What Consistency Really Means in Tennis
This post opens the August installment of the Tennis Glow-Up series. Throughout 2026, we have been dedicating the first full weekend of every month to intentional improvementRead More
1 responseSerena Williams MasterClass Review: Why It’s Even Better the Second Time
A couple of years ago, I reviewed Serena Williams’ MasterClass on tennis. In that piece, I recommended that players revisit it periodically for new insight and perspectives.Read More
The Code, Principle 12: How the Philosophy Changed Over 25 Years
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
Snap Downs: A Simple Tennis Exercise for Better Balance and Movement
Every Tuesday, this site looks at a training or technology concept that shapes how tennis is played. Last week’s five-minute desk routine ended with anRead More
Tennis Beyond the Headlines: August 3, 2026
With the US Open just weeks away, this week’s stories highlight Craig Tiley’s vision for the USTA, evolving governance and eligibility policies, fan experience innovations,Read More
Decision Records: A Better Way to Evaluate Decisions in Tennis and Life
A couple of years ago, I heard an idea on a podcast that has slowly but surely become one of the more useful tools IRead More
An Index Card, Feedback, and Better Tennis: A Simple Daily Reflection Habit
A few months ago, I heard an interesting personal productivity suggestion during a podcast. The guest described a remarkably simple system that had become partRead More
Habit Stacking: A Simple Productivity Habit That Can Improve Your Tennis
Off-court training is a significant part of my tennis life. Because of that, I have a fairly legitimate small-footprint home gym. Regardless of how muchRead More
Killer Doubles: Strategies and tactics for better tennis
I recently stumbled across Killer Doubles: Strategies and Tactics for Better Tennis in a used bookstore. This title was published in 2014, which gives the foreword byRead More
Take Two: Principle 12’s Second-Serve Exception
Last week, I promised a look back at an earlier version of Principle 12, foreshadowing that it has evolved significantly over the past 25 years.Read More