The Code, Principle 14: How to Correct Your Doubles Partner’s Call
Last week, we began an examination of Principle 14 of The Code, which addresses disagreements between doubles partners over calls. If one partner calls a ballRead More
What Illya Marchenko’s Laptop Says About Tennis Technology
Every Tuesday, this site looks at a training or technology concept that shapes how tennis is played. One recurring feature in this series draws inspirationRead More
Tennis Beyond the Headlines: August 31, 2026
Tournament coverage innovations and heat rules share the headlines with reflections on tennis’s recent era of dominance, player profiles, fashion, art, and even a human-robotRead More
Knowing the Rules: Meet Players Where They Are
Yesterday I noted that the Greater Fort Worth Tennis Coalition USTA League regulations tell captains and players that they should know the local rules alongRead More
1 responseUSTA League Rules: What a Tangled Web We Weave
Yesterday I wrote about two incidents at USTA Texas League Sectionals in which experienced players confidently applied the rules incorrectly. Players have a responsibility toRead More
Knowing the Rules: When Experienced Tennis Players Get Them Wrong
I received a default on my singles line a couple of weeks ago during the opening match of USTA Texas 18+ League Sectionals. When IRead More
Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter Review
I have always had mixed feelings about Novak Djokovic. On the one hand, I have considerable sympathy for the circumstances surrounding his arrival at theRead More
1 responseThe Code, Principle 14: When Doubles Partners Disagree on a Call
Every Wednesday, this site examines a rule or governing principle that shapes how tennis is actually played. We are currently in the midst of aRead More
Charlie Pasarell, Welby’s Wall, and the Value of Backboard Training
Every Tuesday, this site looks at a training or technology concept that shapes how tennis is played. This week’s topic was inspired by Serving First: CharlieRead More
Tennis Beyond the Headlines: August 24, 2026
The US Open qualifying begins this week, and money dominates the headlines. A record $101 million prize pool, soaring ticket prices, and a new GrandRead More