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 ad ...
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Tips for Tennis Parents and the One Shot You Need to Practice
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Can early exposure and self-accountability shape a young athlete's future? We were thrilled to speak with Mark Dillon! Mark Dillon is in the North Carolina Tennis Hall of Fame and was the President of USTA NC. We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! Mark played college tennis at NC State where he won two ACC si…
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Tiebreak Mental Tips and Best Advice for Levels 2.5-4.0 with Karen Rembert
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Can mastering your mental game truly transform your tennis performance? Karen Rembert thinks so, and she's back for part two of our tiebreakers series to show you how. Get ready for an episode packed with actionable tips from Karen on how to stay mentally sharp during those high-pressure moments. Learn the art of self-talk, and discover how to main…
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Tiebreak Strategy - Will This Help You Win?
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Ever wondered how to master those nerve-wracking tiebreakers in tennis? Join us as we welcome Karen Rembert, a teaching pro with over 30 years of coaching experience. Karen was a National USTA Finalist in 45 Doubles, a two-time NC State 25 Doubles Champion, and ranked #11 nationally in NAIA Doubles. Karen is a USTA High-Performance Coach, USPTA Eli…
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Awkward Things People Say During A Tennis Match
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Has anyone ever said anything to you that was awkward or memorable during or after a match? Did you think it was a strategy? In this episode, Wendy joins us to discuss awkward things opponents and teammates have said during adult recreational tennis matches. Let us know if anyone has said anything awkward or funny to you! Support the Show. Use our …
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Cary Tennis Classic with Co-Tournament Director Ted Reese
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Come check out the Cary Tennis Classic on August 10-17! Kei Nishikori, David Goffin, Chris Eubanks, Lulu Sun and others have all entered to play! We were thrilled to talk with the Co-Tournament Director Ted Reese. Ted is the current Executive VP of Southern Board of Directors, current chair of USTA National Local Play & Competition Committee (2 ter…
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What Adult Rec Players Can Learn From The Pros - Part 2
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Can cutting down on unforced errors really transform your tennis game? Discover the strategies and mental tactics used by the pros, as Bill Oakes enlightens us on how even a slight shift in focus can elevate your recreational play. Bill is a sports marketing, sponsorship, communications and event production professional. He has worked at Wake Fores…
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What Adult Rec Players Can Learn From The Pros
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What can adult recreational players learn from the pros? Join us for a compelling conversation with Bill Oakes, a veteran in sports marketing with over three decades of experience. Discover how concentrating on minimizing unforced errors and focusing on strategy rather than hitting winners can revolutionize your performance, whether you're a 2.5 or…
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Tennis Friends Become Business Partners with CourtMerch (Part Two)
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Can a tissue spark chaos on a tennis court? You bet it can! In this episode we hear about Carolynn and Amy's craziest and most memorable moments on the courts in Michigan. You can visit CourtMerch to check out their t-shirts and gift ideas. Support the Show. Use our referral link to get a FREE Swing Stick ($100 value) with your first year of SwingV…
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Tennis Friends Become Business Partners with CourtMerch
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Do you know a Drop Shot Demon or Queen of the Lob? Amy and Carolynn have launched a tennis business producing t-shirts and gift items for tennis players called CourtMerch. In this episode, Amy shares her journey of falling back in love with tennis after a long hiatus, leading her to captain a USTA team, while Carolynn opens up about how a sabbatica…
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Local League Coordinator Anonymous - Part 2
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Ever wondered what it truly takes to manage an adult recreational tennis league? Join us as we chat with an anonymous Local League Coordinator who pulls back the curtain on the unique challenges and triumphs of this role. From the tricky business of rescheduling matches due to unpredictable weather to the strategic maneuvering by team captains, our…
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Local League Coordinator Anonymous
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We have an anonymous guest! What crazy stories or silly situations does a local league coordinator have to deal with because of a few of the passionate adult rec tennis players? What is the pettiest grievance a local league coordinator has ever received? We discuss this and more! We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one …
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Have you ever been on the court and didn't know the rule? We have 10 rules we wished we would have known when we started playing USTA matches. 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 and please reach out if you hav…
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Different Strokes For Different Folks (Can You Change Your Stroke As An Adult?)
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Have you tried to change your stroke as an adult? Were you able to do it? Mike is back to discuss this and more! We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! You can listen to other episodes with Mike at the following links: To Grunt or Not To Grunt https://secondservepodcast.com/2022/02/08/to-grunt-or-not-to-grunt/…
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Advice for Combo or Playing Across Levels - Part 2 (Try Smiling!)
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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 Barragan is here to give advice for playing combo or across different levels! We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! Francie played college tennis for NC State an…
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Advice for Combo or Playing Across Levels
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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 to give advice for playing combo or across different levels! We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! Francie played college tennis for NC State and was the Assist…
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How a 4.5 Learned to Play Tennis by Watching YouTube
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Can you learn to play tennis watching YouTube? We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! We were thrilled to have Trey join us to discuss this and more. Trey is an NTRP rated 4.5 player and is self taught! Come join the excitement at the 4th Annual Cy King Tournament! The tournament for adults takes place from Ma…
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Have you ever tried out for an adult rec tennis team? Did you know it was a tryout? Have you ever been cut from a team after a tryout? In this episode we discuss trying out for teams and how ridiculous it is. If you aren't sure whether it is a tryout or not Erin has a question you could ask (other than is this a tryout) =) Use our referral link to …
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How To Be A Good Teammate (On A Competitive Team) - Part 2
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What can you do to encourage your doubles' partner? Tara is back to give us more tips on how to be a good teammate and tells us about her experience at a USTA State Tournament and the USTA Southern Sectionals. We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! Tara captained the team that won the 55 plus 6.5 State Champio…
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How To Be A Good Teammate (On A Competitive Team)
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How 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 seco…
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Welcome To Loserville (Getting Bumped - Going From Winning To Losing A Ton)
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What 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…
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A Surprising Run to the USTA National Championships - Part 2
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Aileen 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 …
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A Surprising Run to the USTA National Championships
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Aileen 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 Championsh…
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Sopranos-style Tennis - Playing in New Jersey (Crazy Stories) Part 2
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Kana 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…
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Sopranos-style Tennis - Playing in New Jersey
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Is 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 …
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Learn About Age-Group Adult Tournaments
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Do 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…
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Should 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 Mi…
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Why 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 fe…
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Annoying Situation - Bathroom Breaks!
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Has 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 -…
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Annoying Situations On The Court - Part 2
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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 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 intere…
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Have 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 sit…
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Do 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 cwatson908@gmail.com. Use our referral link to get a FREE Swing Stick ($100 value) with your first year of SwingVision Pro. Hurry this is a limited …
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Do 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 cwatson908@gmail.com. Use our referral link to get a FREE Swing Stick ($100 value) with your first year of SwingVision P…
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Ever 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 an…
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Parenting Aces Podcast host, Lisa Stone, talks Junior Tennis and More! Part 2
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Lisa 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…
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Parenting Aces Podcast host, Lisa Stone, talks Junior Tennis and More!
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Ever 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, an…
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Improving Your Tennis Game: Insights from Legendary Coach Rick Macci (Part 4)
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Ever 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 tec…
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Legendary Tennis Coach Rick Macci - Most Memorable Moments on the Court (Part 3)
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What 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 V…
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Mental Tips from Legendary Coach Rick Macci (Part 2)
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What 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, forge…
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Legendary Tennis Coach Rick Macci (One Thing To Do Before Hitting The Ball!)
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We 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 episo…
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Ratings Day - The Most Exciting Day of the Year!
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Are 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 …
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7 Tips to Win More Matches from a National Champion (Part 2)
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This 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 …
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7 Tips to Win More Matches from a National Champion
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Do 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 c…
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SwingVision - Magic Tennis Technology! Part 3
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What 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 t…
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SwingVision - Magic Tennis Technology! Part 2
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Is 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 lin…
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SwingVision – Magic Tennis Technology!
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Have 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! U…
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Ever 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 opponen…
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Tennis for Life (Breast Cancer Awareness Month)
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October 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 e…
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Does 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 Ad…
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Don't Quit Adult Recreational Tennis!
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How 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 …
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What 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…
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