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
3 responsesThe Absurdity of the NCAA, NIL, and College Tennis
I used to be a rabid college sports fan, but that is no longer the case. What ruined it for me was the NCAA’s abjectRead More
Swiping Left… On USTA Tournament Draws
This weekend, I am writing about things that don’t work as well as they should. In general, poor technical implementation makes my head hurt. WhenRead More
1 responseStreaming Technical Difficulties
Back in 2022, I wrote a couple of posts comparing and contrasting the on-demand tennis streaming services offered by the Tennis Channel and ESPN+. “OneRead More
Back Draws in Default
Last month, I played in the Level 1 National Senior Women’s Clay Court Championships in Houston. This year, the tournament used a slightly different drawRead More
1 responseMore Data on USTA League Defaults
When it comes to strategic initiatives, nothing makes me happier than a well-structured, data-based decision process. Organizations that use evidence to make smarter strategic choicesRead More
A Local League Default Saga
For anyone who is new here, I really don’t like defaults in tennis. Whether it occurs in USTA League or tournaments, every scheduled match thatRead More
Contest: The Best Practice in this Photo
The final contest for this weekend is an easy one. There is a facility best practice in this photo that I wish every site wouldRead More
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