Tennis Players as Works of Art
David Linebarger’s Tennis Players as Works of Art is billed as a collection that will transform the reader’s understanding of tennis and reveal the sport asRead More
Which Team is Your Main Squeeze? Cowtown Edition
It is very common in my local area for USTA League Players to “double dip” by joining more than one team in the same season.Read More
4 responsesSpeed Through / Double Back
In the fall of 2021, I played a practice match at a local area high school where someone had chalk-marked stations for cardio fitness circuits.Read More
Tennis Beyond the Headlines: December 16, 2024
USTA senior players shine on the global stage. The US Open to undergo a leadership transitions. The top tennis news this week was rounded outRead More
The Opportunity Cliff: A Competitive Tennis Crisis
The USTA quietly unveiled a new mission statement earlier this year. Since that time, it has been steadily weaving its way more and more intoRead More
The Scarlet Letter
The USTA has an official definition for all the types of NTRP ratings for players, along with a single-letter abbreviation. However, these ratings also haveRead More
A Ratings Appeal and an Identity Crisis
Once upon a time, I viewed myself as the type of person who would always accept my assigned NTRP rating without question or complaint. ItRead More
1 responseTennis and the Newport Casino
The Newport Casino stands as a cornerstone of American tennis history and cultural heritage. From hosting the first U.S. National Singles Championship in 1881 toRead More
Double Dipping Gets Local
Over the past few Wednesdays, we have been examining USTA rules and regulations for tennis players who compete in more than one local league. SoRead More
Wall Sits for Tennis
A couple of weekends ago I played a practice match at a DFW area high school on a court that had obviously been in recent use as a tennis cardio circuit station. The description of the exercises to be performed were scrawled on the court with chalk. The station for 30 seconds of wall sits was nestled in the corner next to a cinderblock backboard.