Ah! Doubles Really Is a Different Game
Ah! Doubles Really Is a Different Game At this year’s U.S. Open mixed doubles, Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori reminded everyone that doubles is not just singles with four players […]
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The Underarm Serve: Errani’s Masterstroke
The Underarm Serve: Errani’s Masterstroke Most of Howie’s midweek group are appalled at Errani’s serve. They are purists, to say the least. Some even question whether it’s legal. But the […]
Has Hypnosis Been Applied in Tennis?
Has Hypnosis Been Applied in Tennis? Rachel asks whether hypnosis has been used in mental conditioning in tennis. The answer is yes—tennis professionals and sports psychologists have explored hypnosis techniques […]
Atmane’s Evolution: From Banging to Relentless Patterns
Atmane’s Evolution: From Banging to Relentless Patterns The newly expanded 96-player draw in Cincinnati gave Térence Atmane a lifeline — a spot in qualifying. He seized it, beating Yoshihito Nishioka […]
Eighty Years, One Day at a Time
Eighty Years, One Day at a Time This month I turned 80. This post is more personal and reflective than usual. It marks a milestone both in my life and […]
Keep Turning Up: The Mindset That Changes Matches
Keep Turning Up: The Mindset That Changes Matches Golfer Tommy Fleetwood knows the walk. Final-round tension, leaderboard glances, cameras following. And yet — no PGA Tour trophy in his hands. […]
The Silent Match-Loser in Badge: Unforced Errors
The Silent Match-Loser in Badge: Unforced Errors I still remember, as a kid learning tennis, going up against “the puddler” — that maddening opponent who never seemed to do anything […]
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How Screens Can Sabotage Your Tennis Game
How Screens Can Sabotage Your Tennis Game In today’s game, winning points isn’t just about fast feet or a powerful forehand—it’s about how well your eyes can keep up. Your […]
Shake Off the Morning Rust
Shake Off the Morning Rust If you’re over 40, you’ve likely felt it — that morning stiffness in your hips, knees, or lower back that didn’t exist a decade ago. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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