The Code, Principle 9: Who Gets to Make the Call in Doubles?
Every Wednesday, this site examines a rule or governing principle that shapes how tennis is actually played. This week, we remain in the midst ofRead More
Jannik Sinner’s Reverse Curtsy Drill, Smart Tennis Warm-Up
Every Tuesday, this site takes a look at a training or technology concept that shapes how tennis is played. This week’s follow-on comes from theRead More
Tennis Beyond the Headlines: May 4, 2026
Last week was a bloodbath of Division 1 college tennis program cuts. Other headlines focus on the Alcaraz-Sinner rivalry, injuries, USTA tech partnerships, and theRead More
Adaptability in Tennis: Evolving Without Losing Yourself
This post concludes the May installment of the Tennis Glow-Up series. Friday introduced adaptability as continuity under new conditions, emphasizing that change should be disciplined rather thanRead More
1 responseAdaptability in Tennis: The Skill of Seeing Clearly
This post is the second entry in the May installment of the Tennis Glow-Up series. Yesterday’s discussion introduced adaptability with the central ideas that changeRead More
Adaptability in Tennis: Continuity Under New Conditions
This post opens the May installment of the Tennis Glow-Up series. Over the first full weekend of each month in 2026, this series has explored how toRead More
Rafa Nadal: The King of the Court Book Review
There is no shortage of books about Rafael Nadal, which creates an obvious challenge for any new release. To justify its place on the shelf, aRead More
When “Let’s Play a Let” Isn’t Actually Fair
Every Wednesday, this site examines a rule or governing principle that shapes how tennis is actually played. We remain in the midst of a sequentialRead More
I Am Becoming Obsessed with the Small Yellow Weighted Ball
Every Tuesday, this site takes a look at a training or technology concept that shapes how tennis is played. This week’s inspiration comes from theRead More
Tennis Beyond the Headlines: April 27, 2026
The clay season continues with Madrid’s unique mix of altitude, spectacle, and unpredictability. This week’s headlines also stretch beyond the baseline, touching on leadership changes,Read More