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Using chalk on a tennis court surface is highly discouraged because it can cause long-term damage and affect playability. Chalk can embed itself into theRead More
Tennis Beyond the Headlines: December 23, 2024
Chris Evert turns 70. Interesting stats and law enforcement actions related to cyberbullying of tennis players. Netflix announces a new documentary on Rafael Nadal.
The Definitive Captains Guide to USTA League Player Descriptions
This is the flip side of yesterday’s post dissecting USTA League team descriptions. Today, I am breaking down the player side of that matchmaking process.Read More
1 responseThe Definitive Players Guide to USTA League Team Descriptions
Over the past few years, the USTA has enhanced its League application software to help connect prospective players and teams with open roster spots. TheRead More
Shameless Strategies: Never Pick Up Your Share of Drill Balls Again
A live ball drill is a form of tennis where players compete against each other to score points in a competitive setting. A good liveRead More
1 responseTennis 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