Senior Tennis and Fitness

You hit a short ball and your opponent charges in to get it; sticks out his racquet and the ball comes wobbling over the net to your side. You claim “double bounce”; but he says “No, I got there.” What do you do? (Continue reading…)

Those who know me, know I have been trying to imprint the “Fearless Tennis”

Joe

This past weekend was a USTA senior doubles tournament at the Naples Waldorf (AKA Registry Hotel) with just two age categories (50s and 60s); so I teamed with Bob Wilkie in the 60+ 4.5 category with five other very good teams (and the rain and wind) to compete against. (Continue reading…)

Every tennis player KNOWS they should do stretching. And many do a cursory three minutes leaning on the net post before a match. But speaking as someone who has had very tight muscles and joints all his life, the value of regular and real stretching is significant. (Continue reading…)

Do you sometimes have negative thoughts during a match and have them come to fruition right away? Well, you can “train your brain” and overcome this problem. (Continue reading…)

I don’t know about you; but my shot nemesis for years has been the high forehand volley. That ‘sitter’ you should NEVER

Newk and me

Even as we age (or, especially as we age), we need to work on keeping our muscles strong for tennis – and for life in general. But there are some conflicting philosophies on “how much and what kind.” (Continue reading…)

We all have been paired at one time or another with a doubles partner who is either a level below the competition or having a

Emmo

A tournament tennis friend wrote that he was frustrated, perplexed, and beaten recently by a Moonballer; and is looking for help on what he should have done. (Continue reading…)

There are three tournaments going on right now that are of interest (at least to me)… (Continue reading…)

I just finished reading Monica Seles’ book “Getting a Grip,” which is an interesting look at her tennis life through her eyes. (Continue reading…)

Poker players watch their opponent’s eyes, hands, and body language in critical situation to spot any “tells” – indications what the player is thinking or doing. The same can be true in tennis. (Continue reading…)

Unless you are from the Old School and play all shots with the Continental grip, you use the Continental for your backhand and some “more clockwise” grip for your forehand. But which grip do you use when waiting to return serve? (Continue reading…)

Thanks to a tip from professional trainer Larry Starr, here are some highlights from an article from NPR entitled, “Massage Eases Inflammation In Worn-Out Muscles” … (Continue reading…)