Tennis….Ya Gotta Love It

October 21, 2015

Vicki, Grace, and friends play doubles every Thursday morning on court four at the bubble near downtown Littleton Some might call it “senior” doubles but every week I’m amazed as Grace blasts her topspin forehand past opponents who look on in wonder She races around the court like she’s in her thirties and gets to […]

Tennis Doubles IQ

October 13, 2015

What is your doubles IQ? Do you play the percentages and play smart from the back court and play like THE SHARK at the net? Is it a surprise when you make your first serve……or… a surprise to opponents when you have to hit a second? Serena Williams only holds one ball when she steps […]

Been There…..Done That!

October 12, 2015

Jim screamed “Are you kidding me!” this morning after netting a sitter volley. I immediately wondered how well he’d play the next point….the next game….the rest of the match. May you have the inner voice of a cheerleader rather than a browbeater in your next match.

The Silly Ball

October 1, 2015

  “It’s the ball, silly. It’s not about the opponent or the score or the questionable call on the previous point. It’s not about your reputation, your ranking, or your record. It’s certainly not about the crowd or anyone’s expectations. It’s just the silly, yellow ball and your determination to stay in the present and […]