All Posts by Mehrban

TFP 362: Why the Contact Point Determines Your Success in Tennis with Vesa Ponkka – From the 2021 archives

[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021] On Episode 362 of The Tennis Files Podcast, coach Vesa Ponkka will reveal how to find your ideal contact point for more powerful and consistent ball striking. Coach Vesa Ponkka is Senior Director of Tennis at the Junior Tennis Champions Center, home to […]

TFP 361: How to Watch The Ball and Scan Your Opponent – From the 2021 archives

[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021] On Episode 361 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn how to reduce mishits, strike the ball cleaner, and anticipate where your opponent’s shot is going. There are three phases you need to learn when the ball is in play: (1) tracking (2) […]

TFP 360: How to Develop a Great Base of Tennis Fundamentals with Steve Smith – From the 2021 archives

[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021] On Episode 360 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with coach Steve Smith about how to develop a great base of tennis fundamentals. Coach Steve Smith spent many years learning and coaching under tennis legends Vic Braden and Welby Van Horn. He […]

TFP 359: 5 Lessons From Winning The 2024 Asian Games

On Episode 356 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn how to make a comeback when you’re losing. In this episode, I’ll share a recap of my doubles match that got our team back to first place in the league, how to reset and focus on the present, how remembering past similar situations can help […]

TFP 358: Christopher Clarey – The Long Run and Beautiful Game of Roger Federer – From the 2021 archives

On Episode 356 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn how to make a comeback when you’re losing. In this episode, I’ll share a recap of my doubles match that got our team back to first place in the league, how to reset and focus on the present, how remembering past similar situations can help […]

TFP 357: Winning Doubles: Tackling Your Biggest Confidence Killers

On Episode 356 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn how to make a comeback when you’re losing. In this episode, I’ll share a recap of my doubles match that got our team back to first place in the league, how to reset and focus on the present, how remembering past similar situations can help […]

TFP 356: How to Make a Comeback When You’re Losing

On Episode 348 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn 9 doubles strategy lessons from the Tri-Level Nationals. On the show, you’ll learn when is the best time to poach, how to play against aggressive movers, how to adjust formation and strategies, and much more! I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you learned […]

TFP 355: How to Simplify Your Tennis Game with Greg Moran

On Episode 348 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn 9 doubles strategy lessons from the Tri-Level Nationals. On the show, you’ll learn when is the best time to poach, how to play against aggressive movers, how to adjust formation and strategies, and much more! I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you learned […]

TFP 354: Q&A Mailbag — Second Serve Consistency, Doubles Movement, and Pressure Drills – From the 2021 archives

On Episode 348 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn 9 doubles strategy lessons from the Tri-Level Nationals. On the show, you’ll learn when is the best time to poach, how to play against aggressive movers, how to adjust formation and strategies, and much more! I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you learned […]

TFP 353: Vania King — Mental Health, Technical Changes, and the Spirit of Giving – From the 2021 archives

On Episode 348 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn 9 doubles strategy lessons from the Tri-Level Nationals. On the show, you’ll learn when is the best time to poach, how to play against aggressive movers, how to adjust formation and strategies, and much more! I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you learned […]