The Lies We Tell Ourselves
This weekend’s “Unplugged” posts have explored a category of tennis communication that initially sounds dishonest, but carries a surprisingly noble purpose. Friday’s post focused onRead More
Doubles Tennis and Dynamic Uncertainty: The Lies I Tell My Doubles Partners, Part II
Yesterday’s post introduced the idea that in tennis, we sometimes tell “little white lies” to our doubles partners. That post covered phrases intended to buildRead More
The Lies I Tell My Doubles Partners
This weekend’s “Unplugged” posts revolve around a strange category of on-court communication that initially sounds dishonest. However, I have come to believe that there areRead More
RETURN to YOURSELF: The Mental Game of Tennis and Life
A couple of years ago, I reviewed The Art of Tennis Movement by Emil Vassilev and came away impressed by its systematic, holistic, and thoughtful structure. ThatRead More
The Code, Principle 9: When Partners See It Differently
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
Weighted Ball Snap Downs (and my Small Yellow Ball Obsession)
Every Tuesday, this site takes a look at a training or technology concept that shapes how tennis is played. This week’s installment is the lastRead More
Tennis Beyond the Headlines: May 18, 2026
Intro Tennis slams’ refusal to discuss money is slap in face for players. They are right to threaten boycott: Wealthy players asking for more moneyRead More
What Tournament Tennis Gives Players
Over the course of this weekend’s series, I have explored the official structure of tournament tennis and the hidden participation ecosystem that exists beneath it.Read More
1 responseThe Real Secret Is Knowing Where Players Actually Go
Yesterday’s post focused on the official structure of USTA tournament tennis. However, understanding how tournaments are designed to work is only half the battle. TheRead More
3 responsesThe Hidden Art of Tournament Tennis
A league friend recently messaged me asking how to get involved in USTA tournament tennis. My immediate reaction was that it would be an easyRead More
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