Chasing Points: A Season on the Pro Tennis Circuit
I had fairly low expectations when I decided to dive into Chasing Points: A Season on the Pro Tennis Circuit this week. I chose the book largelyRead More
The Fully Cooperative Warm-Up
We are in the midst of breaking down every principle in The Code as a meticulous overthinking exercise that is the hallmark of this site.Read More
3 responsesSweet Spot Training Racquet
I have always not-so-secretly coveted a sweetspot tennis racquet. This tennis training device had been on my personal wishlist for years, to no avail. MyRead More
Tennis Beyond the Headlines: December 8, 2025
Policy shifts, gender flashpoints, Serena rumors, big money, big names, and farewells, tennis news spans controversy, legacy, and change. USTA bans trans athletes from competingRead More
The (Tennis) Happiness Project Summary
Throughout 2025, I devoted the first full weekend of every month to a tennis-specific interpretation of Gretchen Rubin’s New York Times bestselling book, The HappinessRead More
The Happiness Project Scorecard
December is the natural moment to take stock of what the yearlong Happiness Project has taught me. Yesterday’s post explored Gretchen Rubin’s “Boot Camp Perfect”Read More
1 responseBoot Camp Perfect: The Happiness Project
December is the final month of this year-long tennis-specific exploration of Gretchen Rubin’s The Happiness Project. Today’s post is a reflection on Rubin’s concept ofRead More
Champion Mindset: Coach Yourself to Win at Life
Right off the top, I need to admit that I am not a big Patrick Mouratoglou fan. I have always thought of him as moreRead More
What Happens When a Player Refuses the Warm-Up in Tennis?
For readers who may be new to the organized tennis landscape, the Friend at Court is the USTA’s compendium of all rules governing sanctioned playRead More
2 responsesMake This December Your Tennis Pre-Season
This week’s Tuesday Training post focuses on the calendar. For most recreational players, this time of year is the closest tennis comes to an off-season.Read More