Entries by Rob

Tennis Seniors NSW Tournament Calendar 2024

024 Events (Jan to Jun) Date Venue Contact Phone Entry Info Feb 16-18 Ulladulla Summer Games Mary Lou Barclay 0426 828 341 Enter Online Download Info Feb 23-25 Armidale R/Robin […]

Mastering Cross-Dominance

The Tennis Whisperer program’s primary goal is to help you play better using the skills you already have. In this message, we focus on overcoming your natural dominance—particularly in footwork. […]

Medvedev: Mind over Matter

Russian Daniil Medvedev recovered from two sets down to outlast  Zverev, 5-7 3-6 7-6 7-5 6-3 in a gruelling semi-final and join Sinner in Sunday’s final. “I was a little […]

Overcoming Mental Blocks in Exercise

Reframing Excuses as Obstacles Challenge Perceptions: Stop viewing reasons for not exercising as “excuses”. This mindset may induce guilt or self-criticism. Expert Insight: Katy Milkman, behavioral scientist, emphasizes the importance […]

How to Find a Way to Win

Mirra Andreeva somehow rallied from a 1-5 final-set deficit on Friday to eliminate Frenchwoman Diane Parry. Along the way, Andreeva tossed her racquet in disgust, and bit so hard into her left […]

Alcaraz Prematch Balance Exercise

This week’s question comes from a visitor to the Australian Open in Melbourne.  “Can you suggest one legged balance exercises to improve balance and ball watching similar to what I […]

NSMTA President’s Letter – January 2024

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How To Keep Your Brain Sharp As You Age

Maintaining mental sharpness as you age involves various factors: 1. **Exercise:** Regular physical activity, especially aerobic exercises, promotes blood flow to the brain, reducing cognitive decline. Engage in activities like […]

The 7 Keys to Longevity

According to aging experts, while extreme measures like transfusing young blood may not significantly extend human lifespan, adopting simple behaviors can help people live healthier for longer, potentially reaching ages […]

Nadal Prematch Ritual

This week’s question comes from a player at the Seaside Championships.  “Isn’t it great to see Nadal is back. He’s such a fierce competitor. My question is, why does Nadal […]

Tennis Strategies

We’ve added a Tennis Strategies page. Competitive tennis revolves around offensive tactics, aiming to exploit your opponent’s weaknesses, mistakes and court positioning. Most tennis strategies rely on thinking about angles, […]