Equipment with Harry Tong

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Happy Holidays from Winning Uglier! We’ve got a great episode on equipment with Harry Tong. Harry is BG’s long-time shop manager (Brad Gilbert Tennis Nation in Greenbrae, CA) and he has a popular youtube page called Tennis Spin. Harry believes this is the golden age of rackets. We get into some of his favorite new sticks and the reasons for the uptick in quality. We then talk strings, with Harry giving some great intel on tension. And we discuss why there’s no need to fiercely break in a new pair of shoes anymore - a habit that BG can’t break!

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Equipment with Harry Tong

Winning Uglier with Brad Gilbert

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Back into Match Play 43:22

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We’re getting back into match play season, and BG has some tips to help you win after a long layoff from competition. We discuss the cornerstones of serve, return, and easy balls, as well as fighting nerves and pacing yourself. We also get to a couple of questions, one about motivating your doubles partner, and the other related to the age-old debate about when to get kids started in tournament play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Unexpected Adjustments 34:55

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BG is back from the graveyard shift in Bristol and he’s fired up to break down the Aus Open and gloat about his Daily Wager picks. There was a big takeaway in terms of players being adaptable with their strategies and making unexpected adjustments. We talk about Djokovic’s brilliant tactical decision to play more shots down the middle in the final, as well as Osaka settling in after saving match points early in the event. We also take a question that looks back at a peculiar performance by Gael Monfils at the 2016 US Open. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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AO Preview - No Excuses 46:57

4 years ago46:57

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Whatup! We’re back with an Aussie Open preview. BG’s already at ESPN HQ in Bristol getting ready to go (and avoiding the incoming blizzard). We talk about players having to make the best with less than ideal preparation. We get into the favorites like Djokovic, Osaka, Rafa, Serena, plus the long-awaited return of Bianca Andreescu. Buck is a little disheveled with BG’s pick to win on the men’s side (hint, he’s from Greece). We also preview the popcorn first round between Shapo and Sinner. And since it’s Super Bowl weekend why not finish off with a little Brady/Mahomes goat talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Goal Setting 44:25

4 years ago44:25

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We wrap up 2020 with a Q&A heavy episode - big thanks to everyone that has listened in and supported the podcast so far! First BG discusses how he likes to set a series of small goals for the new year. Then we get into questions on finding positivity after an injury, game planning for (and respecting) pushers, preparing for clay, and an Andre vs Fed throwback story. And stay tuned for a surprise guest at the end! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Equipment with Harry Tong 36:49

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Strengths and Weaknesses 38:16

4 years ago38:16

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In this post-thanksgiving episode, we discuss finding the balance between working on both strengths and weaknesses. BG is a big proponent of taking what you do well and making it even better. We also think it's key to avoid fixating on a weakness to the point where it can hinder confidence and derail a practice. Q&A topics include letting a match slip after a flawless first set, and a curious case of a 9-year-old who exclusively likes to hit on the wall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Zen Tennis 44:03

4 years ago44:03

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What is Zen Tennis you ask? It’s a calm and peaceful hit where we put our egos aside. Whether you’re hitting with a partner or solo on the wall, the idea is to keep the rally going as long as possible. BG gets into some stories about players he’s come across that embraced the Zen practice, including the legendary Torben Ulrich. We then switch gears to Q&A, discussing whether Hawkeye takes away from entertainment value, as well as what to do this winter if you’re away from the courts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Psychology with Jeff Greenwald 50:50

4 years ago50:50

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We welcome world-renowned sports psychologist Jeff Greenwald to the podcast. Jeff has authored the best-selling book The Best Tennis of Your Life and runs fearlesstennis.com . In addition to helping his clients bring out their best more often, he’s put his methods to the test with his own game, reaching world no.1 in the ITF men’s 35 division. We pick Jeff's brain with various questions regarding the mental game. These include focusing on how you're playing vs fixation on the result (11:16), controlling emotions (15:15), dealing with pressure (22:20), bridging the gap between practice and matches (28:06), and getting out of a funk (37:47). Jeff and BG also have some good back and forth moments about playing safe vs aggressive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Learning from Losses 35:42

4 years ago35:42

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It’s about time we got into one of the most important parts of being a tennis player: taking losses and learning from them. BG breaks down what he calls the 3 different types of losses (2:23), which includes the heartbreaker of nearly pulling off an upset. He also gives some useful tips about taking notes post-match, as well as laughing off an especially brutal beat. For the Q&A we discuss how often you should go to the well if a tactic is working (20:33). Then we finish off with a little racket talk (26:08). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Forehands and French Recap 50:18

5 years ago50:18

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Hold on to your headphones we cover a lot of ground in this one. First, we recap the French Open (3:55), discussing Rafa’s brilliant ability to make adjustments to his game, as well as women’s champ Iga Swiatek’s effective use of heavy spin on the forehand. We then move on to a seemingly straight-forward shot that we’ve noticed is giving a lot of players at all levels problems - the forehand down the middle of the court (20:47). Lastly, we have two more Q&A topics, one on psychology with a nod to BG’s Pepperdine coach Allen Fox (29:49), and the other on a day in the life for both pro and college players (36:51). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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French Open and Cold Conditions 32:59

5 years ago32:59

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With the whacky 2020 schedule we’re already in the midst of the French Open! With conditions in Paris on the chilly autumn side, BG breaks down what players at home need to do to be prepared to play in the cold. We also discuss who the conditions could favor in Paris and BG gives his tournament picks. If you happen to struggle with the overhead, take a listen to a full Q&A breakdown of the shot (17:40). And we wrap up with a discussion on how to stop errors and double faults from compounding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Training with Mark Grabow 40:53

5 years ago40:53

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We welcome Mark Grabow to the podcast to talk about all things training related. Mark was the Director of Athletic Development for the Golden State Warriors and has worked with several tennis greats on the footwork/conditioning side including Murray, Roddick, Capriati, and of course BG. We cover a wide range of topics including the evolution of athletes and the effect that technology has had on performance. There are also plenty of useful tips for recreational players with advice on warmups and cool-downs and some footwork do’s and don’ts. We also get into a couple of listener questions, one related to training for club players and the other for a junior looking to improve their footwork. As Mark says, training is tough, but it’s your love for the sport and what you do when no one is watching that will really help you improve. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Comeback Time 43:30

5 years ago43:30

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BG returns to Malibu after 24 days in the New York bubble. Inspired by all the dramatic comebacks at the US Open, we break down what it takes for everyone at home to turn a match around that isn’t going their way. Mounting a comeback starts with belief, and then breaking it down into small goals - you can’t come back from a set and a break down all at once! BG also shares a locker room story from one of the greatest comebacks in tennis history, when Andre erased a 2-set deficit to win the 1999 French Open final. We also get back into some Q&A, with discussions on how much emotion you should show on the court, what to do if your improvement has leveled off, and a little hydration talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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US Open Preview 27:26

5 years ago27:26

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For all you pro tennis fans out there we did a US Open preview for the unprecedented 2020 addition of the event. BG, who's already been in the bubble for a week, gets to do one of his favorite things - break down the draw! Favorites, dark-horses, and potential upsets are all discussed. Above all else, BG is appreciative that tennis is back in action. And for everyone working on their own game, it will be a great opportunity to watch and learn through osmosis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Strategy with Darren Cahill 44:23

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