What is your purpose when you go out on the court to warm up before a match? Different people have different philosophies. Continue reading
Category Archives: General Tennis
Hurricane Irma
Like many Americans, we watched (from New Hampshire) with morbid fascination as Hurricane Irma barreled into our home of Naples, Florida. While the damage could have been catastrophic for us – and others – we had relatively “minor” damage. Continue reading
Secret To Winning
with Ali Bacha
Most players have a “weapon” or at least a favorite shot they go to when they need a point. A secret to winning is to NOT let them have that shot. Continue reading
Reflex Volleys: Improvable Skill
You’re playing competitive doubles and the opposing net man drives the ball right at you 
… and you “reflex” volley it back for a surprise winner. But it wasn’t a “surprise” to you; because you actually practice that shot. Continue reading
Why??
Sometimes you watch or play this great game of ours and ask yourself “WHY is that so?” Here are some of my perplexing questions that you don’t need to be Einstein to answer …
Greatest Match Finisher?
Are you a winner/loser?
When it comes down to a deciding third or fifth set in a men’s pro match, who would you guess would be the all-time leader for winning percentage? Unless you happen to see it on Tennis Channel like I did, you would probably be choosing the wrong guy. Continue reading
Fighting the Yips
Marty Judge
Your mind can be a powerful force – either positive or negative – in everything that you do. One player is seeking advice on how to fight “the yips” in his tennis game. Continue reading
The Ball Toss
Nothing starts until you toss the ball to serve; but does anyone really think about (or practice) this critical motion? Continue reading
The Problem With Leagues
Joel Drucker
Amateur golfers are known to inflate their handicaps to gain a competitive advantage. Now it seems tennis players are DEflating their NTRP rankings to gain a competitive advantage in league play. Continue reading
Playing Under Pressure
Lt. Wachtel, Korea 1968
All of us senior hackers feel it sometime – even the top touring pros feel it – PRESSURE can impact your performance; so what can you do about it? Continue reading
Where To Look?
Mike Lewis
Where do you look when your partner is serving? When your partner is returning serve? When your partner is hitting a baseline shot and you are at the net? Look the wrong way and you could lose critical time. Continue reading
Serena on the Men’s Tour?
John McEnroe created controversy (what else is new?) when he said that Serena Williams would be no more than #700, if she competed on the men’s tour. Is he right? Continue reading
The Fauxpology: why do it?
John Newcombe
You hit a cross-court forehand that would have been a probable winner, but it clips the top of the tape and dribbles over. You raise your hand and say , “Sorry.” Are you really? Continue reading
Mr. NiceGuy or Condescending?
Fred Stolle
Tennis writer Joel Drucker asks the question on FaceBook, “You’re absolutely killing an opponent in a league or tournament match 6-0, 5-0. Would you then concede a game?” Continue reading
The Off Backhand
Brian Gottfried
What is your most challenging shot? For many right-handers, it is the “off backhand” return of serve in the deuce court (and for lefties, flip over to the ad court). So, what can you do about it? Continue reading