Tri-Level Lives in a Gray Area
Whenever I tell someone that Tri-Level isn’t USTA League, it is almost always regarded as yet another of my crazy takes on tennis. However, itRead More
1 responseReverse Throws
This is a rare (and most likely misguided) opportunity to criticize one of Iga Swiatek’s training techniques. In Season 1, “Under Pressure,” on the NetflixRead More
Tennis News: April 8, 2024
The dominant story this week is that the WTA Finals has found a home for the next three years. Unfortunately, it is a controversial decisionRead More
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