March 11, 2017
It was an unseasonably warm day in late January when we decided to take a hike near Chatfield State Park near Denver. While fishing there two weeks prior, a very young cowboy had a close encounter with a dozen deer. We enjoyed the hike and the chance to be so near the mountains. As we […]
March 11, 2017
Should my youngster learn a one handed backhand volley even though most of the ones I see from the pros are ‘big swing’ two handed slug volleys? If you can get your kiddos’ opponents to sign an agreement that they will present her with only high volleys, then she does not need a one handed […]
March 10, 2017
Call it a ‘gravity’ step…a drop step, or a sprinter step whichever you like. This is how tennis pros get to drop shots when it looks like they have no chance. What are the components? A foot drops to the rear which moves the center of balance forward. The significant other arm drops off the […]
March 9, 2017
The fans at The BNP Paribas Open were subjected to another spiritless match today by Australian Bernard Tomic pictured above. Bjorn Frantangelo had to be wondering what planet his opponent is really from. The score was 6-2, 6-2 and the effort by Tomic was a disgrace. It was similar to that of The NBA All […]
March 9, 2017
What’s a simple way to improve your return of serve? Watch closely The BNP Masters tournament for the next ten days. Notice the message being sent by all of the best receivers. Their look is one that shouts ‘I mean business!’ Thomas Berdych knows that anything less than this energetic state of readiness will not […]
March 7, 2017
The question is not whether we can afford to invest in every child; it is whether we can afford not to. Marian Wright Edelman
March 7, 2017
The reasons for hitting up the middle in doubles are many. Watch a pro doubles match on TV and it’s easy…like this picture, to see the confusion this creates. You really cannot be criticized for playing this shot. Some other considerations are that the net is lowest in the middle, your opponents will rarely angle […]
March 6, 2017
My wife is all excited about visiting Africa. She’s heard that while there, you must visit Capetown, go on safari, and take a scenic river cruise. I hope she can find a friend and that they will have the adventure of their lives. I’ve thought it over and the cruise line’s offer of lunch and […]
March 5, 2017
Our nephew Cody loves wrestling, NASCAR, Halloween, and Cheerios. Oh…and let us not forget everything Disney and Christmas morning.
March 4, 2017
Orville Rogers is ninety-nine years young and began running soon after turning fifty. He’s shown here just edging out another victory over his ninety-two year old competitor. Orville trains by eating right, stretching religiously, and running three miles three days a week. You go…Orville!!
March 4, 2017
The tennis world awaits the return of Maria Sharapova who will be back on court this spring at The Madrid Masters tournament. The collective hope of tennis fans is that during her fifteen month ‘vacation’ she has toned down her screaming at contact. If not, there’s always the mute button which has proven to be […]
March 2, 2017
Greg’s sense of self seems like it’s in the top five per cent. His ‘fun factor’ is totally unfazed by this apparent miss. This is not some derisive, self incriminating smile…no way. This is merely a kid who can laugh at himself and move on to the next point. Maybe we could have T-shirts made […]
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