To know him is to love him… Spike Gonzales was named the Collier County (Florida) “Tennis Pro of the Year.” Continue reading
Category Archives: General Tennis
The Height Advantage
How much of a difference does it make playing a taller player? And what strategies should you use playing against them? Continue reading
How Many Shots?
When you watch a pro match on TV (or in person), does it matter to you how short or long the rallies are? For me there is a magic “sweet spot” that makes viewing more enjoyable. Continue reading
Return Positioning?
Where do you stand to return serve … same place every time? Well, if you watch the pros and your friends, you will see some big differences in positioning. Continue reading
Pickle vs. Pop
Spike
Many tennis clubs are considering either taking out tennis courts to add pickleball courts, or just adding new ones to their facility. But is there a better alternative? Continue reading
Turville Hits Gong
Tennis is “important”; but life and health are more important. Good friend and senior tennis leader, Larry Turville has completed his months of chemo and radiation for his throat cancer and his heading home. Here is his report… Continue reading
Where Are the Women?
You ever recognize how hard it is to notice things that are NOT there? Well, have you noticed that you haven’t seen much of women’s professional tennis on TV for about a year and a half? Continue reading
Action Thinking
With PT Michelle
It is a critical point in the match; so you say to yourself, “If I can win this point, I can break his serve; and then…” WRONG. Continue reading
Cross Court or Down the Line?
Playing either singles or doubles, you have a ball to hit from the baseline … should you hit cross court or go down the line? A formula from your high school math class can help you figure it out. Continue reading
The Secret to Better Tennis
Crootof photo
What is the difference between us “regular tournament players” and the top guys? In my opinion, it is that we frequently give them short balls to attack; while they consistently hit deep and in the corners. Continue reading
Losing On Purpose
Is it ever a good idea to lose a game on purpose? According to Jack Kramer in his autobiography, “The Game”, it is one of the keystones of “percentage tennis.” Continue reading
Singles vs. Doubles?
Grieco photo
If you are physically able to play tennis singles, which do you prefer to do and why? Continue reading
No Butts About It
Where on the handle of your racquet should your hand be when serving? At the end or somewhere up higher? Continue reading
A New Rating System
What is your tennis rating… are you a 4.0? 4.5? The same for singles and doubles? Well, there is a new rating system to help tournament/league seeders (and you) distinguish differences between players. Continue reading
I Can’t Hear!
What role does hearing play in effectively hitting a tennis ball? You would think that it would have very little effect; but, for me, it plays a big role. Continue reading