Coach Tim Asks: Are You Badge Smart?
Are You Badge Smart? Coach Tim asks: “Are you playing Badge Smart—or just playing Badge?” That question stuck. Because in Badge, the scoreboard doesn’t just reflect talent. It reflects decisions. […]
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Missing Shots? Your Eyewear Could Be to Blame
Your Eyewear Can Impact Your Game More Than You Think If you’re a competitive tennis player who wears glasses, here’s an insight that might hit closer to home than expected: […]
Craft Over Banging: Flavio Cobolli
Craft Over Banging: Flavio Cobolli’s Rise on Clay Flavio Cobolli isn’t the Italian name dominating headlines—yet. While Sinner and Musetti soak up the spotlight, Cobolli, now 23, is quietly building […]
Pinpoint vs Platform Serve
Pinpoint vs. Platform: Should You Switch Your Serve Stance? I’ve noticed that both Alcaraz and Sinner have recently tweaked their serve motion, shifting from a platform stance to a pinpoint stance. What are the key advantages of […]
The Last Shot: Pete’s Frame of Rafa’s Farewell
The Last Shot: Pete’s Frame of Farewell In the quiet crescendo of a historic career, Rafael Nadal took the stage one final time at his fifth farewell — not with […]
Djokovic’s 100th Title
Novak Djokovic’s Historic 100th Title Another Week, Another Record On Saturday in Switzerland, Novak Djokovic etched his name even deeper into tennis history, clinching his 100th ATP singles title at […]
Before Sinner, There Was Nino
Before Sinner, There Was Nino — The Original Italian Icon As Jannik Sinner dazzles in Paris this week with fearless shot-making and modern finesse, it’s worth remembering that Italy’s sporting […]
The Art of Poaching
The Art of Poaching In a recent column, Coach Tim posed a key question: “Are you playing Badge Smart—or just playing Badge?” One standout tactic from his advice: poach more at […]
Muscle Knots from Overplaying
Muscle Knots from Overplaying? Tennis is a demanding sport — long rallies, intense footwork, and repetitive motion can lead to those painful, stubborn muscle knots. If you’ve ever come off […]
Rethinking Tennis Coaching
Breaking Free from the Old Mold In The Psychologist magazine, a seasoned practitioner gave this bold advice to newcomers:“Think outside the box and question everything.” Tennis has embraced science in […]
Carlos Alcaraz‘s Nasal Band
Alcaraz’s Nose Band: More Tactical Than Science When Carlos Alcaraz steps onto the court with a strip across his nose, it’s more than a fashion statement—it’s a tactical edge. That […]
Winning Smart: Lessons from Paolini’s Italian Open Win
Lessons from Paolini’s Italian Open Win Jasmine Paolini delivered a career-defining performance to defeat Gauff 6-4, 6-2 in the 2025 Italian Open final, becoming the first Italian woman to win […]
Stability or Power? Choosing the Right Serve Stance
Pinpoint vs. Platform: Should You Switch Your Serve Stance? I’ve noticed that both Alcaraz and Sinner have recently tweaked their serve motion, shifting from a platform stance to a pinpoint […]
Dress Code for Badge Royal Sydney
Dress Code for Visiting Players Competing at Royal Sydney Heading to Royal Sydney for a Sydney Badge match? Make sure your outfit is as match-ready as your game. Royal Sydney […]
The Toughest Test in Tennis: Returning from Injury or Time Off
The Real Grind of a Tennis Comeback: A Case Study in Sinner’s Return Returning to the court after a layoff or injury is one of the toughest tests in a […]
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