Warming Up With Your Doubles Partner
We are continuing our meticulous, and admittedly overthought, breakdown of The Code, one principle at a time. This is the fourth consecutive week focused on PrincipleRead More
2 responsesVolleys Against a Wall and a Lesson Learned
Sometimes I sit down to write a “Training Tuesday” post with a specific topic in mind, only to discover that it winds up being aboutRead More
Tennis Beyond the Headlines: December 15, 2025
Burnout, betting, bans, branding, and bears. (Oh my!) It was an unusually active week for off-season tennis news. Also, the NCAA prize money lawsuit entersRead More
Rules Must Be Clearly Documented and Communicated
In yesterday’s post, I noted that something materially changed in 2025 that impacted how a long-standing Dallas Tennis Association (DTA) local rule was enforced. ThisRead More
Delegated Authority, Local Grievances, and the Limits of Local Power
This post is the second installment of a short series examining the rules and governance structures that shape USTA League play. As noted yesterday, aRead More
1 responseRecent Suspensions Illuminate a Path Toward Better USTA League Regulations and Governance
In an unusual move for this site, I am starting what will be a several-post series by completely spoiling the ending. This is one ofRead More
1 responseChasing Points: A Season on the Pro Tennis Circuit
I had fairly low expectations when I decided to dive into Chasing Points: A Season on the Pro Tennis Circuit this week. I chose the book largelyRead More
The Fully Cooperative Warm-Up
We are in the midst of breaking down every principle in The Code as a meticulous overthinking exercise that is the hallmark of this site.Read More
3 responsesSweet Spot Training Racquet
I have always not-so-secretly coveted a sweetspot tennis racquet. This tennis training device had been on my personal wishlist for years, to no avail. MyRead More
Tennis Beyond the Headlines: December 8, 2025
Policy shifts, gender flashpoints, Serena rumors, big money, big names, and farewells, tennis news spans controversy, legacy, and change. USTA bans trans athletes from competingRead More