Here is a “planning for the future” question about knee problems/solutions from a Michigan reader… Continue reading
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“Let it go!” + Fred
There is a believed bad call against a player and they just can’t seem to let it go. They carry on in their minds, or to the referee, or to the other player, or to their “team”… and they lose focus. Continue reading
Fed Losing Stats
Were you surprised as I was when Roger Federer didn’t convert two match points at the Madrid Open … and then went on to lose his against Dominic Thiem? Continue reading
Florida Cup Results
The annual competition from age 35 to 80 between Florida’s east and west coast teams were held May 4-5 at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens; and some National Grass Court Championships later this year were canceled. Continue reading
Drinking Enough Water?
We have all heard the advice of “drink more water”; but how much is enough? Tom Brady has some thoughts to consider … Continue reading
Jumping Around
You can fake poach at the net to distract your opponent; but how much more can you do without it being called a Hindrance? That question comes from reader Jim Lavoie … Continue reading
Fastball/Curve Ball
In doubles, it is usually the smartest shot to hit up the middle; but you have to sometimes change that strategy to prevent your opponents from totally clogging the middle. So, what do you do? Continue reading
The Slice Forehand
If you watch films of the tennis legends, they all used the slice forehand – especially as an approach shot. But in today’s game of extreme forehand grips, that shot has almost disappeared. But should it be in your arsenal? Continue reading
The Tennis Servants
How would you like the “honor” of retrieving and catching Nadal’s sweaty towels? Tennis writer Stephen Tignor thinks it is time to release ball kids from their servitude. Continue reading
“Oh, it was out.”
What happens when you DON’T call an “obviously out” ball OUT? Confusion and confrontation can follow; but what should be the ruling? Continue reading
Whose Ball is It?
You are serving in a doubles match in the deuce court and the returner hits a ball over the middle that lands just beyond the tee on your side of the court. Should your net man have taken the shot … or is it the incoming server’s ball to take? (The incoming server is lower-right in the picture). Continue reading
Which Ball Next?
You ever notice how some players (both pros and club players) ask to have the same ball they just won the point with to hit next? Or, intentionally change balls after losing a point? Continue reading
Playing a Deaf Opponent
What role does hearing play in a tennis match? It can have an impact on you as a player if you can’t hear; but also if your opponent can’t hear. Continue reading
Wash Your Hats
Tennis players always was their shorts, shirts, and socks; but how many regularly wash their sweat-soaked hats? Few. But should you and how do you? Continue reading
Break Point Puzzle
You work hard during a return game to finally get that critical break point … but then you blow it on a bad choice of shots. What should you really do instead? Continue reading