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Baseline Intelligence is a podcast dedicated to providing a broad array of insights and perspectives for both highly competitive and recreational tennis players. In addition to comprehensive discussions related to proper technique, helpful practice, training and strategy recommendations, this podcast explores the dimensions of important mental training, and the application and interpretation of meaningful tennis analytics. Just as important, this podcast aims to be a fun, entertaining and informative listen that includes candid interviews with top ATP and WTA players, up-and-coming tour players, top NCAA men’s and women’s tennis coaches, and other leading voices in the world of tennis.
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Michael Joyce: Adapting to different conditions and the importance of depth on your rally ball
We talk:
1:33 Analyzing Krueger vs. Badosa
6:04 Adapting to different court conditions
14:32 Why depth is important for your rally ball
18:45 Maria Sharapova at the French Open
24:04 When you should change directions and go down the line
30:54 Taking your practice game to the match court
34:42 Best advice for the 4.0 player -
Bonus Episode: How to miss less and hit deeper
On today's episode I share my thoughts on how to get more consistent while not getting attacked by your opponent
:25 Are you afraid of missing or your opponent hurting you?
2:41 What's the downside of hitting the ball too high?
4:31 Lack of depth leads to attacking
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Gaby Dabrowski: Closing the net to win more doubles matches
Gaby Dabrowski is our guest for the 59th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Gaby is the 2023 US Open Women's Doubles Champion and has been ranked as high as 4th in the WTA rankings. She also won the 2017 French Open and the 2018 Australian Open in Mixed Doubles.
We talk:
1:35 Mixed vs. women's doubles
2:42 Returning a faster serve
4:10 Where to stand on a kick serve
5:00 Lobbing
6:24 Return targets
8:08 Players with weaker backhand volleys
10:12 Getting comfortable at the net
13:53 When to close the net
16:08 The close-lag structure
17:20 How to hit a better overhead
18:54 Communicating with your partner
21:28 Don't be a d******d
25:10 What she wishes she knew at the beginning of her career
27:27 Best coaching advice she's ever received
29:02 What amateurs don't know about pro doubles
31:32 Best advice for the 4.0 player
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Jeff Greenwald: Solving problems on the court and building self-confidence
Jeff Greenwald is a former professional player and a clinical therapist specializing in sports performance and psychology. He's also the author of "The Best Tennis of Your Life".
We talk:
1:16 Why we struggle to solve problems in a match
4:54 Flipping the switch on mental improvement
7:19 How you build confidence
11:06 Low frequency brain
15:15 Staying focused for the entire match
16:44 Self 1 vs Self 2
18:32 Playing tiebreakers
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Dan Kiernan: Paying your daily bill and insights from the 2023 US Open doubles champions
Dan Kiernan is our guest for the 58th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Dan hosts the popular podcast "Control the Controllables" and currently works with the reigning US Open doubles champions Gaby Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe.
We talk:
2:15 Lightning in a bottle with a doubles team
6:40 Learn how to communicate as a doubles partner
9:55 Creating stress for your opponents
14:07 What to do when you don't serve well
16:33 The extended warmup
19:33 Technique vs. tactics
23:08 The daily bill
26:03 Most transformational podcast idea
31:29 Rules of the US Open champions
32:51 Advice for the 4.0 doubles player
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Bonus Episode: The best times to call a planned poach
On today's bonus episode I share my favorite times to call a planned poach in a doubles match.
1:15 Where opponents return early in the match
2:25 Poaching early in the point
3:25 Poaching based on the score
4:30 Playing chess with your opponent
Customer Reviews
Listen to the review of the year
The highlights of the years podcasts is an excellent listen, definitely recommended.
Best tennis podcast and host!
This is the best tennis podcast on Apple in my opinion. Great guests, great content and a great host. I’ve learnt lots as both a player and coach, often coming back and re-listening again!
Excellent podcasts for all Tennis Coaches
Easy listening ,in-depth tennis analysis and no waffle!
Jonathan gets the most out of his guests and gives us club coaches/players an insight into what it takes to be the best and how the great players/coaches train and think.
So good I’ve listened to several twice!