Tennis is Supposed to be Fun
There are a lot of compelling reasons to play tennis. Numerous studies show that people who play the sport have a reduced risk of cardiovascularRead More
The Joy of Flow (and the Zone) in Tennis
In the personal productivity domain, “flow” is a state of optimal performance and efficiency characterized by full engagement and focus. Flow is associated with higherRead More
Your Tennis Happiness Journal
Throughout 2024, I am dedicating the first full weekend of every month to exploring the application of design-oriented thinking to improve our tennis lives. ThisRead More
Apples Never Fall (Streamed Miniseries)
Last May, I reviewed the novel “Apples Never Fall” by Liane Moriarty. I categorized it as a “Tennis Beach Book” as it is light, entertaining,Read More
Suddenly Suspension Points: A Case Study in USTA Rules and Regulations
I am launching into a new series of posts that examine how USTA rules and Regulations are applied to National Invitational Team events. This topicRead More
3 responsesIga Swiatek’s Brain Games
A few weeks ago, our steady march through the tennis training techniques glimpsed in the Netflix docuseries “Break Point” featured an image of Ons JabeurRead More
Tennis News: April 1, 2024
Saudi Arabia’s bid for a top-level tournament faces uncertainty. Djokovic’s surprise coaching split. Is Danielle Collins really going to retire? Roger Federer set to deliverRead More
Jump Rope and the YaoYao App
Jumping rope is a well-established method for building a solid foundation of good footwork and agility for tennis. The repetitive jumping motion helps players developRead More
How a Magnetic Tripod Adapter Can Improve Your Tennis Game
This weekend, I am sharing some ideas for better tennis through technology. These “hacks” involve devices that are not specific to the sport but neverthelessRead More
Tennis and My “Amazon Fire Go Bag”
The Tennis Channel and Tennis Channel Plus services are a borderline essential need for me. Timeshifting matches via on-demand streaming enables me to watch matchesRead More
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