Badge Posts

From time to time, we share columns tailored specifically to Badge-level play—designed to teach through real match examples.

These posts aim to translate high-level lessons into practical insights you can apply on court, especially for players like Bede and others looking to take the next step in their competitive journey.

Rain Delays in Badge Matches: Who Decides What?

Rain Delays in Badge Matches: Who Decides What? Bad weather is an inevitable part of tennis, but the 2025 Sydney Badge Rules provide a clear framework for handling rain delays. […]

Win More Badge Matches with Smarter Tactics

Winning Like Ruud: Lessons for Badge Players After three Grand Slam final defeats and years of near-misses, Casper Ruud finally broke through—capturing his first ATP 1000 title in Madrid. In […]

Coach Tim Asks: Are You Badge Fit?

Are You Badge Fit? Badge season is upon us. Playing four sets back-to-back can be physically demanding—but not always in the way you’d expect, as Coach Tim often reminds us. […]