Category Archives for Technique
TFP 425: New Babolat Pure Aero 98 & Jet Mach IV: More Feel, Stability, and Spin with Allan Iverson
In this episode, I sit down with Allan Iverson, Sales Territory Rep for Babolat in San Diego and Arizona, to talk about the latest and greatest in tennis gear.Allan has over 25 years of experience teaching tennis and running pro shops, has appeared on multiple Tennis Summits, and was named Babolat’s Rep of the Year […]
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TFP 424: The Only 4 Areas Amateur Tennis Players Should Focus on in 2026 (with Peter Freeman)
On Episode 424 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I’m joined by my longtime friend and elite strategy and technique coach Peter Freeman to break down the only four areas amateur tennis players should focus on in 2026.Instead of chasing endless tips and techniques, Peter explains how simplifying your focus can dramatically improve match results—especially for […]
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TFP 420: From D1 Tennis to Content Creator with Kevin Hsieh
On Episode 420 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I interviewed Kevin Hsieh about his journey from D1 Tennis to being a content creator.In this interview, you’ll learn how Kevin got into tennis and then into content creation, his Juniors and college tennis experiences, USTA league tennis experiences, what Kevin is trying to improve in his […]
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TFP 414: AI + Coaching = Faster Improvement with SwingVision’s Swupnil Sahai
On Episode 414 of The Tennis Files Podcast, we’re going to talk about one of the biggest breakthroughs in how tennis players can actually improve their game between lessons with the latest technology.Swupnil Sahai is the CEO and co-founder of SwingVision, an award-winning app that uses AI to track your matches, give you stats, and […]
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TFP 413: Fixing a Shallow Racket Drop: 3 Keys to a More Powerful Serve
On Episode 413 of The Tennis Files Podcast, we’ll talk about how to fix a shallow racket drop.In this episode, you’ll learn what a shallow racket drop is, 3 keys to a more powerful serve, why deep racket drop matters, drills you can do to produce more power and spin, and much more.I really hope […]
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TFP 412: Fix Your Early Racket Drop – Serve Timing Secrets That Add Instant Power
On Episode 412 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I will reveal the serve timing secrets that add instant power.On this episode, I’m going to break down exactly what the early racket drop is, why it kills your serve, and the step-by-step fixes that have worked for me and for top players I’ve studied, and much […]
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TFP 407: Alcaraz vs Sinner: The Stats That Decided a French Open Classic
On Episode 407 of The Tennis Files Podcast, we’re diving into one of the most thrilling French Open finals in recent memory—maybe even one of the greatest ever: Alcaraz vs. Sinner.In this episode, I’ll break down serve numbers, return, winners, errors, net play, and mental toughness. And I’ll also give you practical takeaways from this […]
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TFP 406: How Small Grip Tweaks Made a Big Difference in My Game
On this solo episode of the podcast, Mehrban dives deep into one of the most transformative lessons he’s had in years – a session with his coach Hayan that revealed the power of small grip adjustments across every major stroke.If you’ve ever felt like your serve lacks pop, your volleys aren’t stable, or your slice […]
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TFP 405: Preparing for Intense Practices, Developing Consistency, and the Keys to Improving Your Serve with Mike Digby – From the 2022 archives
[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022]On Episode 405 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with tennis coach Mike Digby about how he prepares for intense practices, develops consistency, and the keys to improving your serve.Mike is currently coaching at Soto Tennis Academy in Spain. He is a former […]
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TFP 398: 5 Traits That All Champions Have In Common with Emma Doyle – From the 2022 archives
[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022]On Episode 398 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I interviewed high-performance tennis and corporate coach Emma Doyle about the traits that all champions have in common.Emma is an expert instructor, communicator, and mentor, and has helped several professional tennis players reach their potential on […]
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