I Just Can’t Read My Own Mind
I recently heard a very inspirational story at the USTA Texas semi-annual meeting. It came during a presentation from the Laredo Community Tennis Association (CTA).Read More
Close Calls and Temper Tantrums
“Electronic Review Procedures” is the last section in Appendix VI of the ITF Rules of Tennis. In the coming weeks, we will delve into theRead More
1 responseThe Century Drill
Tennis is a game of consistency. Unfortunately, it is easy to forget that fact because the sport’s highlight reels are filled with spectacular winners andRead More
1 responseTennis News: July 18, 2022
Wimbledon related stories and reflections on the fortnight heads up the lineup this week. Two high profile players named in match fixing allegations report. …Read More
Shill Teams
In casino slang, a “shill” is a person who acts as an enthusiastic gambler to encourage others to do the same. For example, a gamingRead More
2 responsesNTRP Ratings Management
USTA players from low participation areas are at a disadvantage when it comes to the uncomfortable topic of NTRP ratings “management.” Players in high participationRead More
Disqualification, Promotion, and Variance
I recently arrived at the conclusion that the USTA NTRP algorithm is significantly more likely to disqualify players from areas with inherently low tennis participation.Read More
Even More Fein Points of Tennis
I was delighted to learn that Paul Fein’s excellent tennis book, The Fein Points of Tennis, was recently recognized as a Silver award winner byRead More
Conceding the Call
The ITF Rules of Tennis contain detailed procedures for inspecting ball marks resulting from close line calls that occur during officiated matches played on clay.Read More
1 responseMight as well be Serving on the Sun
All tennis players need to be able to serve into a bad sun court. If you never face the sun when practicing serves, then youRead More
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