Shankcast - A Tennis Banter Podcast

Is Pickleball Bad For Tennis? - Shankcast #31

Pickleball's explosive rise in popularity is impossible to avoid as a tennis player, with more and more tennis courts around the world serving dual purpose or being total

The Difference Between High School and College Tennis - Shankcast #30

It's natural to think of college tennis as a natural extension of high school tennis, but (aside from being the same sport) they couldn't be more different. In today's ep

Regulating Emotion During Important Tennis Matches - Shankcast #29

EVERY tennis player has been there: you're in the middle of a match, and everything goes wrong... your technique starts to break down... you start missing easy shots... y

(Dirty) Secrets of Working at a Tennis Club - Shankcast #28

Tennis clubs go to a great deal of trouble to protect their image as upstanding, family-friendly establishments, but there's a great deal that goes on below the surface.

Is Tennis Too Elitist? - Shankcast #27

Tennis has a reputation of being a sport of status and privilege, but is that really true or can everybody have equal access? In this special episode of the Shankcast ten

Why Most Private Lessons are a Ripoff - Shankcast #26

Sometimes private tennis lessons are money well spent. Other times you're better off investing in your game other ways! In this special episode of the Shankcast podcast y

One Handed vs Two Handed Backhand Debate - Shankcast #25

It's a debate for the ages! Which is better: the one handed backhand or two handed backhand in tennis? In this special episode of the Shankcast Podcast you'll hear three

Shankcast Reboot!

We're super excited to get the Shankcast podcast rolling again! In today's bonus upload we'll introduce the two new hosts joining Ian for weekly tennis banter. You'll get

7 Ways To Improve Your Tennis At Home - Shankcast #24

Tennis clubs and public courts are closed all around the world so players are completely out of luck, right? Wrong! There are 7 different ways you can improve your tennis

Excelling At League Tennis - Shankcast #23

Tired of all the drama, frustration and intimidation that comes with league tennis play? If so don’t miss this episode of the Shankcast tennis podcast because lifelong te

The Ultimate Tennis Weapon - Shankcast #22

Do you have what it takes to be a successful tennis competitor? On this episode of the Shankcast tennis podcast you’ll hear three lifelong tennis coaches discuss which is

Play Your BEST Tennis In Matches! - Shankcast #21

It’s a universal frustration for tennis players: putting in the work, finding your groove and hitting awesome in practice, only to start a match and have your best tennis

How To Advance Your Tennis Level NOW - Shankcast #20

Each level of tennis requires different skills, tools, and abilities so working on the right things at the right time is critical to keep moving up the ladder! In this ep

Recovering From and Preventing Tennis Injuries - Shankcast #19

If you play a lot of tennis then injuries are bound to happen sooner or later. Should you stop playing? Stretch? Get a massage?? Tune in for this special episode of the S

How To ACTUALLY Work Out For Tennis - Shankcast #18

A quick search on the internet will give you TONS of so-called tennis specific workout routines - some of which can seriously improve your mobility, explosiveness and end

How To Win Tennis Tiebreakers - Shankcast #17

The dreaded tiebreaker: that moment when all of your hard work and progress hangs in the balance, and it all comes down to a few measly points. Perhaps the scariest thing

Is Celebrating in Tennis RUDE?? - Shankcast #16

We’ve all heard an aggressive “C’MON!!” on the tennis court before. Is it rude or kosher? Is it gamesmanship?? On today’s episode of the Shankcast podcast you’ll hear thr

Why Do People Hate Djokovic? - Shankcast #15

Djokovic is one is one of the most accomplished players in the history of the game; and yet in spite all his success, he doesn't receive the same love and popularity as F

Get The Most From Your Tennis Lessons - Shankcast #14

It speaks a lot to a person’s love of tennis – that they would invest their valuable time and money into weekly lessons to improve their game. So here’s the big question:

Tennis Parenting Crash Course - Shankcast #13

There’s no question about it: every parent of an aspiring tennis player wants to see their child succeed and be the best they can be. Yet despite the best intentions, bei