Gimme, Gimme, Gimme (All Three)
I usually prefer to have all three balls in my possession prior to serving. At the same time, I also recognize that it isn’t safeRead More
Dropping the Ball
Last August, the Second Serve Podcast did a three-part “Stump the Ump” series with Rebel Good. The long-time USTA Umpire is the author of theRead More
1 response1881: Formation of the USLTA
The imminent foundation of the United States Lawn-Tennis Association was announced in a list of public notices that ran on April 24, 1881 in theRead More
Tanking and the Suspension Point System
I got called out after last weekend’s “Suspension Points Crime and Punishment” post by a knowledgeable person over my assertion that there is a gapRead More
USTA League At Level Roster Minimums
The final USTA League National Regulation update for 2024 has to do with team composition. Specifically, wording changes were made to the text that outlinesRead More
1 response40+ USTA League Adds a Line
Last weekend we examined a new USTA League National Regulation for 2024 that explicitly prohibits maintaining more than one identity with the organization. That sparkedRead More
1 responseTennis As Played in 1880
There was initially great variation in the rules of lawn tennis as the sport first took hold in the United States. That is apparent whenRead More
1 responseBreaking Down the New Rules in the 2024 USTA League Regulations
What better day than Friday the 13th to take a look at updates to the USTA League Regulations for 2024. We will be spending thisRead More
The Rules of Lawn Tennis: 1880 Variations
The history of the rules of tennis doesn’t start with the formation of the International Tennis Federation. Before the need for global standardization was recognized,Read More
Changing the Rules of Tennis
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) is the custodian of the Rules of Tennis. Despite the fact that I frequently cite the USTA Friend at CourtRead More