Second Serve Tennis

Are there really issues with exchanging lineups? Do you make your opponent write down the lineup? Has anyone ever switched players on you after you showed them your lineup? What happens when there are make up matches? Have you ever met at Starbucks to exchange lineups? A majority of the time there are no issues but it makes you really appreciate captains when there is an issue.  Let us know if any...

What happens if an opponent falls during a point? Does it matter if the opponent screams? What happens if you and your doubles partner disagree on a call? 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. Please check out our new website at https://secondservepodcast.com and if you would like to see us yo...

Who can call a double bounce? Can you call a let if you thought the ball was out but you aren't completely sure? Who starts serving the second set after a first set tie breaker? What happens if your doubles partner is hit by a serve? 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. Please check out...

Have you ever been on the court and didn't know the rule? What do you do when a racket comes out of your hand? What happens when a ball hits the score board and lands in the correct court? Can you stop the ball with a racket when the ball is flying out of the court?  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 surpri...

What does it take to still play a sport at 85?  What do you do if you don't feel like playing? We were so excited to have Judy join us!  Judy has played tennis and basketball in the Senior Games for the past 30 years after taking a 28 year break from competing when she had children.  She now plays in the 85 plus age division and has been to the Nationals for the Senior Games numerous times. ...

If you have a few minutes, what should you read? What piece of advice does a teaching pro give his beginner wife when she has had a bad day? Can you call a let if you drop your racquet? We were thrilled to have Malik, a teaching pro, and Adna, his wife and new adult recreational player, join us!  Malik is a 5.0 player, previously won the USTA player of the year, and is a teaching pro at the Raleig...

What should you do about bad line calls?  If you feel frustrated, what should you do?  Malik answers these questions and more! We were thrilled to have Malik, a teaching pro, and Adna, his wife and new adult recreational player, join us!  Malik is a 5.0 player, previously won the USTA player of the year, and is a teaching pro at the Raleigh Racquet Club.  Adna is a 2.5 who participated in the Try...

We were thrilled to have Malik, a teaching pro, and Adna, his wife and new adult recreational player, join us!  Malik is a 5.0 player, previously won the USTA player of the year, and is a teaching pro at the Raleigh Racquet Club.  Adna is a 2.5 who participated in the Try Tennis Program and absolutely loves the game! If you would like to contact Malik, please click on the following link: http://rr...

Can you win the state championship without any subs?  Can rain at the state championship be beneficial?  What does it feel like to win? Austin, the captain of the 3.0 state champions, is back to discuss what it is like to play a tournament without any subs and why rain can actually help your team (or hurt another team)!  Please check out our new website at https://secondservepodcast.com and if you...

How do you win a state championship? Should you flip or roll courts?  We were very excited to have Austin, the 3.0 men's state championship captain, join us to discuss why he started playing adult tennis, how he found his team, and what it takes to win! Please check out our new website at https://secondservepodcast.com and if you would like to see us you can watch our youtube channel at the f...

What does it feel like to win the 3.0 state championship? What kind of research should the captain do? Should the captain send out the lineups prior to the tournament? We were thrilled to have Meghan, the 3.0 state champion captain, join us to discuss her incredible experience at states and what advice she would give to other captains going to states the first time. You may be surprised to hear wh...

Do you know someone who deserves an award? You can nominate them! We are excited to have Laura Weygandt back on the podcast to discuss awards and the amazing people who do great things through tennis!  Laura is the Chairperson of the USTA Southern District Awards Committee and Executive Director of Western Wake Tennis Association. If you would like to nominate  someone in any of the states in the...

Can you call a foot fault in adult recreational tennis?  When do you call a let versus claim the point? We are thrilled to have Rebel Good join us! Rebel has been officiating tennis for over 30 years and has officiated US Opens, Olympics, Davis Cup and Fed Cup events.  He writes the Court of Appeals Column for Tennis Magazine and the Stump The Ump section for Western Wake Tennis Association.  You...

What is the most popular question that people ask about adult recreational tennis? It may surprise you! We are thrilled to have Rebel Good join us!  Rebel has been officiating tennis for over 30 years and has officiated US Opens, Olympics, Davis Cup and Fed Cup events.  He writes the Court of Appeals Column for Tennis Magazine and the Stump The Ump section for Western Wake Tennis Association.  You...

Do you know the USTA rules for adult recreational tennis?  Have you ever been on the court and thought "what is the rule in this situation"? We are thrilled to have Rebel Good join us!  Rebel has been officiating tennis for over 30 years and has officiated US Opens, Olympics, Davis Cup and Fed Cup events.  He writes the Court of Appeals Column for Tennis Magazine and the Stump The Ump se...

Are you a new adult recreational player?  What questions do you have? Tennis seems to have a number of unspoken protocols. We are excited to have Angela join the podcast to ask questions to Carolyn and Erin, who are definitely not experts but have played a number of years.  Angela played basketball at Vanderbilt University and is a beginner tennis player.  We believe everyone will want Angela as t...

Are you a new adult recreational player?  What questions do you have? Tennis seems to have a number of unspoken protocols. We are excited to have Angela join the podcast to ask questions to Carolyn and Erin, who are definitely not experts but have played a number of years.  Angela played basketball at Vanderbilt University and is a beginner tennis player.  We believe everyone will want Angela as t...

Have you ever wanted to quit adult recreational tennis?  Why did you want to quit? In this episode Carla, Erin, and Carolyn discuss why you shouldn't quit adult recreational tennis (even though a few of us have wanted to)! If you would like to see the unedited version of this episode please check out our youtube channel at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFdOWYRPBziXxlx_Q...

What has your doubles partner said to you that wasn't very helpful?  Did it hurt your feelings? In this episode Rachel, Erin, and Carolyn discuss what doubles partners have said to them.  All three have played from levels 2.5-4.0. Please check out our new website at https://secondservepodcast.com and if you would like to see the unedited version of this episode you can watch our youtube chann...

Have you ever had a spectator get involved in your match? What did you do? Carla, Erin, and Carolyn discuss times spectators commented on their matches and they did not enjoy it! Please check out our website at https://secondservepodcast.com or email us at secondservetennis@yahoo.com. Thanks so much for listening! We would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating wherever you listen to podcasts! Please...

What should you bring with you to the USTA state tournament?   In this episode, Rachel joins Carolyn and Erin to discuss what she recommends. All three players have played from levels 2.5 to 4.0. Let us know if we are missing anything! If you would like to see the unedited version of this episode please check out our youtube channel at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFdOWYRPB...

Have you ever had a scoring dispute?  What did you do?  Do you know the USTA rule on scoring disputes? In this episode we discuss scoring disputes and the different ways people handle them - go through all the points, just give in to your opponent, flip a coin, or yell at your opponent, etc.  We don't recommend yelling at your opponent!  Please check out our website at https://secondservepodc...

Have you had something ridiculous happen to you on the tennis court? We really appreciate having Melanie back to tell us about her memorable matches and also the most ridiculous thing we have ever heard happen on the tennis court after she popped the balls! Melanie played as a child and won a ton of matches, but she decided to leave the sport to play lacrosse and field hockey.  She became an All-A...

We are so excited to have Melanie join us!  Melanie played as a child and won a ton of matches, but she decided to leave the sport to play lacrosse and field hockey.  She became an All-American lacrosse player at Brown University.  After having her first child she came back to the sport she left as a child and hopes to play until at least 80 years old or more! Please check out our website at https...

What pet peeves do captains have?  Why do people care when we spin the racquet before the match?   Carolyn, Erin, and Michelle discuss these things and what they do that may bother their opponents! Please check out our website at https://secondservepodcast.com or email us at secondservetennis@yahoo.com. Thanks so much for listening! We would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating wherever you listen t...