The Gentle Giant

November 2, 2015

Roland was a successful real estate developer and part time tennis player. He played weekly matches against his neighbor and was routinely beaten by lopsided scores. Standing six foot five, this gentle giant had two tennis liabilities that gave his opponent a decided edge.  Roland had extremely large feet and slow twitch muscles….not exactly conducive to conducive […]

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.