Second Serve Tennis

What does your opponent do that bothers you during an adult recreational match?   They know these things may be a little silly, but Carolyn, Erin, and Michelle discuss their pet peeves from playing 2.5 to 4.0 tennis! 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 wh...

Why is hydration important?  What do you drink during your match?  Do you drink before or after your match? Michelle, Erin, and Carolyn discuss hydration, what they normally drink during a match, and why they now think of hydration differently than before. Please check out our website at https://secondservepodcast.com or email us at secondservetennis@yahoo.com. Thanks so much for listening! We wou...

Losing is hard!  Do you prefer to lose a close one in match tiebreak or lose by a lot? Carla, Erin, and Carolyn discuss how they prefer to lose and it is kind of crazy how even the way you like to lose is different for each person.  Each player has played from levels 2.5 to 4.0 and knows what it is like to lose! Please check out our website at https://secondservepodcast.com or email us at secondse...

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 Erin, Wendy, and Carolyn discuss awkward things opponents and teammates have said to them during adult recreational tennis matches. Please check out our facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/secondservetennispodcast or email us at secondservetennis@yahoo...

What is the process to change a USTA league regulation?  Can an adult league player suggest a change?  How do you like only having one court of singles for 40+ national championships?  Would you prefer your local league have two courts of singles?   We discuss this and more with Liz Murrieta and Elicia Smith from USTA Nationals! Liz Murrieta is the Manager, National Championships / National League...

What new leagues can younger players join?  What is Tennis On Campus? We are excited to have Liz Murrieta and Elicia Smith from USTA National join us!   Liz Murrieta is the Manager, National Championships / National League Administrator.  Elicia Smith is the Coordinator of USTA Leagues with USTA Nationals.   Please check out our facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/secondservetennispodcast or...

What is it like to manage the USTA National Championships behind the scenes?  How many sections are there in the United States?  What do players do when they win nationals? We are excited to have Liz Murrieta and Elicia Smith from USTA National join us!   Liz Murrieta is the Manager, National Championships / National League Administrator.  Elicia Smith is the Coordinator of USTA Leagues with USTA...

Are you afraid to lose?  Have you ever lost sleep after losing losing an adult recreational tennis match? In this episode we discuss being afraid to lose and losing sleep over adult recreational tennis matches and why we aren't going to do that anymore (hopefully)! Please check out our facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/secondservetennispodcast or email us at secondservetennis@yahoo.co...

Does playing a sport growing up help your adult recreational tennis game?   What sport do you believe helps the most? We are so excited to have Carla join us to discuss how playing volleyball has helped her adult recreational tennis game.  Carla is a 3.5, has won states twice, and has a very memorable shot at the net that we all try to copy (but it normally doesn't work too well for people wh...

This is part two of our conversation with Marilyn Sherman, the National Promotions Manager for USTA, and Dani Broadstreet, the NC Director of Adult Leagues.    We learn what it was like for Dani to start her job as the NC Director of Adult Leagues during a pandemic and discuss with Marilyn what it is like to have an award be named after her - the Marilyn Sherman Spirit Award.  Everyone watch out f...

 We are thrilled to have Marilyn Sherman, the National Promotions Manager for USTA, and Dani Broadstreet, the NC Director of Adult Leagues, on this episode to discuss the new options players and captains have for registering for USTA teams.  They also discuss their most memorable matches and they are pretty funny! You no longer need a team number to register as an individual, and captains can find...

Who should you be afraid of on the tennis court? Michelle, Wendy, Erin, and Carolyn discuss who or what things scare them during an adult recreational tennis match and it may surprise you!   Please check out our facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/secondservetennispodcast or email us at secondservetennis@yahoo.com. Thanks so much for listening! We would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating whe...

Would you like to be coached by a Grand Slam Champion at your local club?  What skill can you do from your couch that helped Gigi win multiple Grand Slams? In this episode Gigi Fernandez (17 time grand slam doubles champion and 2 time Olympic gold medalist) discusses one of her programs, which includes visiting local clubs in all 50 states.  She also describes the skill she learned that helped her...

When should an adult recreational tennis player poach?   In this episode Gigi Fernandez (17 time grand slam doubles champion and 2 time Olympic gold medalist) discusses the physics of poaching for adult recreational tennis players and gives creative solutions to the "when to poach" question.  Also, she discusses what it is like to coach adult recreational tennis players and how it feels...

Would you like to be coached by a 17 time grand slam doubles champion and two time gold medalist? We are thrilled to have Gigi Fernandez on the show to give advice on the mistakes adult recreational tennis players make and how she coaches adult tennis players at her tennis camps. Please check out https://www.gigifernandeztennis.com/ if you would like to sign up for a camp or be added to her email...

What should you do when someone makes a bad line call?  Do you question the call?  Do you get upset? Erin, Michelle and Carolyn discuss what they believe you should do when your opponent makes a bad line call and what to do if someone questions your calls. Let us know if you have any other advice or suggestions.  You can message us on our facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/secondservetennis...

What is in your tennis bag?  Do you even have a tennis bag?   Michelle, Erin, and Carolyn discuss what they have in their tennis bags.  They have all played adult recreational tennis from levels 2.5 to 4.0.   Let us know if they are missing anything!  Please check out our facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/secondservetennispodcast or email us at secondservetennis@yahoo.com. Thanks so much f...

What are the rules regarding calling a ball out in adult recreational tennis?  Who receives the benefit of any doubt?  Can you call your first serve out?   In this episode we review the rules for calling balls out in USTA matches based on Friend At Court 2020 and discuss whether we believe players (including us) actually follow them!   Please check out our facebook page at https://www.facebook.com...

Why isn't coaching allowed in adult recreational tennis?  Would it be helpful?  Are there any downsides? Erin and Carolyn discuss why they believe coaching should be allowed in adult recreational tennis matches especially between the first and second set.   Let us know what you think!  Please check out our facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/secondservetennispodcast or email us at secon...

Have you ever been out of tennis for a long time because of an injury?  Did you miss your tennis friends?  Was it hard to come back and play? We really appreciate Diane discussing her injury and what she did to come back stronger!  Diane grew up in a family full of tennis players.  She played growing up and in high school and absolutely loved it!   She is a 4.0, plays on a ton of teams in the 18,...

What does it mean to flip courts?  Is it a good strategy?  Have you ever been sacrificed? In this episode we discuss flipping courts and whether there are times when you should and shouldn't flip. Please check out our facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/secondservetennispodcast or email us at secondservetennis@yahoo.com. We would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating wherever you listen to...

What are the general characteristics at each level?  Do you feel like you are at the correct level? In this episode we review the USTA NTRP General Characteristics for levels 2.5 to 5.0 and discuss whether we believe we are the correct level based on the guidance. Please check out our facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/secondservetennispodcast or email us at secondservetennis@yahoo.com. We...

What do adult recreational tennis players wear?   What brands and stores are the best to find tennis clothes?  Should you be afraid of an opponent in a maroon velour jumpsuit? Wendy is back to discuss these topics and more!  Wendy is hilarious and we were laughing for most of the episode.  Please check out our facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/secondservetennispodcast or email us at second...

Do you enjoy tennis fashion?  Do you like looking at the outfits from the four grand slams? We are so excited Wendy was willing to join us to discuss tennis fashion.  Wendy played when she was younger with friends but didn't pick it up again until 2013.  She has been to states 6 times and always looks very fashionable! Please check out our facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/secondserve...

Why is tennis different from other sports?  Why can't you cheer when your opponent double faults? In this episode we discuss some of the tennis etiquette involved in calling the score, making out calls, hitting the balls at your opponent, and when you can and can't cheer. Thanks very much to Tammie from Colorado and Lyn from California for the tennis etiquette questions! Please check out...