The Joy of a Hit
The Joy of a Hit As Coach Tim reminded me, there’s something quietly magical about two people on a court just having a hit. There’s real beauty in the rhythm […]
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Wet and Windy Forster Tournament – A Celebration of Tennis Togetherness
Wet and Windy Seniors Forster Tournament – A Celebration of Tennis Togetherness From the moment players zipped up their bags, the forecast signaled trouble. Flood warnings around Newcastle and statewide […]
Neutralizing the Banger: Playing Against Heavy Topspin Baseliners
Neutralizing the Banger: Playing Against Heavy Topspin Baseliners There’s a growing sameness on court today—younger players anchored behind the baseline, unloading with big western forehands and heavy topspin, point after […]
Pam Pulls Off a Forster Finish!
Pam Pulls Off a Forster Finish! New partner, rain delays, and a lucky dip win… still undefeated! Pam’s back at it again — and this time, in Forster. While the […]
Fathers, Coaches, and the Fragile Power of Bloodlines
Fathers, Coaches, and the Fragile Power of Bloodlines in Tennis D.H. Lawrence and Sigmund Freud made careers analyzing the undercurrents of family life—obsessions, rivalries, love twisted by proximity. But even […]
You Won. Now What?
You Won. Now What? After a match, while most coaches ask about the score, I’ve noticed you ask something else. Most begin with, “Did you win?” You begin with something […]
Reframe to Win: the Lionesses’ Masterclass
Reframe to Win: Lionesses’ Masterclass “We have to play Jimmy Parker, the No. 1 player in the world. I’ve never beaten him.” My doubles partner dropped this gem just before […]
Manly Men’s 7 Training Recap – July 27
Manly Men’s 7 Training Recap – July 27 Solid follow-up today after yesterday’s strong win over the third-placed team. That result moved us up to third on the ladder—a great […]
How to Really Watch the Ball in Tennis
How to Really Watch the Ball in Tennis Stats don’t lie. Over 90% of tennis errors stem from not truly watching the ball. That number might seem exaggerated—until you break […]
What Is Your Pre-Serve Routine?
What Is Your Pre-Serve Routine? The serve is the only shot in tennis where you have complete control before the point begins. It’s your chance to set the tone, dictate […]
Walking, Biking, Swimming or Tennis: How They Compare for Your Health
Walking, Biking, Swimming or Tennis: How They Compare for Your Health A major new analysis in The Lancet Public Health just debunked the 10,000-step rule. Turns out, the real magic […]
Vale Big Tony
Vale Big Tony Yesterday, we gathered to celebrate the life of Big Tony — a man whose presence was as solid and generous as the cliffs he loved to climb. […]
Reinventing Mixed Doubles: A New Era at the US Open
25 Teams Enter Reimagined US Open Mixed Doubles Championship A total of 25 teams have officially entered the reimagined US Open Mixed Doubles Championship. On July 28, the top eight […]
Scheffler’s Masterclass: Finding A Way
Scheffler’s Masterclass: Finding A Way Whether in golf or tennis, one truth holds firm: mastery is always just out of reach. Even the greatest players rarely fire on all cylinders […]
The Science Behind Easy Power
Easy Power: Unlocking Effortless Force The Science: Power Without Effort Advanced tennis isn’t about swinging harder — it’s about swinging smarter. That’s the essence of Easy Power, as illustrated in […]
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