If you watch films of the tennis legends, they all used the slice forehand – especially as an approach shot. But in today’s game of extreme forehand grips, that shot has almost disappeared. But should it be in your arsenal? Continue reading
The Tennis Servants
How would you like the “honor” of retrieving and catching Nadal’s sweaty towels? Tennis writer Stephen Tignor thinks it is time to release ball kids from their servitude. Continue reading
“Oh, it was out.”
What happens when you DON’T call an “obviously out” ball OUT? Confusion and confrontation can follow; but what should be the ruling? Continue reading
Whose Ball is It?
You are serving in a doubles match in the deuce court and the returner hits a ball over the middle that lands just beyond the tee on your side of the court. Should your net man have taken the shot … or is it the incoming server’s ball to take? (The incoming server is lower-right in the picture). Continue reading
Which Ball Next?
You ever notice how some players (both pros and club players) ask to have the same ball they just won the point with to hit next? Or, intentionally change balls after losing a point? Continue reading
Playing a Deaf Opponent
What role does hearing play in a tennis match? It can have an impact on you as a player if you can’t hear; but also if your opponent can’t hear. Continue reading
Wash Your Hats
Tennis players always was their shorts, shirts, and socks; but how many regularly wash their sweat-soaked hats? Few. But should you and how do you? Continue reading
Break Point Puzzle
You work hard during a return game to finally get that critical break point … but then you blow it on a bad choice of shots. What should you really do instead? Continue reading
Another Bad Word?
With Rambo
In another variation of what you can or cannot say on the court, here is a situation from Newk camp fellow Wanker, Mike “Rambo” Rennels about using the word “let” … Continue reading
2019’s Tennis Goal
After our doubles victory at The Meadow’s tournament in February, I asked my partner Hank Irvine what was “the #1 thing I should work on” to further improve my tennis game. His answer was interesting. Continue reading
The Irvine Protocol
Is it “fun” to play a two- or three-hour tournament singles match? Is it healthy/wise to do that? I no longer think so. Continue reading
Curious Kyrgios
As a tennis fan, you watch extremely talented players like Australia’s Nick Kyrgios and wonder … WHY? Why does he do what he does and why is he not up at the top of the rankings? Continue reading
Round Robin Review
The Round Robin format in doubles … several tournaments have tried it and some tournament directors have avoided it. Is it good or bad for the game of senior tennis? Continue reading
The Right Racquet For You
Stiff or Flexible… what kind of tennis racquet is best for you? Thanks to Fred Drilling for sharing the explanation below, which he described as “Best article I’ve ever seen!” Continue reading
Two Bites of the Apple
If you are playing on soft courts and there is a clear mark that the ball was out, is it a given that you can make that call? Not always. Continue reading