Ultimate Stocking Stuffer List for Tennis Players (2023 Edition)
Tis the season where it seems that every site on the planet publishes a list of stocking stuffer recommendations. Some of those lists are orientedRead More
Can They Do That?
The 2023 Texas Adult Masters was severely impacted by rain. In fact, the majority of the divisions were not fully completed. On the tournament’s finalRead More
3 responsesA Tale of Two Cities (and Masters)
Before the deployment of the USTA unified National Ranking system, the Masters was the most prestigious Adult tournament in the Texas Section. The primary driverRead More
2 responsesMastering the Obvious
Once upon a time, the Adult Masters Championships was the premiere Adult USTA tournament in the Texas Section. While arguments can be made that theRead More
3 responsesThe Love Languages of Tennis
Dr. Gary Chapman published “The Five Love Languages” in 1992. That book and several variations have been a relationship bestseller pretty much ever since. TheRead More
Share the Love
A disproportionately high number of players at the top of the Senior Adult age group rankings lists teach tennis for a living. Many others atRead More
1 responseGimme, 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 responseTwo Balls, Side Pocket
Because I grew up playing tennis on the windswept plains of north Texas, I am loathe to play a point with a loose ball onRead 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