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Beat Better Players

Episode 318

What 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 …

1 day, 4 hours ago

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Advice for Combo or Playing Across Levels

Episode 317

Do 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…

1 week, 1 day ago

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National Hit to be Fit Weekend

Episode 316

Tennis doesn’t have to feel exclusive or overly serious to be a real workout. We’re joined by Michele Krause to share the vision behind National Hit …

2 weeks, 1 day ago

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Tennis Manners

Episode 315

Ever wondered why a simple game of tennis can sometimes feel like navigating a social maze? Have you ever thought your opponent didn't have very good…

3 weeks, 1 day ago

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USTA League Urban Legends

Episode 314

Jenifer Tucker returns to discuss tennis urban legends for USTA Leagues. We tackle misconceptions about lineup requirements, self-rate disqualificati…

4 weeks, 1 day ago

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Understanding USTA Self-Rating And DQs

Episode 313

Ever wondered how self-rating works in USTA tennis?   🎾 

We were thrilled to speak to Jenifer Tucker about self rates. Jenifer is Vice President of th…

1 month, 1 week ago

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First or Second Serve?

Episode 312

Tired of awkward standoffs after a stray ball? Gin joins Carolyn and Erin to unpack the rule, the gray areas, and why “second serve only” might be be…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Annoying Situations On The Court (Part 2)

Episode 311

If 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…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

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Annoying Situations On The Court

Have you ever had something annoying that happened on the court?  What did you do? 

Dave and Tom are back to talk about annoying situations that happe…

1 month, 4 weeks ago

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Forfeit Or Fight: Captains’ Dilemma

Episode 309

Do you forfeit a court early or wait until onsite? What happens when a forfeit becomes "never mind" and your team isn't ready?

Hear the stories and te…

2 months ago

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