You just played a grueling and close tennis match and after you congratulate your opponent(s) they proceed to tell you how/why they beat you.  What do you feel about opponents who give you “advice” after a match?

Solicited or Unsolicited?

A tennis friend asked me, “Do you have good days and bad days on the tennis court like I do?”  Strangely, my answer was NO.  Why would that be?

Going to the Extremes

Early in a doubles match, you crush a soft second serve at the opposing net player; but it catches the top of the net and falls on your side.  Was it a bad idea? No, I think it will pay dividends later in the match.

Sending a Message

With the USTA’s proclamation, all of my available tennis courts are now shut down; so it is a “what now?” mode.  How are the avid tennis players coping with this time away from the courts?

For those of us who are “exercise addicts,” we must find something to not only fill the empty hours; but also burn off that energy inside and get an endorphin release.

When you watch pro tennis on TV, the announcers are always talking about “the number of winners vs. errors.”  When we all play, we have no real idea of OUR numbers; but what is a good ratio?

The Obvious Answer

The Governor of Florida just ordered a state-wide “Safer at Home” order, telling residents to stay home, except for “essential” trips outside.  But what is allowed and not allowed – and what people/authorities will do about it – is not clear.

The Extreme Case

What is one of the prime reasons we all don’t have consistent ground strokes and volleys?  The answer: Not hitting the ball consistently in the center of the racquet.  So, what can you do about it?  Here are answers from two veteran pros.

Recognizing the Problem

During a game of tennis, what do you think is the most important point?  There are a variety of opinions; but here is one from tennis’ “statistics guru” based on his study of the pros (in support of his client, Novak Djokovic).

Most side-by-side tennis courts have benches, covering and water in between them, where players go during change overs.  But (putting aside the current restrictions on “social distancing”), (when this is all over and we go back to “normal”) is it OK for one of the players/teams to have “guests” sitting there during a match?

What is the Rule?

We have had some great points made on both sides of the “to play or not to play” issue.  So, I would like to present what I did today for your opinions: is this safe or not safe?

The question has come up regularly: can tennis balls carry the Corona virus?  According to most experts, the virus can survive on most surfaces (longer on some and shorter on others).  So, what should we do while continuing to play our game?

Whether or not you believe there is an extreme health crisis going on, everyone’s life has changed in the last three weeks; and the senior tennis community (emphasis on “senior”) is no exception.  But what are YOU doing about it?

All Group Activities Are Canceled

From teeny towels to tournament timing, players responded, rated, and opined on the season of Florida senior tennis tournaments.  The results and every opinion have been shared with the tournament directors.

Here are the ratings for both the general tournament topics and for each of the nine events from December’s Longboat Key to the third CAT II at St. Pete …

After my total hip replacement surgery, I was amazed to find myself being able to use the ball machine in just four weeks.  And now, I feel just about “totally whole.”  But what do the experts say about playing tennis after total hip or knee replacements?  You may be surprised …

National Institute of Health says …

You are returning a soft second serve or set up to pound a groundstroke past your opponent(s) … should you use a short or long backswing on your power forehand?  I spoke with three different teaching pros … and got three different answers!

Hard vs. Soft Courts