Suspension Points Crime and Punishment
I abhor the widespread suspicion and vilification of NTRP self-rated players within USTA League culture. Even worse is the fact that this absolute bias leadsRead More
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The seedy underbelly of USTA League tennis is on full display within the organization’s Suspension Point System documentation. It is a genuine shame that suchRead More
Breaking Down the New Rules in the 2024 USTA League Regulations
What better day than Friday the 13th to take a look at updates to the USTA League Regulations for 2024. We will be spending thisRead More
A Handful of Summers
Gordon Forbes was a tennis player from South Africa who competed during the 1950s and 1960s. He won the French Open Mixed Doubles title inRead More
The Rules of Lawn Tennis: 1880 Variations
The history of the rules of tennis doesn’t start with the formation of the International Tennis Federation. Before the need for global standardization was recognized,Read More
Elliptical Training and Tennis
In the opening moments of Season 1 Episode 4 in the Netflix docuseries ‘Break Point,’ Frances Tiafoe is seen performing intense intervals using an ellipticalRead More
Tennis News: October 9, 2023
Is the USTA trying to silence Pam Shriver? Compelling insights into the world of tennis. USTA accused of downplaying sexual abuse and trying to silenceRead More
2 responsesMatch Day Systems and Routines
Tennis players at the upper echelons of competition have systems for getting ready for a big match. Carefully planned routines are designed to ensure theyRead More
Systems Thinking Between the Points
Tennis matches are typically won by the player who wins the most points. However, the intricacies in the scoring system sometimes result in a matchRead More
Systems-Oriented Thinking in Tennis
Last December, I wrote a series of posts highlighting the “12 Habits of Highly Successful Tennis Players.” Throughout 2023, the first weekend of every monthRead More
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