What Color Is A Tennis Ball?

Sounds like an easy question.  My guess would have been “optic yellow” (based on the color used since 1972 according to wikipedia). This question was posed by cgpgrey on a twitter poll.  The answer really depends.  Professional tennis players use a...

Repurpose Old Tennis Balls

So, you play a lot of tennis.  What do yo DO with all of your old tennis balls? Some people use them as a dog toy.  Here are some great uses for your old tennis balls.

Tennis Tuesdays – Ad and Deuce Courts

To a beginner of the greatest game (tennis), the rules and court structure can seem a bit daunting.  Take the Ad and Deuce courts.  Just what does that mean? When you are at the baseline and looking at the net on the hash mark, the deuce court is your right side of...

The Changeover

The changeover is that point in a tennis match where you physically change to the other side of the court.  You get a cool 90 seconds for a changeover (unless it is between sets, then you get 120 seconds). (this is yet ANOTHER reason that we think tennis is a tougher...

How Sports Benefits Your Body And Brain

Just for fun or not, sports helps your body and your brain.  Which is better, joining a gym or joining a team? What DOES science have to say about it?  Check out this short video from TedEd. DO NOT neglect your body/brain over the winter. #teded #mmtennis...

Read Richard Branson’s Thoughts on Exercise

This is a great article from Inc. about how important it is to stay active. Richard Branson has a good idea. Even if you only do something ONCE a week, it counts. It is better when you have others depending on you vs. you just going to the gym by yourself. We are...