Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke

In this engaging conversation, Meike Babel, a former WTA player turned coach and content creator, dives into the fascinating differences between European and American tennis coaching. She emphasizes the importance of assessing a player's starting point and advocates for simplifying techniques instead of overcomplicating them. Meike shares essential fundamentals that every player can use to improve immediately. Tune in for valuable insights on tactics, game reading, and the need for consistency on the pro tour!

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Thanks to ADV for sponsoring the podcast. If you want the best tennis backpack/racket bag on the market, click here for 10% off.https://www.advtennis.pro/discount/stokketennisOn today's episode we're joined by Karue Sell. He was a standout player at UCLA, cracked the top 300 in the world on the ATP Tour, and then became a coach and a YouTube sensation (170K subscribers). After several years away from the tour, he's "turned pro at 30" and is on the cusp of making the grand slams in his return. On today's episode we discuss what he learned from stepping away from the game, how he works on the first 4 shots, his baseline principles, and why he thinks clarity is the most important part of his game.

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To register for my newsletter and a chance at the FREE ADV Backpack, sign up herehttps://baselineintelligence.substack.com/For 10% off ADV Racket Bags, click herehttps://www.advtennis.pro/discount/stokketennisJeff Greenwald, MFT, is a licensed psychotherapist, best-selling author, and a leading expert in sports psychology, renowned for his book The Best Tennis of Your Life. A former number one world ranked player on the ITF Masters Tour and professional tennis player, Jeff brings unparalleled experience both as a competitor and elite mental coach. For over twenty-seven years, he has empowered thousands of adult and youth athletes worldwide, helping them develop the mental edge and elevate their performance. As the founder of Mental Edge & Fearless Tennis (established in 1997), Jeff continues to shape the next generation of champions while competing globally on the Masters Tour. He was inducted into the Northern California Hall of Fame in 2019. Visit him at mentaledgeforsports.com to learn more about the services he provides for athletes, parents, coaches, and corporate executives around the world. Buy Jeff's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Mental-Edge-Young-Athletes-Champions/dp/B0FJPTWXXR/ref=zg_bsnr_g_11370_d_sccl_7/000-0000000-0000000?psc=1Audio Book: https://transactions.sendowl.com/orders/163188170/f13b225fa2f820281ab3e35dd7f0f95d/1We Talk:1:22 The trap of expectations9:32 Worrying about what people think of your game19:17 Character development vs. skill development25:07 How gratitude can help your game29:30 Getting back into the present

Tommy Rounds, a former professional poker player, applies his sharp mathematical skills to the world of tennis. He discusses the crucial contrast between statistical and strategic analysis, underlining the importance of self-scouting. Tommy reveals tactical inefficiencies on the WTA Tour and shares insights on optimizing serve strategy. He emphasizes that mental pressure greatly affects return consistency and advocates for using video analysis to identify weaknesses. His approach encourages players to adapt strategies and focus on effective shot control to enhance performance.

To get MORE free tennis content and a chance to win a free ADV Backpack, click on the link below to sign up for my newsletter:https://baselineintelligence.substack.com/On today’s episode, Joel Myers comes back to discuss critical ideas for your tennis game. We break down the key difference between strategy and tactics—and why knowing the distinction can instantly make you a smarter player. We also dive into how to make your rally ball more effective without swinging harder, and share our favorite tips for getting to the net with more confidence and success. Whether you're a doubles player looking to finish more points or a singles player wanting to apply pressure, this episode will help you play smarter and win more matches. 

Thanks to ADV for sponsoring this podcast, as well as my doubles camps.Click here to check out all of the ADV Gear for 10% offhttps://www.advtennis.pro/discount/stokketennisWe talk::43 defining quality shot selection4:32 doing something once vs. ten times9:00 the best volley you'll ever hit11:40 baseline rally fundamentals 15:50 why do players disrespect height on a rally ball22:39 how pressure affects shot selection

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To watch today's episode on YouTube, click herehttps://www.youtube.com/@StokkeTennisAnd to get 10% off your ADV backpack, click here!https://www.advtennis.pro/pages/adv-bagsWe talk:1:44 What is brain-based training?6:47 His essential vision drills11:26 Benefits of vision training15:48 Eye dominance myth24:35 Improving reaction time27:42 Proper spacing on groundstrokes31:40 Pattern recognition34:48 Learning how to play with non-dominant hand44:07 Best coaching advice you've ever receivedTo see more of Richard's content, visit his YouTube page and his website below...https://www.youtube.com/@TennisHackerhttps://www.tennishacker.net/