning shots.

Basing the shot you attempt on the situation you’re in is not something most amateurs think about. In this episode, Ryan explains how matching your shot to your situation will lead to you winning more more matches.

Simple adjustments to your match strategy can make a huge difference. In this episode, Ryan shares five tips you can implement right away to win more singles matches.

How often you’re able to get to net has a direct effect on your ability to win against certain players. In this episode, Ryan gives his advice on how you can improve your serve and volley game so you can win more matches and play better tennis.

What’s your definition of a lob? In this episode, Ryan gives his definitions of both offensive and defensive lobs and encourages you to hit more defensive lobs.

The topspin serve gives you confidence, margin for error, and even lowers your opponent’s level of play. In this episode, Ryan shares five tips that will easily help you improve this much needed shot.

The reasons you lose matches can boiled down to two main categories. In this episode, Ryan explains why you’re inability to hit targets and your lack of correct court positioning are keeping you from winning your most important matches.

The overhead can be a frustrating shot for amateur players. In this episode, Ryan gives three tips that’ll instantly help you win more points with your overhead.

Negative self talk is, in my opinion, the leading reason why players struggle mentally during matches. In this episode, Ryan explains a simple yet effective way to win the tough matches you’re currently losing.

Rarely do amateur doubles players move correctly when a lob is hit in doubles. In this episode, Ryan gives you simple to follow advice to follow so you can have a big advantage during the common doubles situation.

The split step is one of the most overlooked concepts by amateur players looking to win more matches. In this episode, Ryan explains the three characteristics of the perfect split step, when to split, why to split, how to practice it, and even the mental benefits of split stepping perfectly.

Many club players struggle at the beginning of the match because of their prematch warm up doesn’t actually prepares them for competition. Here are six easy to apply tips that’ll help you play your best tennis right from the first point.

Instead going for the passing shot the moment your opponent approaches the net, there are two shots you can hit that will get you out of trouble and even allow you to win without much risk.

When you attempt to change technique, whether for yourself or for someone else, you must be sure you’re fixing the problem and not a symptom. To make sure you’re diagnosing technique properly, be sure to follow the order of grip, body, and swing.

The tennis scoring system requires that you to win points while your opponent is serving. In this episode, Ryan explains the choices you have while returning serve in singles and doubles.

Many tennis players struggle with their forehands. And the non-hitting arm can cause many of the problems that frustrate these players to no end. In this episode, Ryan explains a simple yet incredibly effective way to gain the much needed control you desire on your forehands.

Hitting the net is the most common way players lose points. To fix this, you must intentionally aim a specific height over the net on every ball. When you combine air targets AND court targets your consistency rises, you become more confident, and you’ll win a heck of a lot more matches.

When it comes to aiming your shots in doubles it can be hard to know exactly what’s correct. In this episode, Ryan explains a super simple way to choose where to aim so that you’re right 80% of the time.

If you’re tired of losing matches, you may just need to lower their level of play rather than just increase your own. Here are two simple ways to lower your opponent’s level of play.

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