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Archive for February, 2011

Weight Control

As a boy who grew up buying his clothes in the “Husky” section, I have been on a diet of some kind all of my adult life. From the High Carbs to Low Carbs to the Atkins’, I have tried many and come to a simple conclusion. But I have found that weight control is [...]

The Return of Serve

If you find yourself late on some returns of serve or conversely too early and taking too big of a swing, here is a tip that could start to improve that stroke.

Foot Fault: The Rule Nobody Likes

Remember Serena’s outrageous tirade over having a foot fault called on her? In the pros, USTA tournaments, and club tennis it is a call that is rarely made; but when it is, it causes controversy.

Festivus Tennis

In a classic episode of the original Jerry Seinfeld Show, instead of celebrating Christmas or Chanukah, they celebrated “Festivus… the holiday for the rest of us.” Well, one tournament player has an idea that would create “a tournament for the rest of us.”

Results, Rules, and Goals

Tom and I played in the University Park Cat II doubles consolation, had an interesting tennis rule enforced, and tried to accomplish our goals.

Keep Moving or Lose

The University Park Doubles doubles started on Wednesday, with Tom and me playing a solid team of Dave Huff and Laszlo Nagy. We were looking to keep our good team play/movement going from last week’s last two matches.

University Park Category II

The LAST of the four USTA Super Senior tournaments I am playing this season is this week at the (fantastic!) University Park Country Club near Sarasota.