Fix Your Overhead: Neutralize the Most Annoying Shot I Jonathan Stokke

Fix Your Overhead: Neutralize the Most Annoying Shot I Jonathan Stokke

Author: Mike Rogers - Founder of Senior Tennis Unpacked May 19, 2026 Duration: 18:03

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đź“„ Episode Description

We all know the feeling: you're at the net, feeling like a pro, until that high, slow ball goes up and suddenly you're backpedaling like a panicked crab. Most of us hate lobs because we're terrified of our own overheads, but the truth is, we're making it way harder than it needs to be by taking dangerous technical shortcuts. In this episode, Jonathan Stokke breaks down why the "lobber" isn't actually your enemy — your overhead is — and shares a simple spacing rule that allows even players with limited mobility to turn that "annoying" shot into a point-ending smash.

 

âś… Key Takeaways

·      The "Secret" Source of Hate: Why your frustration with lobbers is actually a "bad overhead" problem in disguise.

·      The Shortcut Trap: Why backpedaling is the "number one" technical mistake that ruins your balance and your overhead.

·      The Serve Hack: A simple visualization to turn your overhead from a "swat" into a controlled, abbreviated serve.

·      The One-Yard Rule: How getting just one yard behind the service line allows you to cover 90% of lobs without ever needing to jump.

·      Predicting the Future: How to "read the mail" and know a lob is coming before your opponent even hits it.

 

Jonathan Stokke:
www.stokketenniscoaching.com

Stokke Doubles Academy:

https://www.skool.com/stokke-doubles-academy/about

⏱️ Chapters:

00:00 Coming Up / Introduction

01:52 The "Secret" Source of Hate: It's Really a Bad Overhead Problem

05:12 The One-Yard Rule: Cover 90% of Lobs Without Jumping

06:29 The Shortcut Trap: Why Backpedaling Destroys Your Balance

07:31 The Serve Hack: Turn Your Overhead Into an Abbreviated Serve

13:47 Key Takeaways: Lob Strategy + Predicting the Future

16:11 Show Wrap-Up

 

 

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For competitive tennis players over fifty, the game evolves. The desire to win remains sharp, but the path to victory requires a different map. Insider's Playbook: Smart Strategies for Competitive Senior Tennis Players Over 50 is that essential guide. Hosted by Mike Rogers, a seasoned senior tournament competitor and the founder of Senior Tennis Unpacked, this podcast digs into the nuanced realities of competing later in life. You won't find generic tips here. Instead, each conversation is a deep dive into the specific strategic adjustments, physical maintenance, and mental conditioning that give seasoned players a tangible edge. Mike brings on elite coaches who understand the senior athlete, national champions who are still dominating their age brackets, and performance experts focused on longevity. They unpack real, actionable strategies for everything from point construction and recovery to managing pressure during a tight third-set tiebreak. This is for players who analyze their matches, who know their strengths, and who are looking for that next piece of the puzzle to outsmart and outlast their opponents. Tune in to hear candid discussions that feel like a locker room talk with the most knowledgeable players and minds in senior tennis, all dedicated to helping you compete longer, smarter, and with more success.
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