Podcasts by Shankcast - A Tennis Banter Podcast
The ultimate audio podcast for passionate tennis players who are looking to have fun and improve! Get your weekly dose of tennis entertainment, inspiration, and enlightenment all in one place: The Shankcast. In each episode you’ll hear the perspectives, opinions, and candid thoughts of three lifelong players and coaches covering topics such as professional players, strategies and tactics, and even tennis techniques. Listen today so you can level up your game through some lively tennis banter.
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Is Pickleball Bad For Tennis? - Shankcast #31 from 2021-06-28T13:31:07
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 totally converted to accommod...
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The Difference Between High School and College Tennis - Shankcast #30 from 2021-06-18T10:21:03
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 episode, Ian, Mark and Mat...
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Regulating Emotion During Important Tennis Matches - Shankcast #29 from 2021-06-04T15:12:16
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... your opponent starts gett...
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(Dirty) Secrets of Working at a Tennis Club - Shankcast #28 from 2021-05-05T15:16
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. In today's episode, thre...
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Is Tennis Too Elitist? - Shankcast #27 from 2021-04-02T16:38:27
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 tennis podcast three lifelo...
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Why Most Private Lessons are a Ripoff - Shankcast #26 from 2021-03-29T11:12:06
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 you'll hear from three li...
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One Handed vs Two Handed Backhand Debate - Shankcast #25 from 2021-03-18T11:34:32
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 lifelong tennis lovers a...
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Shankcast Reboot! from 2021-03-18T11:32:30
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 to know Mark and Matt, ...
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7 Ways To Improve Your Tennis At Home - Shankcast #24 from 2020-04-08T11:11:15
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 skills right from home ...
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Excelling At League Tennis - Shankcast #23 from 2020-02-25T18:17:53
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 tennis coaches and players...
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The Ultimate Tennis Weapon - Shankcast #22 from 2020-01-21T18:08:05
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 more important: loving ...
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Play Your BEST Tennis In Matches! - Shankcast #21 from 2020-01-14T18:14:14
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 – the tennis you KNOW y...
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How To Advance Your Tennis Level NOW - Shankcast #20 from 2020-01-07T18:07:46
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 episode of the Shankcast t...
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Recovering From and Preventing Tennis Injuries - Shankcast #19 from 2019-12-17T19:38:36
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 Shankcast tennis podcast ...
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How To ACTUALLY Work Out For Tennis - Shankcast #18 from 2019-12-10T19:13:50
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 endurance on the court, and...
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How To Win Tennis Tiebreakers - Shankcast #17 from 2019-12-03T18:40:32
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 about tiebreakers is th...
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Is Celebrating in Tennis RUDE?? - Shankcast #16 from 2019-11-26T18:03:39
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 three lifelong tennis playe...
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Why Do People Hate Djokovic? - Shankcast #15 from 2019-11-12T18:11:14
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 Federer, Nadal or Serena....
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Get The Most From Your Tennis Lessons - Shankcast #14 from 2019-11-05T18:36
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: are you really getting ...
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Tennis Parenting Crash Course - Shankcast #13 from 2019-10-29T17:48:30
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, being a tennis parent can b...
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Doubles Partner Survival Guide - Shankcast #12 from 2019-10-25T10:45:26
Doubles partner drama is a universal part of playing tennis which is why this episode of the Shankcat podcast is critical to listen to! Lifelong coaches Kevin, Megan and Ian will discuss the ins...
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Win Tennis Matches Or Fix Your Serve? - Shankcast #11 from 2019-10-15T15:44:49
There is a timeless battle all tennis players feel between wanting to win matches and wanting to improve their swing technique. Should you fix your serve or go with “old faithful” since team sea...
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Bad Tennis Lessons - Shankcast #10 from 2019-10-10T15:40:03
Are your tennis lessons actually moving you in the right direction or are they wasting your time? In this special episode of the Shankcast podcast you’ll hear three lifelong tennis coaches with ...
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The Best Tennis Racquet EVER - Shankcast #9 from 2019-09-27T12:17:46
What's the best tennis racquet of all time? Who factors should you look at when deciding the right racquet for yourself? Find out what weight, balance, size and stiffness are right for you and a...
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Confronting A Tennis Sandbagger - Shankcast #8 from 2019-09-17T18:02:31
Do you get frustrated with tennis players who “throw” games, sets, or even whole matches to try and keep their rating low? If so you can’t miss the roundtable discussion in this episode of the S...
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Tennis Grand Slam Race Predictions - Shankcast #7 from 2019-09-10T16:51:15
When the dust settles and it's all said and done who in this incredible era of tennis players will have the most grand slams?? Serena Williams? Roger Federer? Maybe Novak or Rafa? Today on the S...
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Dealing With Tennis Cheaters - Shankcast #6 from 2019-09-06T10:51:08
If you’ve played competitive tennis then you’ve experienced bad calls. It comes with the territory, but how can we deal with it effectively? Should you confront your opponents or let it slide? I...
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Why Tennis Drives You Crazy - Shankcast #5 from 2019-08-27T16:02:38
Let’s be honest, tennis drives us all nuts from time to time, but why?? What is it about our sport that brings out the best and worst in people? Maybe post importantly: how can we get a handle o...
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Should Nick Kyrgios Be Banned From Tennis? - Shankcast #4 from 2019-08-21T11:20:08
Is tennis “bad boy” Nick Kyrgios exactly the kind of exciting, dynamic draw the sport needs to grow into the 21st century, or are his antics a blemish on the game that should be removed as soon ...
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Hitting Doubles Opponents: Legit or Not? - Shankcast #3 from 2019-08-16T14:59:55
All around the world tennis players of all levels are afraid to hit towards their opponents in doubles. They’re afraid of the stigma attached with being a head hunter on the court! Should it be ...
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Could You Beat Serena Williams? - Shankcast #2 from 2019-08-16T14:58:30
It’s a question that has been asked of many people for many years: “Could YOU win against tennis legend Serena Williams?”. A game? A match? How about just one point?? Today on the Shankcast podc...
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Tennis Underhand Serve - Disrespectful or Smart? - Shankcast #1 from 2019-08-16T14:56:23
The underhand serve is all the rage in 2019 thanks to Nick Kyrgios, but is it a legitimate shot? Should it be allowed at the professional and amateur level, or is it just not a respectable shot?...
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Shankcast Introduction - A Tennis Banter Podcast! from 2019-08-16T14:53:44
Announcing a brand new tennis talk show unlike anything else on the internet! You'll be entertained, inspired, and enlightened with each and every episode of the Shankcast podcast! Today you'll ...
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