Net Post Scoreboards in the Rules of Tennis
Last Wednesday, we explored a new ITF Case Decision regarding permanent fixtures attached to the net post. I springboarded off that topic to share howRead More
2 responsesThe 2024 USTA Friend at Court
Ever since the 2024 ITF Rules of Tennis was released, I have been watching for the corresponding update to the USTA Friend at Court. That isRead More
6 responsesTaking a Stand… When Serving in 1887
We are currently in the midst of a lengthy side quest exploring the rules of tennis in the late 1800s. This was shortly before theRead More
The 2024 ITF Rules of Tennis
Since New Year’s Day rolled around, I have eagerly anticipated the release of the 2024 ITF Rules of Tennis. As a blog that started with a rules-orientedRead More
Bisques in Early Tennis
Some of the earliest versions of the rules of lawn tennis contain terms that are likely unfamiliar to current tennis players within the context ofRead More
Early Standards in Lawn Tennis Equipment
S.C.F. Peile’s 1887 book, ‘Lawn Tennis as a Game of Skill‘ is a veritable time capsule recording how the rules of lawn tennis were understoodRead More
Outside the Lines and Early Variations
Last week we examined S.C.F. Peile’s thoughts on various court surfaces shared in his 1887 book, ‘Lawn Tennis as a Game of Skill.’ The chapterRead More
S.C.F. Peile on Court Surfaces
The “Courts, Nets, and Appurtenances” chapter in S.C.F. Peile’s ‘Lawn Tennis as a Game of Skill‘ book details his thoughts on the court surfaces thatRead More
Sprawling Tennis Criticism from 1887
I was originally drawn to S.C.F. Peile’s ‘Lawn Tennis as a Game of Skill‘ because it contains an Appendix with the complete USLTA Rules ofRead More
1 responseLawn Tennis Hints to Beginners (1887)
S.C.F. Peile’s ‘Lawn Tennis as a Game of Skill’ was one of the earliest comprehensive books about the new sport. Originally written for a BritishRead More