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Talking During a Point

During a USTA 4.5 SS League doubles match last week, there was a question about talking during a point in play.

The Book

For the tennis player looking to improve the mental part of their game, there is a great little book I have been reading. “The Best Tennis of Your Life… 50 Mental Strategies for Fearless Performance,” by Jeff Greenwald is a great addition to your library.

Playing a ranked, but rusty, opponent

Yesterday, I played singles with Joe McAleer, a nationally ranked player who just came down from New Jersey; so as he said, I could have “the Florida advantage.” Coincidentally, I was the first guy Joe played when he started coming down to Florida to spend the winter and play the USTA tournaments a few years [...]

How To Improve Your Serve

If you want to improve the quality of your serve – especially on Big Points – you should use C.P.R. No, not Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation, but a series of little pre-serve rituals that can dramatically improve your serving results.