Andy Fitzell: Debunking classic tennis myths
About this episode
Andy Fitzell is our guest for the 36th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Andy is a USPTA Elite professional who spent several years learning from and working alongside legendary tennis icon, Vic Braden. He is currently the coach for Kimberly Birrell, who is ranked 111 in the latest WTA rankings.
We talk:
1:41 How he met Vic Braden
5:00 His favorite tennis myths
8:05 Wrist position on forehand contact
10:23 Fundamentals for pure topspin
13:35 The geometry of the court
16:08 Why players try so many angles
17:33 Angle of the racket face on the volley
19:07 The volley grip
21:55 Optimal height for a serve toss
25:20 Changing your technique
27:03 Myelin
30:20 Brain typing tennis players
35:18 Best advice for the 4.0 player
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