An engineer overthinks tennis in a daily journal.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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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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This week’s book selection rose to the top of my reading queue last weekend for a couple of serendipitous reasons. First, “The Devil Wears Prada 2” is currentlyRead More