Gimme, 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
A History of the Davis Cup (Book)
The online description was enticing. Based on the title alone, A History of the Davis Cup: Being the Story of the International Lawn Tennis ChampionshipRead More
1881: Formation of the USLTA
The imminent foundation of the United States Lawn-Tennis Association was announced in a list of public notices that ran on April 24, 1881 in theRead More
Adductor Side Plank Leg Lift
Today marks a significant milestone. We have finally arrived at the moment that sparked the idea for the weekly tennis training posts I have beenRead More
Tennis News: October 23, 2023
Billie Jean King was eliminated from the Masked Singer. Tennis finds common ground in the Israel-Palestine Conflict. Tennis’s Place in the Israel-Palestine Conflict: Tennis mayRead 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
USTA League At Level Roster Minimums
The final USTA League National Regulation update for 2024 has to do with team composition. Specifically, wording changes were made to the text that outlinesRead More
1 response40+ USTA League Adds a Line
Last weekend we examined a new USTA League National Regulation for 2024 that explicitly prohibits maintaining more than one identity with the organization. That sparkedRead More
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