Second Serve Tennis
215 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago -Second Serve Podcast is the only tennis podcast created exclusively for adult recreational players by everyday tennis players. We are passionate about the game and our episodes are geared towards adults playing a sport in the later years of life (hence, the name “Second Serve”). The goal of the podcast is to promote and grow the game of tennis for adult players. This podcast discusses everything related to adult recreational tennis. Topics include the following: advice for beginners; what adult recreational players wear; funny and crazy situations that happen on the court; the rules of adult tennis; and how it feels being an adult and getting your feelings hurt when you are not played in an important match. We know how it feels! If you would like to see pictures of our guests or listen to any of our previous episodes, please visit our website https://secondservepodcast.com. You can search for any topic that you're interested in and find an episode about it. We also have information about ratings, rules, tennis gear and more on our "Resources" page. Thanks so much for listening!
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How To Be A Good Teammate (On A Competitive Team)
April 20, 2024 11:00 - 11 minutes - 8.03 MBHow can you be a good teammate? Have you ever showed up late to a match? Are you supportive of your doubles partner? We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! We really enjoyed hearing Tara's advice on how to be a good teammate. Tara captained the team that won the 55 plus 6.5 State Championship and finished second at Sectionals. Use our referral link to get a FREE Swing Stick ($100 value) with your first year of SwingVision Pro. Hurry this is a limited...
Welcome To Loserville (Getting Bumped - Going From Winning To Losing A Ton)
April 13, 2024 11:00 - 11 minutes - 7.86 MBWhat is it like going from winning a lot to losing? Do you need to win in order to have fun? We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! Carolyn and Erin discuss what it is like getting bumped and losing. Erin just wants to play good tennis (win or lose) and Carolyn is hoping to have Erin's mentality one day... Use our referral link to get a FREE Swing Stick ($100 value) with your first year of SwingVision Pro. Hurry this is a limited time offer that you ...
A Surprising Run to the USTA National Championships - Part 2
April 06, 2024 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBAileen is here to tell us about her 4.0 18+ National Championship experience (and the less than ideal situation that happened in her first game in her first match)! Also, Aileen discusses the research she did on players who got bumped after making it to the National Championship. Aileen took up tennis as an adult (starting at 2.5) and fell in love with the sport. She has played on over 100 USTA teams but this was her first experience at the National Championships. Use our referral link to...
A Surprising Run to the USTA National Championships
March 30, 2024 11:00 - 13 minutes - 9.18 MBAileen is here to tell us about her 4.0 18+ National Championship experience! Aileen took up tennis as an adult (starting at 2.5) and fell in love with the sport. She has played on over 100 USTA teams but this was her first experience at the National Championships. In this episode Aileen discusses how the team made it to the 4.0 National Championship. If you live near the Raleigh, NC area please check out the Sanderson High School Midtown Throwdown Tennis Tournament. Come to compete or wa...
Sopranos-style Tennis - Playing in New Jersey (Crazy Stories) Part 2
March 23, 2024 11:00 - 11 minutes - 8.3 MBKana is back to tell us about crazy adult recreational tennis stories in New Jersey! Playing indoors with a time limit can make everything a little more difficult because one team may want to slow down while the other team may want to speed up. It can lead to a few frustrating or funny situations! We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! If you live near the Raleigh, NC area please check out the Sanderson High School Midtown Throwdown Tennis Tournament....
Sopranos-style Tennis - Playing in New Jersey
March 16, 2024 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBIs adult tennis the same in different parts of the country? Do you have to try out as an adult? Are you required to buy the uniform? Can you flip courts? Is a win on court 1 worth more than other courts? We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! We really appreciate Kana joining us to discuss playing tennis in a league in New Jersey. It seems like playing tennis in New Jersey can be a little intense! If you live near the Raleigh, NC area please check o...
Learn About Age-Group Adult Tournaments
March 09, 2024 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBDo you have a Gold Ball? Do you even know what a Gold Ball is? We really enjoyed talking with Brenda Carter about tournaments! Brenda's story is a masterclass in longevity and love for the sport. Brenda's journey gives us all hope that one day we can win a Gold Ball or at least try! Please let us know if you love tournaments and which ones are your favorite! You can find tournaments on the USTA website or Brenda mentioned that Carolyn Nichols' blog https://seniortennisblog.com has a lot...
Captaining Still Sucks!
March 02, 2024 12:00 - 7 minutes - 5.37 MBShould you flip courts? What is your #1 pet peeve as a captain? Erin and Aileen have over a decade of experience captaining teams and have seen a lot! Use our referral link to get a FREE Swing Stick ($100 value) with your first year of SwingVision Pro. Hurry this is a limited time offer that you won't want to miss! We are excited to team up with Michelle from Tennis Warehouse and her "Talk Tennis" podcast to bring you a "TW Tip of the Week!" Use the code SECONDSERVE to get $20 off cleara...
Captaining Sucks!
February 24, 2024 12:00 - 11 minutes - 7.96 MBWhy is being the captain difficult? If you are a new captain this episode is for you! Both Erin and Aileen have captained multiple teams for more than a decade! Erin made a list of why being the captain is so hard or why it sucks and Aileen discusses her experiences as captain. Erin and Aileen give great advice and Carolyn listens and laughs and feels very appreciative of people willing to step up and captain! Use our referral link to get a FREE Swing Stick ($100 value) with your first yea...
Annoying Situation - Bathroom Breaks!
February 17, 2024 12:00 - 8 minutes - 6.09 MBHas your opponent ever taken a really long bathroom break? Did you think it was a strategy? Dave and Tom are back to discuss this and more! They are both NTRP 3.0s, who have been to states and sectionals numerous times. Please check out their previous episodes about annoying situations that happen on the court at: Annoying Situations on the Court - Part 1 and Annoying Situations on the Court - Part 2. Use our referral link to get a FREE Swing Stick ($100 value) with your first year of Swi...
Annoying Situations On The Court - Part 2
February 10, 2024 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBIf your opponent hits winners during warm up, does it bother you? What if your opponent throws or breaks their racquet? We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! Dave and Tom are back to discuss more annoying situations! They are both NTRP 3.0s, who have been to states and sectionals numerous times. It was interesting to see the differences in what bothers women versus men. Use our referral link to get a FREE Swing Stick ($100 value) with your first y...
Annoying Situations On The Court
February 03, 2024 12:00 - 13 minutes - 9 MBHave you ever had something annoying that happened on the court? What did you do? We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! Dave and Tom are back to talk about annoying situations that happened to them. They are both NTRP 3.0s, who have been to states and sectionals numerous times, and have had a few annoying situations. Use our referral link to get a FREE Swing Stick ($100 value) with your first year of SwingVision Pro. Hurry this is a limited time ...
The Tennis Mind - Part 3
January 27, 2024 12:00 - 11 minutes - 7.89 MBDo you need mental tips for your doubles game? We were thrilled to have Christine from The Tennis Mind here to give us a few tips on the mental game! If you would like to contact Christine please email [email protected]. Use our referral link to get a FREE Swing Stick ($100 value) with your first year of SwingVision Pro. Hurry this is a limited time offer that you won't want to miss! We are excited to team up with Michelle from Tennis Warehouse and her "Talk Tennis" podcast to bring y...
The Tennis Mind - Part 2
January 20, 2024 12:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBDo you get upset about bad line calls? Do you need help with your mental game? We were thrilled to have Christine from The Tennis Mind here to give us a few tips on the mental game! If would like to contact Christine please email [email protected]. Use our referral link to get a FREE Swing Stick ($100 value) with your first year of SwingVision Pro. Hurry this is a limited time offer that you won't want to miss! We are excited to team up with Michelle from Tennis Warehouse and her "Talk...
The Tennis Mind
January 13, 2024 12:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBEver wonder why you excel in practice but crumble under the pressure of a real match? Do you feel confident on the court? We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! We were thrilled to have Christine from The Tennis Mind here to give us a few tips on the mental game! Christine coaches players on the mental game and is a 4.0 rated player. With advice drawn from her experiences, she encourages us to take responsibility for our own game. If would like to co...
Parenting Aces Podcast host, Lisa Stone, talks Junior Tennis and More! Part 2
January 06, 2024 12:00 - 11 minutes - 8.06 MBLisa Stone from Parenting Aces is back to tell us what she has learned from her 12 seasons producing her tennis podcast. She also tells us about the craziest thing that has ever happened at a junior tennis tournament! You don't want to miss it! You can contact Lisa on her website ParentingAces. SwingVision is the A.I. tennis app that brings you pro-quality shot tracking, video analysis, and line calling on any court, using just your iPhone! Use our referral link to get a FREE Swing Stick (...
Lisa Stone from Parenting Aces is Here!
December 30, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes - 8.57 MBEver wondered what it takes to raise a champion in the grueling world of junior tennis? Lisa Stone, founder of Parenting Aces, joins us to discuss this and gives a few tips to parents about the journey! You can contact Lisa on her website ParentingAces. SwingVision is the A.I. tennis app that brings you pro-quality shot tracking, video analysis, and line calling on any court, using just your iPhone! Use our referral link to get a FREE Swing Stick ($100 value) with your first year of Swing...
Parenting Aces Podcast host, Lisa Stone, talks Junior Tennis and More!
December 30, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes - 8.57 MBEver wondered what it takes to raise a champion in the grueling world of junior tennis? Lisa Stone, founder of Parenting Aces, joins us to discuss this and gives a few tips to parents about the journey! You can contact Lisa on her website ParentingAces. SwingVision is the A.I. tennis app that brings you pro-quality shot tracking, video analysis, and line calling on any court, using just your iPhone! Use our referral link to get a FREE Swing Stick ($100 value) with your first year of Swing...
Improving Your Tennis Game: Insights from Legendary Coach Rick Macci (Part 4)
December 23, 2023 12:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBEver wonder why your forehand doesn't look like the pros? What has made legendary tennis coach Rick Macci such a successful coach? Join us as we discuss this and Rick even helps us with our issues (and we have many!) We had the absolute pleasure of talking with Rick Macci, who enlightened us on the biomechanics of tennis. Rick's insights on the technical aspects of the game will help you understand how a deeper comprehension of the game can expedite your learning curve. The conversation goe...
Legendary Tennis Coach Rick Macci - Most Memorable Moments on the Court (Part 3)
December 16, 2023 12:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MBWhat is the most exciting tennis match legendary tennis coach Rick Macci has ever watched? What did he think of the King Richard movie? What is the most memorable moment on the court for Rick as a player and as a coach? We explore these topics and more in our on going conversation with Rick Macci! Rick Macci has trained and worked with Serena and Venus Williams, Andy Roddick, Maria Sharapova, Jennifer Capriati, and many more! Five of his players have reached number one in the world and he h...
Mental Tips from Legendary Coach Rick Macci (Part 2)
December 09, 2023 12:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBWhat mental tips does legendary tennis coach Rick Macci have for recreational players? What does he think of on court coaching for the pros and recreational players? What is the best advice he has ever given? Hall of Fame coach Rick Macci joins us to share his wisdom and experience in our latest episode. His insights on maintaining composure, forgetting mistakes quickly, and converting them into determination for the next point are invaluable for any tennis player. Rick Macci has trained ...
Hall of Fame Tennis Coach Rick Macci (One Thing To Do Before Hitting The Ball!)
December 02, 2023 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBWe were thrilled to talk to Hall of Fame tennis coach Rick Macci! What is the ONE THING adult rec players should do before they hit the ball? What was it like to meet Venus Williams and Serena Williams as children? Can you get a lesson with the Hall of Fame coach? If you're an avid tennis fan or a rec player looking to improve your game, this episode, brimming with profound insights from a tennis legend, is a must-listen. Rick Macci has trained and worked with Serena and Venus Williams, A...
Legendary Tennis Coach Rick Macci (One Thing To Do Before Hitting The Ball!)
December 02, 2023 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBWe were thrilled to talk to Hall of Fame tennis coach Rick Macci! What is the ONE THING adult rec players should do before they hit the ball? What was it like to meet Venus Williams and Serena Williams as children? Can you get a lesson with the Hall of Fame coach? If you're an avid tennis fan or a rec player looking to improve your game, this episode, brimming with profound insights from a tennis legend, is a must-listen. Rick Macci has trained and worked with Serena and Venus Williams, A...
Ratings Day - The Most Exciting Day of the Year!
November 30, 2023 01:00 - 8 minutes - 5.78 MBAre you excited about your new NTRP rating? Do you check your friends' ratings as soon as you can? This is a special bump day episode! SwingVision is the A.I. tennis app that brings you pro-quality shot tracking, video analysis, and line calling on any court, using just your iPhone! Use our referral link to get a FREE Swing Stick ($100 value) with your first year of SwingVision Pro. We are excited to team up with Michelle from Tennis Warehouse and her "Talk Tennis" podcast to bring you a "...
7 Tips to Win More Matches from a National Champion (Part 2)
November 25, 2023 12:00 - 14 minutes - 10.4 MBThis is part 2 of our episode Kenny, who is the 4.0 18 plus singles National Champion! We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! Kenny is a former division 1 football player, a former top ten track cyclist in Thailand, and won the UK cheese rolling competition. He co-runs a local UTR league - called Elite Tennis League - with his doubles partner Chris Springer who he played 4.5 doubles with at the National Championships. If you would like to watch Kenn...
7 Tips to Win More Matches from a National Champion
November 18, 2023 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBDo you want to be a National Champion? We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! Imagine setting impossible goals and constantly reaching them! That's precisely what our guest, Kenny, has done. Kenny was the 4.0 18 plus singles National Champion! He is a former division 1 football player, a former top ten track cyclist in Thailand, and won the UK cheese rolling competition. If you would like to watch Kenny winning the cheese rolling competition please ...
SwingVision - Magic Tennis Technology! Part 3
November 11, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes - 8.45 MBWhat if your heated disputes over line calls were a thing of the past? And what if an AI umpire took charge of score keeping, making the game smoother and more enjoyable for all? That's exactly what we're exploring in our conversation today with Swupnil Sahai, CEO of SwingVision. SwingVision is the A.I. tennis app that brings you pro-quality shot tracking, video analysis, and line calling on any court, using just your iPhone! Use our referral link to get a FREE Swing Stick ($100 value) ...
SwingVision - Magic Tennis Technology! Part 2
November 04, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.68 MBIs there a way to make the ball machine not so boring? Want stats on your game to help you win? Tune in and find out how SwingVision can elevate your tennis game to the next level! SwingVision is the A.I. tennis app that brings you pro-quality shot tracking, video analysis, and line calling on any court, using just your iPhone! Use our referral link to get a FREE Swing Stick ($100 value) with your first year of SwingVision Pro. Hurry this is a limited time offer that you won't want to mis...
SwingVision – Magic Tennis Technology!
October 28, 2023 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBHave you ever questioned whether a ball landed in or out? How fun would it be to see a replay (or to challenge a call)? We were thrilled to have back on the podcast Swupnil Sahai, CEO of SwingVision. SwingVision is the A.I. tennis app that brings you pro-quality shot tracking, video analysis, and line calling on any court, using just your iPhone! Use our referral link to get a FREE Swing Stick ($100 value) with your first year of SwingVision Pro. Hurry this is a limited time offer that ...
Scoring Disputes
October 21, 2023 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBEver been involved in a tennis scoring dispute that made you wish for a referee? Do you know the USTA Rules on scoring disputes? We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! In this episode we discuss scoring disputes and the different ways people handle them - go through all the points, just give in to your opponent, flip a coin, or yell at your opponent, etc. We don't recommend yelling at your opponent! SwingVision is the A.I. tennis app that brings y...
Tennis for Life (Breast Cancer Awareness Month)
October 14, 2023 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBOctober is breast cancer awareness month and we greatly appreciate Victoria Thio discussing Tennis for Life with us! Tennis for Life provides free tennis lessons and court time so that breast cancer survivors may experience the benefits that tennis can bring to their lives. Tennis for Life also provides an environment for survivors to share their experiences and feelings in a relaxed social atmosphere and engage in learning activities. If you would like to donate or learn more please cli...
Tennis vs. Pickleball
October 07, 2023 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBDoes it have to be a battle between tennis and pickleball? Paul Pittman and Rainey Johns from USTA Southern's Advocacy Task Force are here to discuss this and more! Please check out the Pickleball playbooks at the following links: https://advocacy.southerntennis.com https://southerntennis.com/advocacy Paul Pittman is the Chair of USTA Southern’s Advocacy Task Force. He was the President of USTA South Carolina and inducted into the South Carolina Tennis Hall of Fame and has been on the Sou...
Don't Quit Adult Recreational Tennis!
September 30, 2023 11:00 - 13 minutes - 9.03 MBHow often do you find yourself on the brink of giving up adult recreational tennis? Are you struggling to maintain the joy of playing, feeling pressured to win all the time or affected by others' attitudes towards the game? We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! In this episode Carla joins Carolyn and Erin to discuss why you shouldn't quit adult recreational tennis (even though a few of us have wanted to)! We explore the silver lining of not winning...
More Rules More Problems! Part 2
September 23, 2023 11:00 - 11 minutes - 7.77 MBWhat do you do if your opponent thinks you called the ball out but you didn't? What if someone touches the net? Does it matter if the ball is still in play? What happens if a ball hits a portable scoreboard? Do Carolyn and Erin have a problem and are thinking about these situations too much? =) Thanks again to Leah for all these great questions! We are excited to team up with Michelle from Tennis Warehouse and her "Talk Tennis" podcast to bring you a "TW Tip of the Week!" Use the code SECO...
More Rules More Problems!
September 16, 2023 11:00 - 13 minutes - 9.08 MBWhat should you do if your opponent yells watch out when you are hitting an overhead? What happens if your opponent's shoe falls off during a point? What if your dampener flies off? What if the dampener hits the net? Carolyn and Erin discuss these rules and more! Thank you to Leah for all these great questions! We are excited to team up with Michelle from Tennis Warehouse and her "Talk Tennis" podcast to bring you a "TW Tip of the Week!" Use the code SECONDSERVE to get $20 off clearance ap...
Advice for Combo or Playing Across Levels - Part 2 (Try Smiling!)
September 09, 2023 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBWhat do you do if your opponents are only hitting to the lower rated player? What are some tactics for playing against higher level players? Francie Barragan is here to give advice for playing combo or across different levels! Francie played college tennis for NC State and was the Assistant Coach for NC State after graduating. She was the Head Coach at Methodist University, the Director of Professional Tennis Management at Methodist University, the Director of Tennis at MacGregor Downs Coun...
Advice for Combo or Playing Across Levels
September 02, 2023 11:00 - 14 minutes - 9.91 MBDo you ever have trouble playing people that hit with less pace? Why is it so difficult to play against lower rated players? Francie Barragan is here to give advice for playing combo or across different levels! Francie played college tennis for NC State and was the Assistant Coach for NC State after graduating. She was the Head Coach at Methodist University, the Director of Professional Tennis Management at Methodist University, the Director of Tennis at MacGregor Downs Country Club, and is...
Stump The Ump - Part 3 (Foot Faults, Lets, and Hindrances)
August 26, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.38 MBCan you call a foot fault in adult recreational tennis? When do you call a let versus claim the point? We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! We are thrilled to have Rebel Good join us! Rebel has been officiating tennis for over 30 years and has officiated US Opens, Olympics, Davis Cup and Fed Cup events. He writes the Court of Appeals Column for Tennis Magazine and the Stump The Ump section for Western Wake Tennis Association. Click on Stump The U...
Stump The Ump - Part 2 (Most Popular Question He is Asked and More Quick Rulings!)
August 19, 2023 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.31 MBWhat is the most popular question that people ask about adult recreational tennis? It may surprise you! We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! We are thrilled to have Rebel Good join us! Rebel has been officiating tennis for over 30 years and has officiated US Opens, Olympics, Davis Cup and Fed Cup events. He writes the Court of Appeals Column for Tennis Magazine and the Stump The Ump section for Western Wake Tennis Association. Click on Stump The ...
Stump The Ump - Part 1 (Reversing Calls, Bats and Bees)
August 12, 2023 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.5 MBDo you know the USTA rules for adult recreational tennis? Have you ever been on the court and thought "what is the rule in this situation"? We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! We are thrilled to have Rebel Good join us! Rebel has been officiating tennis for over 30 years and has officiated US Opens, Olympics, Davis Cup and Fed Cup events. He writes the Court of Appeals Column for Tennis Magazine and the Stump The Ump section for Western Wake Ten...
That Jerk Just Hit Me!
August 05, 2023 11:00 - 14 minutes - 9.9 MBIs it bad etiquette to hit someone with a ball during a match? Have you ever been hit? Did it make you mad? Do you feel differently based on what level you played or what you are playing such as mixed? A listener asked a follow up question to the etiquette episodes. Let Carolyn and Erin know what you think! Please check out our previous etiquette episodes - Tennis Etiquette (Before The Match, Balls Rolling All Over The Place) Tennis Etiquette (Did She Just Cheer When I Double Faulted?) ...
Pet Peeves Part 2 (A Captain's Perspective and What We Do That Bothers Our Opponents)
July 29, 2023 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBWhat pet peeves do captains have? Why do people care when we spin the racquet before the match? Carolyn, Erin, and Michelle discuss these things and what they do that may bother their opponents! We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! We are excited to team up with Michelle from Tennis Warehouse and her "Talk Tennis" podcast to bring you a "TW Tip of the Week!" Use the code SECONDSERVE to get $20 off clearance apparel when you spend $100 or more. ...
Pet Peeves In Adult Recreational Tennis
July 22, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.78 MBWhat does your opponent do that bothers you during an adult recreational match? They know these things may be a little silly, but Carolyn, Erin, and Michelle discuss their pet peeves from playing 2.5 to 4.0 tennis! We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! We are excited to team up with Michelle from Tennis Warehouse and her "Talk Tennis" podcast to bring you a "TW Tip of the Week!" Use the code SECONDSERVE to get $20 off clearance apparel when you sp...
Rules USTA Players Should Know (But We Didn't) - Part Three
July 15, 2023 11:00 - 8 minutes - 6.05 MBWhat happens if an opponent falls during a point? Does it matter if the opponent screams? What happens if you and your doubles partner disagree on a call? We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! In this episode we go through situations that happened on the tennis court to us where no one knew what to do or we were surprised by the rule. You can Download Our Rules Card or watch this episode on our YouTube Channel. We are excited to team up with Miche...
Rules USTA Players Should Know (But We Didn't) - Part Two
July 08, 2023 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.6 MBWho can call a double bounce? Can you call a let if you thought the ball was out but you aren't completely sure? Who starts serving the second set after a first set tie breaker? What happens if your doubles partner is hit by a serve? We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! In this episode we go through situations that happened on the tennis court to us where no one knew what to do or we were surprised by the rule. You can Download Our Rules Card or w...
Rules USTA Players Should Know (But We Didn't) - Part One
July 01, 2023 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.45 MBHave you ever been on the court and didn't know the rule? What do you do when a racket comes out of your hand? What happens when a ball hits the score board and lands in the correct court? Can you stop the ball with a racket when the ball is flying out of the court? We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! In this episode we go through situations that happened on the tennis court to us where no one knew what to do or we were surprised by the rule. You...
Raleigh Pro League (Conversation with Brian Rosenthal) - Part 2
June 24, 2023 11:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBHave you ever beaten Andy Roddick or Serena Williams? If you did, would you brag about it? We definitely would but for some reason Brian doesn't. Find out why and learn more about the Raleigh Pro League in this episode! This is part 2 of our episode with Brian Rosenthal, the director of the Raleigh Pro League. Brian was a top ten junior in Florida and played for NC State University. He started a tennis management company called RDUTennis in 2007. He trained at the Rick Macci Tennis Academy...
Raleigh Pro League (Conversation with Brian Rosenthal)
June 17, 2023 11:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBWhat is the Raleigh Pro League? Will adult rec players ever be as good as the people who play in that league? Most likely no! But it will definitely make us better to watch them. We really enjoyed speaking with Brian Rosenthal, the director of the Raleigh Pro League. Brian was a top ten junior in Florida and played for NC State University. He started a tennis management company called RDUTennis in 2007. He trained at the Rick Macci Tennis Academy with Andy Roddick and both Williams’ sist...
Tiafoe is Right! Do You Agree?
June 10, 2023 11:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MBDo you think fans should be able to move around and speak during a professional tennis match? Or do you enjoy that it is quiet? Frances Tiafoe said in Forbes "I think fans should be able to come and go and move around and speak during matches," he says. "Imagine going to a basketball game and not saying anything." He concedes certain events should retain some of the tradition, such as Wimbledon, but "outside that, let's start to change things to bring younger fans to the game." You can read...
Exchanging Lineups
June 03, 2023 11:00 - 14 minutes - 9.91 MBAre there really issues with exchanging lineups? Do you make your opponent write down the lineup? Has anyone ever switched players on you after you showed them your lineup? What happens when there are make up matches? Have you ever met at Starbucks to exchange lineups? A majority of the time there are no issues but it makes you really appreciate captains when there is an issue. Let us know if anything weird happened to you when exchanging lineups! We are replaying a few of our most popular...