Best Kim Selzman Podcasts (2024)

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190 What To Do When Your Opponent Is Moving During Your Serve 24:26

4y ago24:26

24:26

It's time to talk about tennis rules! And, specifically, more talk about hindrances! In this episode, I'm answering another question from a Tennis Quick Tips listener on hindrances. And I think you're going to want to know the answer to this question because I'm going to tell you just what I think you should do when your opponent is moving during y…

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189 Best Do-It-Yourself Tennis Ball Drills 9:11

4+ y ago9:11

9:11

So I'm still stuck at home and I bet a lot of you are too. But I'm still working on keeping my tennis sharp and focused by doing some at home, Do-It-Yourself drills that I can do by myself right around my house. I'm using low compression red and orange tennis balls for these drills but all of these can be done with regular tennis balls too. So list…

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188 Awesome Doubles Strategies With Mehrban Iranshad 40:34

4+ y ago40:34

40:34

In this episode, you're going to get more tips on doubles strategy than you could ever have thought possible. That's because I'm talking to my friend Mehrban Iranshad, the host of the Tennis Files podcast and he also hosts the annual Tennis Summit, a huge online tennis instruction event. Mehrban agreed to come on Tennis Quick Tips to give us his ve…

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187 How To Play Better Tennis Without Playing Tennis 17:44

4+ y ago17:44

17:44

Are you stuck at home right now? Yeah, me too. But that doesn't mean I've given up on getting better at tennis. Not at all! I am doing all kinds of things to improve my tennis game and you can too. Because just because we can't get out on the tennis court right now, doesn't mean there aren't things we can do in the comfort and safety of our own hom…

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186 How To Deal With Tennis Cheaters 27:47

4+ y ago27:47

27:47

One of the things that makes tennis a unique sport is that, in most of the matches we play, our opponent is also our umpire. The one person who has a definite interest in having calls go against us is often the very person making those calls. And because of this, because in the vast majority of our matches, there is an absence or a virtual absence …

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185 What is the Difference Between Officiated and Unofficiated Matches? 22:10

4+ y ago22:10

22:10

If you have listened to past episodes of Tennis Quick Tips, then you already know how much I love to talk about the rules and matches and how that all works. But one thing I've never really talked about, for some unknown reason, is the difference between officiated and unofficiated tennis matches. And specifically, how the rules can be a little dif…

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184 Corona Virus and Health Precautions for Tennis Players 13:36

4+ y ago13:36

13:36

Hey all! As I’m recording this episode, it’s March 13, 2020 and things in the world are disconcerting, to put it mildly. So because this is having a big impact not just on our lives, but on our tennis lives, I’m doing a super quick podcast episode here about COVID-19, otherwise known as the Corona Virus. You’ll notice there’s no music and none of t…

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183 Best of TQT: What To Do When You Win The Spin 12:26

4+ y ago12:26

12:26

Well, here's something I've never done before. I'm going back into the Tennis Quick Tips archives to bring you a "best of" episode! Today, I'm going all the way back to Episode 3 of Tennis Quick Tips, which was called "What To Do When You Win the Spin." And I'm going back to this episode because I not only had a listener recently ask me about this …

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182 Mindset Shift: Every Point Is A Big Point 14:33

4+ y ago14:33

14:33

Well, I’m still talking about the Australian Open! I’m sure I’ll bring up that time I went to the Australian Open in this podcast every chance I get. Anyway, a super critical match that happened while I was there was the quarterfinal match between Roger Federer and up-and-comer Tennys Sandgren from the USA. During this match, Federer performed an a…

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181 Tennis Lessons From The Australian Open 18:33

4+ y ago18:33

18:33

Let's talk about the Australian Open! Again! I told you I wasn't going to be able to let this go. In my last episode, I gave you all of my tips for making the most of any professional tennis tournament you might attend. But in this episode, I'm giving you some completely different tips. I'm going to let you know all of the tennis lessons I learned …

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180 Top Tips For Attending A Professional Tennis Tournament 23:58

4+ y ago23:58

23:58

Have you attended a Grand Slam tennis tournament? Are you thinking about it? Well, I just returned from an amazing trip to the 2020 Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia. And I was blown away and now will be recommending this experience to all of my tennis playing pals. I had an absolute blast, saw so many amazing players, and honestly learned so…

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179 How To Handle The Volley Aimed Right At You 5:55

4+ y ago5:55

5:55

This week I have a super quick tip for you! This is in response to a great question that I got from a Tennis Quick Tips listener and I know it's a great question because I had this same question at one point in my tennis career. So let's talk about how to handle the volley aimed right at you in a way that not only protects you, but might also produ…

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178 The Pros and Cons of Playing Doubles Up at the Net 12:02

4+ y ago12:02

12:02

I'm sure you've heard it said many times - in doubles, the team that controls the net usually wins the point. But why is that? Have you thought about it much? It turns out that there are many reasons for doubles teams to get up to the net and try to take control of the point. In this episode, we'll talk about this "both up at the net" formation and…

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177 The Pros and Cons of Playing One Up One Back in Tennis Doubles 20:43

4+ y ago20:43

20:43

I've got a question for you. How many of you are playing the one-up, one back formation when you play doubles? And why are you doing that? Have you thought about all of the pros and cons of the one up, one back formation? Because yes, there are pros AND cons. In this episode, we're talking about the most basic of all doubles formations - one up, on…

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176 The Life Lessons I Learned From My Big Tennis Break - Part 2 24:19

4+ y ago24:19

24:19

Hey Tennis Quick Tips listeners! I'm so glad you are here and listening in to this episode. Because this is Part 2 of my two part mini-series called "The Life Lessons I Learned From My Big Tennis Break." Hopefully, you listened to Episode 175 already because that was Part 1 and in that episode I explained just how I was able to achieve complete and…

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175 The Life Lessons I Learned From My Big Tennis Break - Part 1 19:26

4+ y ago19:26

19:26

Well, here we are at the end of 2019 and here, at last, is the episode I've been promising. If you've been listening to this podcast in the last few months, you've heard me say that I was going to explain where I was and what I was doing in the two years that went by between Tennis Quick Tips Episode 164 and Episode 165. That's a pretty big gap and…

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174 When To NOT Talk To Your Doubles Partner 11:47

4+ y ago11:47

11:47

I have talked a lot in this podcast about talking on court - when you can do it, what you can say, what you can't say, and even what you should say. I've talked about what you should talk about with your partner and what you should and shouldn't say to your opponent. But I have never really talked about what you should NOT say to your partner. In t…

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173 What You MUST Have In Your Tennis Bag To Win 17:27

4+ y ago17:27

17:27

Just what are you carrying around in your tennis bag? Are you sure you have everything you need to give yourself every possible advantage in your next match? In this episode, I'll go over the items I believe you absolutely must have in your tennis bag to play your best tennis. GET THE SHOW NOTES: Hi, it's Kim! Thanks for listening! You can leave me…

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172 How To Be A Great Tennis Team Member 11:54

4+ y ago11:54

11:54

o you've joined a tennis team. Or you're on a team and you're starting to think about how to get more play time this season. What can you do, if anything, to make sure your captain puts you in the line-up again and again? Well, winning is one thing you can do of course. But believe it or not, there are several other things you can do to make sure y…

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171 How To Take The Ball On The Rise 14:38

4+ y ago14:38

14:38

There are lots and lots of tennis "one-liners" - little bits of tennis advice that are summarized in just one sentence. And a lot of times, they're actually great! They can be simple to understand and easy to apply. So how often have you heard this one? "Take the ball on the rise." Your tennis pro may have said that to you. Or maybe you've heard a …

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170 You're Giving Away Points If You Don't Know Your Tennis Rules! 16:38

4+ y ago16:38

16:38

I know what you're saying. Another rules episode? But this episode is important. Really important. Especially if you think the rules of tennis are boring and you don't carry a copy of them with you and you assume someone else will tell you the appropriate rule when the situation comes up. I want to make clear in this episode that, if that's you, yo…

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169 Choosing the Right Tennis Ball 12:23

5y ago12:23

12:23

It's October and that means it's Breast Cancer Awareness Month and for tennis that means - pink balls! Yes, you may be seeing pink balls on the shelves of your favorite sporting goods store. And while, they're cute, are they appropriate to use in your next tennis match? In this episode, I'm talking about how to choose the right tennis ball. GET THE…

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168 How to Play Against (and Hopefully Beat!) Better Tennis Players 20:08

5y ago20:08

20:08

Let's get really real in this episode. Let's talk about what you can really do when you face a better player on the tennis court. Because it's inevitable that that will happen if you are playing tennis with a variety of players on a regular basis. So, what are some tips, tactics, strategies, etc. to help us face, and maybe even overcome, the situat…

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167 Is My Opponent Creating A Hindrance By Talking? 11:29

5y ago11:29

11:29

Just when you think you've heard about every crazy thing that can happen in tennis, someone tells you about a new crazy thing! In this week's episode, we're going to talk the weird thing that one of my Tennis Quick Tips listeners experienced on court and we'll decide whether or not it was a hindrance! GET THE SHOW NOTES: Hi, it's Kim! Thanks for li…

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166 Your 2 Step Tennis Plan 16:53

5y ago16:53

16:53

Get ready for a tip that will either radically transform your game or do nothing for you at all! Sound interesting? In this episode, I'm going to talk about the "2 Step Plan" you need to have when you're out on the court. Having a 2 Step Plan will help you to become a proactive player instead of a reactive player. It ensures that you take control o…

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165 When Is The Ball Out In Tennis? 11:47

5y ago11:47

11:47

So when is the ball out in tennis? When I call it out? When my partner says it's out? When my opponent thinks it's out? Or when it's actually out? In this episode, I'll answer a listener question and tell you exactly when the ball is out in tennis! GET THE SHOW NOTES: Hi, it's Kim! Thanks for listening! You can leave me your comments or suggestions…

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164 How to Have Tennis Fun in the Summer Sun 21:28

7y ago21:28

21:28

Summer is here and that means playing lots and lots of tennis out in the sun. Because I want you to stay safe out there, this episode is focused on helping you have tennis fun in the summer sun. So what are we talking about today? Today we are going to really get into sunscreen. We all know we're spending a lot of time out in the sun and we really …

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163 10 More Tips for Lazy Tennis Players 17:27

7y ago17:27

17:27

So you want to play better tennis and you want to do it right NOW? Me too. The good news is that there are some very simple and quick things you can do without even stepping on a tennis court that will help improve your game. In this episode, you'll learn 10 tips you can put into practice immediately to help you play better tennis fast. GET THE SHO…

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162 How to Prevent Common Injuries Caused by Your Tennis Racquet 19:48

7+ y ago19:48

19:48

If you're anything like me, you're doing a variety of strength and flexibility exercises to stay injury-free so that you can play as much tennis for as long as possible. And you may be practicing hitting with proper technique not only to get better results, but also to keep injuries at bay. But have you made sure that your tennis gear is also helpi…

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161 Best Tips for Playing Tennis at Night 16:47

7+ y ago16:47

16:47

I have talked about playing in all kinds of weather and dealing with all kinds of conditions here at Tennis Quick Tips. But, surprisingly, I've never talked about playing tennis at night. Even though I'm sure a lot of you play in the evening frequently or maybe even all of the time. So in this episode, I'll give you some really great tips for how t…

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160 Want to Live Longer? Play Tennis! 12:45

7+ y ago12:45

12:45

Can playing tennis really help you live a longer, healthier life? A recent study shows that tennis may be the best sport for keeping you young, fit and disease-free. In this episode, I'll let you know all about this interesting study and why it is such good news for us tennis players. Believe me - you're going to want to play a lot more tennis afte…

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159 Tennis Etiquette: Dealing with Sore Losers and Gloaty Winners 9:53

7+ y ago9:53

9:53

We've all faced them on court - sore losers who have a list of excuses for why they aren't playing well. And gloaty winners who revel in beating us and highlighting our unforced errors and poor play. The problem with these players is that their actions seem to detract from our level of play. Sore losers seem to be telling us that it's not that we b…

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158 What You and I Can Learn From Roger Federer's 18th Grand Slam Win 9:08

7+ y ago9:08

9:08

Roger Federer just won his 18th Grand Slam title this past week. He beat Rafael Nadal in the men's singles final of the 2017 Australian Open and I could not be more excited! I love Roger and he is truly my inspiration as far as on-court presence goes. In this episode, I'll tell the three lessons that i think you and I can learn from Roger winning h…

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157 The Best High-Percentage Shots In Doubles Tennis 13:58

7+ y ago13:58

13:58

Are you trying to figure out what the high-percentage shots are when you're playing doubles? If you thought there was an official list of those shots (like I did at one time), I have news for you - there's not. But there are some shots that are commonly known to be high-percentage shots for doubles, meaning they're often easy for you to hit and can…

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156 How to Captain Your Team to a Winning Season 25:21

7+ y ago25:21

25:21

Are you wondering how you can captain your team to a winning season? Whether you've just taken over a team or have been at it for a while, there are some definite steps you can take to make sure your team has a real chance at coming out this season as winners. in this episode of Tennis Quick Tips, I'll give you three tips for getting your team on t…

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155 The "Tennis Drill Book" Book Review 7:05

7+ y ago7:05

7:05

I love tennis books! I love reading them but I also love giving them to all of my favorite tennis pals as gifts. And this week, I've got a fabulous one for you. It's The Tennis Drill Book and it is great for all tennis players, whether you're a tennis pro looking for new drills, whether you're an advanced player looking for ways to make your practi…

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154 Footwork in Tennis - The Timing of the Split Step 13:24

7+ y ago13:24

13:24

When trying to perfect our tennis game, I know we all spend a lot of time hitting a lot of balls. But it's not all about your grip, or your swing path, or your follow-through. No, it turns out that what you're doing with your feet also has a big impact on how well you hit the ball. So in this episode, we're talking about the split step. Specificall…

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153 What to Do When You're the Weak Link on the Tennis Court 14:59

7+ y ago14:59

14:59

When you play doubles, there are four people out on the court. And one of those people has to be the weak link, right? So this week, we're talking about the mental game in tennis and what you can do when you figure out that you're the weak link on the tennis court. GET THE SHOW NOTES: Hi, it's Kim! Thanks for listening! You can leave me your commen…

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152 Simple Serve Tips - Where To Target Your Serve 14:26

7+ y ago14:26

14:26

Just where are you aiming your serve? We've talked about the importance of having a target for your serve, which I happen to think is one of the best ways you can improve your serve, but just what should that target be? In this episode of Tennis Quick Tips, I'm giving you another simple serve tip because we're going to talk about what the best targ…

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151 Don't Do This! 5 Quick Ways to Lose Your Next Tennis Match 11:28

7+ y ago11:28

11:28

I know you don't listen to Tennis Quick Tips to find out how to lose your tennis matches. But this week, I'm going to point out five fatal errors you may be making on court - the kind of errors that can quickly lead you to a loss. So listen in to learn about 5 ways you can lose your next tennis match - and then be sure you don't do these things! GE…

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150 How to Hit Deeper Groundstrokes with Mehrban Iranshad of the Tennis Files Podcast 26:55

7+ y ago26:55

26:55

You are not just going to love the topic of today's episode. You are going to love the person I interview. I'm talking to Mehrban Iranshad of the Tennis Files podcast. Mehrban gives us some phenomenal tips for hitting deeper groundstrokes. But he also goes into his own tennis story and talks about his Tennis Files podcast, something I highly recomm…

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149 How to Handle Players Who Talk Too Much 11:11

7+ y ago11:11

11:11

I have done a lot of episodes about communicating out on court, all about what to talk about, what the benefits are and how to do it so you don't violate the rules. And if you've listened to all of those, you know I am a big advocate of communicating with your partner out on court. However, there are times when you come up against someone, usually …

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148 How to Handle the Heat During Your Tennis Match 8:01

7+ y ago8:01

8:01

Even though it's fall and we should be playing tennis in wonderful weather, it is still incredibly hot. I have heard of at least two matches being forfeited because one of the players was throwing up during the match! That is an early sign of heat-related illness and no one should be playing when they feel like that. In this episode, I'm going to t…

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147 How and Why to Build Your Endurance For Tennis 11:47

7+ y ago11:47

11:47

Endurance on the tennis court is a big deal. Especially since we never know when we walk out on court just how long a match will go. Maybe it's a quick two setter that you win 6-0, 6-0. But, often times, it turns out to be a a grueling three setter that you are only able to win after three long, drawn-out tiebreak sets. You just never know. So this…

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146 My Top 5 On Court Mistakes and How You Can Avoid Them 12:34

8y ago12:34

12:34

Fall is here and that means league tennis is once again underway. And I've noticed that I seem to make the same mistakes over and over. Ugh! And these mistakes are so common. I bet a lot of you are making them too. So in this episode of Tennis Quick Tips, I'm going to let you know what my top 5 on court mistakes are and how I deal with them. Hopefu…

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145 How to Get Back in the Tennis Groove 13:10

8y ago13:10

13:10

When you haven't played tennis in a while, how do you quickly get back in the tennis groove? In this episode, I'll give you six great tips for getting your tennis mojo back and getting in the groove on court. GET THE SHOW NOTES: Hi, it's Kim! Thanks for listening! You can leave me your comments or suggestions by going to the show notes for this epi…

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144 Simple Serve Tips - How to Get a Smooth and Fluid Service Motion 7:42

8y ago7:42

7:42

In last week's episode, we talked about the importance of a relaxed service motion and how that can help you get a better, more powerful serve. This week, I'm giving you a tool to use to help get that smooth and fluid service motion. It's a simple tool that you can make using a few items I'm sure you have around the house. And by practicing with th…

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143 Simple Serve Tips - The Importance of a Relaxed Service Motion 7:25

8y ago7:25

7:25

It's time for another of my Simple Serve Tips! This week, I'll tell you why it is so important to be relaxed during your serve. While that seems like an obvious tip, too many of us think the path to a harder serve is to stiffen up our arm and just hit the ball harder. But in this episode, you'll discover why relaxing on your serve can actually add …

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142 How To Stay Tennis Fit While Traveling 14:21

8y ago14:21

14:21

I have been traveling a lot lately and that has put me out of my regular fitness routine. But I have not stopped working out just because I'm in a hotel! Instead, I'm following some simple steps to stay "tennis fit" even though I'm on the road. In this episode, I'll give you my top tips for staying in shape so you're ready to hit the courts when fa…

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141 Why You MUST Play Tennis Singles 13:40

8y ago13:40

13:40

I've been playing singles this summer and I truly love it! Sure, I may not win much. Or at all. But singles does so much to improve my game that I think it's worth it. And I think you should be playing singles too. In this episode of Tennis Quick Tips, I'll give you five really great reasons to play tennis singles - reasons that I hope will inspire…

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