Hit the Gym: Off Court Training for Strength
Shortly before the end of last year, I wrote a three-part series highlighting the “12 Habits of Highly Successful Tennis players.” Throughout 2023, I willRead More
1 responseNick Bollettieri’s Tennis Handbook
Nick Bollettieri pioneered the concept of residential tennis development academies. Bringing the very best young players together created a crucible from which several big starsRead More
1 responseThe 2023 Grand Slam Rule Book
The majority of people experience the Rules of Tennis by watching the sport on television. There is actually a cascading series of rule books thatRead More
Cross Footwork Pattern Drill
This is the time of year when smart players structure their tennis as an off-season training block. That allows focusing on a few key thingsRead More
1 responseTennis News: January 2, 2023
The United Cup is underway in Australia, but first, we reflect on the tennis that we will remember from 2022. More pickleball tension, this timeRead More
Planning Tennis Tournament Play 2023
It is the time of year when I map out my tournament play for the coming year. Like almost everybody else, constraints in my lifeRead More
3 responsesPutting a Tennis Spin on New Year’s Eve
We celebrate New Year’s Eve in a somewhat unorthodox fashion. I am not a big fan of large parties, and staying up late. As anRead More
Some Cotton Picking Loose Ends
Earlier this month, the Trophy Husband and I encountered issues when trying to enter Husband-Wife in the Dallas Cotton Bowl Tennis Classic. The tournament wasRead More
2 responsesAge-Based Appeals in 2023
The 2023 USTA League Regulations claim that new age-based appeal options have been approved. However, a close examination of the change-marked “updates” in those sectionsRead More
1 response12 Habits of Highly Successful Tennis Players Part 3
This is the final installment of the common habits that the very best players at Adult Senior tennis have in common. I arrived at thisRead More