If you play in tennis events, you no doubt have received a lifetime supply of logo’d tennis shirts.  What do you like and what do you do with them?

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

If you don’t have the benefit of having a lefty/righty doubles combination, someone will be serving into the sun; and for many players, that can really dampen the effectiveness of their serving.  With the summer sun coming upon us, what can you do about it?

Six Tips to Consider

A shot that the pros hit regularly and with consistency is the swinging volley; but for us hackers, it is an iffy selection.  Gigi Fernandez provided some tips in the April issue of Tennis Magazine…

An Airborne Groundstroke

As we age, is it still possible to change your strokes to improve how you play the game of tennis?  This question comes from one of the better senior tournament players.

Old Dogs/ New Tricks?

What is the real life span of a tennis racquet and when should you replace what you have been playing with?  For many players that can be one of the biggest decisions in how they play the game.

Old But Comfortable

You have your opponent(s) running and deep in the court after a long rally; and you go for the “killer dropper”!  But it either hits the net and falls on your side or it sits up for an easy put-away winner by your opponent(s).  How come?

One Expert Dropper’s Opinion

A health question from a reader, “George, I am scheduled for cataract surgery in June and I would appreciate any advice / experience your readers have regarding the surgery, types of lens etc.  Especially as it relates to tennis. Thanks in advance. Arnie Vance”

What Are Cataracts?

Some players stand ready to return serve with their forehand grip.  Others wait with their backhand grip.  Which is better?

Tennis Magazine Says …

The whole world is focused on the pandemic from this virus; and people are dramatically changing their behavior and daily patterns.  But when this is over (and it will be), will life just go back to normal or will there be any permanent changes?

How About …

Playing mid-level doubles, when should your net partner poach on your serve if their backhand is over the middle?  This question comes from a frustrated  lefty reader…

Put It Away or Stay Home!

With “no-tennis” order starting to lift in different parts of the country (my Pelican Bay courts just announced they are opening up today!), the USTA has put out some guidelines to consider before getting back onto the courts.

BEFORE YOU PLAY

As the Covid shutdown continues to drag on, many of us are feeling the downtime frustration; so other than physical exercise/activities, how can you spend your time so you don’t go totally nuts?

Good Reading

We have all been there … serving at 5-4 for just the set or the whole match; and we blow it!  Why?  What should we do differently in that situation to change the outcome?

Some Key Factors

In my opinion, there are several things we should and should not do …

Most of us – especially retired senior tennis players – are probably feeling a real sense of “cabin fever” as this nation-wide shutdown drags on.  Government entities, from Federal to State to County to City, are trying to deal with the balance between medical, economic, and social concerns.

We Are All Different

Most of us are shut down from actually playing tennis; so what can you do to keep your game sharp?  How about just thinking about tennis, can that work?  Here is an incredible story that might shed some light.

A Vietnam P.O.W.