Second Serve Tennis

Want a simple way to level up your game fast? The tennis ball you choose can change how your body feels, how fast you learn, and whether practice builds confidence or fear. We sit down with coach Michele Krause to make a clear case for red, orange, and green balls as powerful tools for adult recreational tennis players, 

Tennis doesn’t have to feel exclusive or overly serious to be a real workout. In our episode (National Hit to be Fit Weekend) Michele shares the vision behind National Hit To Be Fit Weekend (May 15 to 17), a nationwide cel...

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 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...

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 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...

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 To Be Fit Weekend (May 15 to 17), a nationwide celebration that pairs National Tennis Month with a simple idea: make the court feel like a party and make it easy for anyone to say yes. Think music under the lights, big group energy, and a format that welcomes the person who has never played alongside the 4.0 who wants a sweat.

For more information on all things Cardio Tennis and National Hit...

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 tennis manners? 

Tennis, and especially adult recreational tennis, is a little strange with all the etiquette, protocols, and manners involved in a match. Also, what one person considers bad manners another may not. In this episode, Erin discusses situations she has had with opponents who she believes did not have the best tennis manners.  Carolyn mostly agrees, but we learned that bad manners can be very subjective!

We are re...

Jenifer Tucker returns to discuss tennis urban legends for USTA Leagues. We tackle misconceptions about lineup requirements, self-rate disqualifications, and the mysterious NTRP algorithm that determines your tennis rating.

You can learn more about ratings on the USTA website: NTRP Ratings Questions & Answers

Jenifer is Vice President of the USTA Southern Board of Directors.  She also currently serves on the USTA Adult League Committee and Regulation Subcommittee and previously served on the USTA Constitution & Rules Committee.  

At the Southern sectional level, Jenifer most recently served as the chair of the USTA Southern Adult Le...

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 the USTA Southern Board of Directors.  She also currently serves on the USTA Adult League Committee and Regulation Subcommittee and previously served on the USTA Constitution & Rules Committee.  

At the Southern sectional level, Jenifer most recently served as the chair of the USTA Southern Adult League Committee and was a member of that committee for five terms.  She is also the long-time chair of the USTA Southern League Grievance Committee.  A former US...

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 best. Listen now—where do you stand?

If you would like to hear more about Gin's remarkable journey from a 3.5 self-rated player to an NTRP 5.0 in just three years please check out our previous episodes:

Gin's Journey from 3.5 to 5.0 - Part 1

Gin's Journey from 3.5 to 5.0 - 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 interesting to see the differences in what bothers women versus men.

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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 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.

We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them!

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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 tell us your best practices!

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Want to grow an audience without gaming the system? Carolyn and Erin sat down with coach and creator Alex Chan to unpack why consistency beats clever hacks, how engagement now outranks follower counts, and the simple ways tennis pros and niche creators can turn content into real opportunities.

Alex has been a tennis content creator for over a decade, is a PTR certified coach, and provides brand marketing and social media consulting. In addition, he worked at USTA Mid-Atlantic for 13 years.

You can learn more about Alex or contact him at the following: 

Carolyn and Erin were thrilled to have on Alex Chan to explore why the recreational player matters most, how tennis content is changing, and how creators can protect their work while building partnerships. The talk spans brand deal pitfalls and the mindset needed to handle trolls.

Alex has been a tennis content creator for over a decade, is a PTR certified coach, and provides brand marketing and social media consulting. In addition, he worked at USTA Mid-Atlantic for 13 years.

You can learn more about Alex or contact him at the following: 

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