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
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
40+ 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
1 responseTennis As Played in 1880
There was initially great variation in the rules of lawn tennis as the sport first took hold in the United States. That is apparent whenRead More
1 responseTennis News: October 16, 2023
It’s official: Serena Williams is a fashion icon and will soon have a trophy to prove it. Leander Paes topped the International Tennis Hall ofRead More
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
1 responseSuspension Point System for USTA League
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