Some of us sweat more than others, especially in the hot summer weather; but can your opponents stop you from keeping a ball in your wet pocket?  While I know that headline is a great set-up line, that question comes from a reader…

Division I college tennis and pro team tennis both have been playing let serves; so we have tried it in some of our friendly matches and find some interesting results.

No Big Deal

By now, every tennis player knows that Novak Djokovic was defaulted out of the US Open for hitting a lines person with a ball; but there is after-the-fact Debate as to whether the punishment fit the crime. 

The USTA Says…

Every senior tennis player accepts the fact that you should start and stay hydrated during a match; but what – if anything – should you EAT during a match?

Food is Fuel

Many players enjoy the challenge and camaraderie of participating in senior tournaments.  So here is an update on some of those events…

New England

Well known and outstanding American senior tennis player/organizer, Larry Turville is again battling the cancer that has invaded his body.  Kelli Turville suggests those who know and care about him may want to reach out at this time.

How To?

Due to the virus, the Cincinnati Open (played in NY) and US Open don’t have any lines people; but are using mechanical (HawkEye) line calls.  Could that mean when the virus is over, that the sport will totally convert to using machines only?  And, the virus has already impacted planned Florida tournaments.

How It Works

One tennis thing I am not good at: catching a bad service toss!  I rarely stop my service motion to catch a bad toss; and instead, chase it wherever it is … which usually ends up with a service fault.

Advantage Server?

Some players look for the shoe bargain; while others have a lifelong commitment to one tennis shoe brand/style.  But a reader asks how many pairs should you have at one time and how do you “manage” them?

A Reader Asks …

After the post and comments about “Racquet Management,” this request came in:

One of the major differences between practicing your tennis strokes and executing your tennis strokes is the pressure of the score in a “big match.”  How can you work on overcoming that challenge?  Here is a practice game that could help.

Providing Self Pressure

In sunny and hot summer weather, is it better to wear short sleeve or long sleeve shirts?  There are differences of opinion.

Fabric For Sure

You see an opponent drive Djokovic way off the deuce court; but somehow, he slides (on a hard court!), splits, and hits an offensive “squash shot” back cross court.  Can senior hackers do something like that?

The Old is New

Some players just like to “wing it” when they go into a match; but others (like me!) like to think about who they are playing, their style, their strengths and weaknesses … and what to do about it.

Changing Strategery

Have you ever tried playing a tennis match with 5 pound ankle weights attached to your body?  Well, I think most of us virtually do that every time we walk onto the court.

How Much Weight?