USTA League Playoffs, A Framework Based on Season Structure
Yesterday’s post discussed the idea that the USTA League National Regulations say more about local league playoffs than most people probably assume. Today, we areRead More
USTA League Playoffs, What the Rules Actually Say
Playoffs are one of those things most USTA League tennis players seem to take for granted. The idea that a season ends with a secondaryRead More
The Evolution of Complete Conditioning for Tennis
Last Tuesday, I published a post confessing my aversion to performing traditional sit-ups and crunches. It was inspired by the fact that the “Behind theRead More
Electronic Line Calling in Player-Officiated Matches
The 2026 USTA Friend at Court was released earlier this month. As is typically the case, the updates are modest, and the core rules of tennis remainRead More
Do Tennis Players Still Do Sit-Ups and Crunches?
Every Tuesday, this site takes a look at a training or technology concept that shapes how tennis is played. This week’s inspiration comes from anRead More
Tennis Beyond the Headlines: March 23, 2026
Intro Tennis handshakes, controversy and the spectacle of elite sport: ‘Notice the frost on the fingers’: The sport feels designed to cause irritation and aggravationRead More
Understanding Tennis as a System: Strategy, Tactics, and Problem Solving
One of the things I love most about tennis is that every match is essentially a puzzle to solve. Sometimes a solution is obvious fromRead More
How I Made Custom Butt Cap Plates for Tecnifibre Racquets
It’s apparently geek weekend here at the Fiend at Court. Today, I am extolling the sheer joy I have been deriving from my 3D printer.Read More
The USTA Rankings Puzzle: Tracking Down a Silent Points Correction
Just in case anyone hasn’t already picked up on this, I absolutely love a good puzzle. In fact, as evidenced by yesterday’s book review, IRead More
Moms Like Us by Jordan Roter
I do not review very many novels on this site. When I do, the general rule is that the book has to have some meaningfulRead More
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