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
Winter Tourney Schedule
For vacation planning – and doubles partner arranging – the schedule for the 2019 Florida west coast senior tournaments has been released. 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
Cane & Able
With the wonder of modern medicine, just three days after hip replacement, I was able to “graduate” to using a cane. That story and results from people who can still play tennis at the Atlanta Invitational follow. Continue reading
Shortest Match Ever?
Two Naples tennis friends were playing a tournament match… and it ended after TWO points! That story and my hip surgery update follow. 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
Cryotherapy: Freezing Away Pain
Most of us have come to Florida to get AWAY from the cold; so why are some paying money to freeze themselves? According to one top tournament player, it is to rehab his body. Continue reading
Which is the Mark?
Now that the pros are into the clay court season, the old line call disputes are happening again. But there are things that can be done to reduce/eliminate them. 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
The Massage Ball
Have a muscle pain that won’t go away and no time to get a professional massage? Well, just “have a ball.” 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