I learned this trick over 37 years ago when I checked in for my first day of practice at the West (by God) Virginia University football locker room. I was issued a brand new pair of Astro Turf shoes and … Continue reading →
We just got our new tennis business cards in. We simply put a tennis ball on a round card and put in the info. A good graphics person can “fatten” up the middle of the text to make it look … Continue reading →
Here’s a handy site that lets you put in your profile and find other players either in your area or when you are traveling who want to hit. In your profile you can tell exactly what you like to do. If … Continue reading →
My friend Allan from Connecticut was visiting me yesterday and he loves taking pictures. I was scheduled to practice with a local guy so he tagged along to snap some photos. Of course, with me still being slightly over 300 … Continue reading →
Yes, I know we all like crushing someone with a heavy topspin stroke, but slicing can be one of the best weapons in your arsenal both against fat people and young people. Using slice means the ball bounces/skids low. Fat … Continue reading →
Recently I reviewed a book called “$20,000.00 in Tennis Lessons: Your Personal Coach”. This book has so much darn stuff in it that you can’t possibly absorb it in years of playing tennis. The problem is that if you don’t have … Continue reading →
I was watching the Tennis Channel last night where David Ferrer was putting a whomping on Andy Murray in the Rome Clay court tournament going on now. David was the proverbial “Wall”. Nothing got by him. He just kept sending balls … Continue reading →
OK. You know you need more time between points than your in shape opponent. You’re playing outdoors. Choose the middle courts whenever possible. This automatically builds in lots of extra time as you retrieve balls that roll to the side … Continue reading →
As a large person you need to pay particular attention to getting hydrated and staying hydrated. This actually applies to anyone, but a smaller person can probably outlast us when it comes to how long before we see major drops … Continue reading →