The United Way of Long Island has set up a fund to help families impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, giving out gift cards for food and household items. Thus far, 18 people from the local tennis community have been helped. You can access the application by clicking here. Amazing and virtuous work that they…
“The Last Dance” on ESPN is a fascinating window into the world of Michael Jordan and his six-time NBA champion Chicago Bulls. After watching just the first part, Jordan’s greatness is on full display. While I see many young tennis players looking for acceptance in practice and dominance in matches, Jordan was an unrelenting…
Since the speed of the game has increased so substantially, many shots hit by your opponent seem impossible for you to run down and return. A great way to work on covering more of these seemingly unreturnable shots is to get in the frame of mind that you are going after every ball regardless…
The COVID-19 pandemic has produced much uncertainty across the country, but one thing it has unequivocally reaffirmed is our respect and adoration for the many officials and health care providers dedicating their lives to keeping others safe. In our new series From the Baseline to the Front Line, we’ll honor members of the USTA Eastern…
The USTA just published guidelines for safely reopening tennis facilities. In speaking with many of my colleagues in the industry, the general consensus is that some of these recommendations are difficult and unrealistic to implement. For example, it’s very unlikely, but theoretically possible, that the virus could be spread by touching a contaminated tennis ball….
I can’t help but daydream about what I would love to be able do when our home exodus begins. Of course, there are the really important things to do first, but here is my Top 10 list, in no particular order, of some of the small pleasures that summer brings. What’s on your list? Here’s mine:…
On Wednesday, the USTA compiled tips and guidelines, botrh for players and facilities, on what to do when returning to the courts. The USTA said: “The USTA recognizes that the coronavirus has been affecting different parts of the country in different ways and with different timing. We therefore believe it will be possible for people…
I’ve been thinking about the US Open this year and one line that I read that stands out to me in relationb to the event being unlikely to be played without fans. The USTA said that such a move was “not in the spirit of the celebration of the event.” As an American, a tennis…
There are a lot of reasons why players do not come in to the net these days, including the speed of the shots and the technology that has enabled the top pros, and recreational players, to hit incredible spin with a lot of pace. But lastly and probably most importantly, is the fact that…
We can’t let the cure be worse than the problem itself, and no, I’m not talking about sheltering-at home. With so many tennis pros unable to instruct live, many have turned to making “instructional videos”. And while they give information, many are devoid of valuable insight and wisdom. In my anecdotal study of 10 random…