Second Serve Tennis

What is the tennis etiquette before a match?  What do you do when your ball rolls into another court? In this episode we discuss the tennis etiquette involved prior to a match and when balls are rolling out of or onto your court from another court.  One of the hosts even realized she was doing the wrong thing and they both believe a rule should be changed! Please check out our facebook page at htt...

Is it different captaining mixed doubles?  What questions should you ask the players on the team? In this episode Kelly joins us to discuss the differences in captaining 7.0 mixed doubles and why she enjoys it.  She also gives advice to other people captaining mixed doubles for the first time. Kelly has played for 9 years, is a 3.0 tennis player,  and has captained numerous mixed doubles and women...

Is it ever too late to start playing adult recreational tennis?   We really enjoyed speaking with Stephanie about her decision to start at 56 years old!  Stephanie is a 2.5 and likes to play/hit/drill everyday for at least an hour but preferably two.  She has three adult children (one of which played tennis in college).  She describes herself as an introvert and that going out to play tennis for t...

When can you call a let?   Is there a difference if your opponent's hat falls off versus their shoe falling off or dropping their racquet?   Carolyn and Mike, who are both attorneys and 4.0 players, review the rules regarding lets listed in Friend At Court 2020 and discuss whether they make sense. Please check out our facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/secondservetennispodcast or email...

What does an adult league coordinator do?  When should you contact an adult league coordinator?  What happens when a complaint is filed? We are very excited to have Janie join us!  Janie is a 4.0 tennis player and has been a USTA Adult League Coordinator since 2016. She has played on several teams that have made it to states and was on a 7.5 combo team that won a State Championship and went on to...

How do you choose a tennis partner?  Should you have similar goals?  Is it better to choose someone that is not exactly like you on the tennis court?  Do you mind if your partner drinks beer during a match? We are excited to have Dave and Tom discuss how they started playing together and give advice to beginners on choosing the right tennis partner!  They won the 2019 Men's 3.0 55+ NC State C...

Can playing adult recreational tennis help your health? We really appreciate Nikki discussing how adult recreational tennis was beneficial for her health, and she even believes it helped save her life.   Nikki is a 4.0 who loves to play!  She normally plays on 5-6 teams per season. When she was 29 she was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Over the next few years she was diagnosed with several o...

When should a beginner sign up for a league?  What grip should you use?  What should you be thinking on the court instead of the score? We are so excited to have Philip on the podcast to discuss these topics and more! Philip is a Pro at the Raleigh Racquet Club in Raleigh, North Carolina.  He attended the Bollettieri/IMG Academy and has been teaching tennis for over 10 years.  He coaches both adul...

We are thrilled to have Lou and Cameron on the podcast to discuss Abilities Tennis Association of North Carolina !  Abilities Tennis serves more than 500 athletes. Lou is the Executive Director,  a 4.5 tennis player, and has received the Adaptive Tennis Award and Educational Merit Award given by NC Tennis.  Cameron is the President, a 5.0 tennis player, and plays in the Raleigh Pro League. Abiliti...

Have you ever wanted to be a 4.5?   We are so excited that our friend Mike, a former college player, joined us!  He started playing tennis at the age of eight and grew up playing with James Blake and Thomas Blake.   He discusses advice for adult recreational beginners, what it is like to play adult recreational tennis after playing college tennis, whether there are any downsides to being a 4.5, an...

Do you play adult recreational tennis like a major league baseball player? In this episode, Paul discusses how being a major league baseball pitcher has helped him with adult recreational tennis, what is like to play in front of thousands of people, and whether he is ever nervous before a tennis match.  His wife Julie gives advice to new players, who didn't play sports growing up, and started...

Is it a good idea to appeal down?  Have you been bumped up a level and people no longer want you on their teams? In this episode our good friend Traci discusses ratings and the process to appeal down.  Traci has won states 8 times, competed at World Team Tennis Nationals, and has played on USTA teams in 4 states (all while living in NC)! Let us know if you think if it is a good idea to appeal down...

In this episode Carolyn and Erin discuss what they've learned from their friends and each other so far and laugh for the majority of the episode!  For example, Erin learned that changing her type of strings can be beneficial and Carolyn realized that drinking a coke after a match at states may not be the best way to recover. Please check out our facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/secon...

What is a CTA?  How can we volunteer with tennis in our community? In this episode Laura, who is the Executive Director from Western Wake Tennis Association, discusses what a CTA does and gives advice on getting involved in your local CTA.  Laura is passionate about the game of tennis and didn't start playing until she was 41 years old.  She has won the World Team Tennis League Director of th...

What are the different type of teams?  Do you prefer a fun team or a competitive team?  In this episode Aileen discusses the different type of teams and whether you can play on too many teams.  Aileen has played on 113 USTA teams! Listen to all our episodes directly from our website by visiting https://secondservepodcast.com . You can search for any topic that you're interested in and find an...

Have you ever felt like your opponent was playing mental games on the tennis court?  In this episode Traci explains some of the mental games she has used and the ones that have been used against her.  Traci has won states 8 times, competed at World Team Tennis Nationals, and has played on USTA teams in 4 states (all while living in NC)! Listen to all our episodes directly from our website by visit...

Are you scared to play mixed doubles?  What should you look for in a partner? In this episode two seasoned mixed players discuss what they like about playing mixed doubles, give tips on playing mixed doubles and finding the right partner, and discuss their best and worst match. Listen to all our episodes directly from our website by visiting https://secondservepodcast.com . You can search for any...

Have you ever been left off a team?  Were you benched for an important match?  This episodes discusses how hurt feelings happen all the time in adult recreational tennis. Rachel and Erin, who are two players who have captained a ton of teams, give advice on things to consider when your feelings are hurt. It is helpful to remember it has happened to almost everyone! Listen to all our episodes direc...

What tension is best to use?  How do you know when to change your strings?  This episode addresses those questions.  Listen to all our episodes directly from our website by visiting https://secondservepodcast.com . You can search for any topic that you're interested in and find an episode about it. We also have information about ratings, rules, tennis gear and more on our "Resources&quot...

Have you ever wondered if your strings matter?  What strings should you use?  This episode discusses the four main types of strings and the pros and cons of each.  Listen to all our episodes directly from our website by visiting https://secondservepodcast.com . You can search for any topic that you're interested in and find an episode about it. We also have information about ratings, rules, t...

What is it like at the 6.5 state championship?  Are the line calls the same as league play and what do you win?  This episode discusses tips to win 6.5 states from two players who won 6.5 states last year.  Listen to all our episodes directly from our website by visiting https://secondservepodcast.com . You can search for any topic that you're interested in and find an episode about it. We al...

Have you seen the video of local tennis players in North Carolina (LOVE ALL #triangletennisforequality#racquetsdownhandsup)?  Three players from the triangle in North Carolina (Traci, Heather and Yubie) discuss their new organization called Triangle Tennis for Equality.  They open their hearts to share their stories, give advice on how the tennis community can help,  and tell us what they would li...

Who is just starting to play adult recreational tennis and loves it?  On this episode we will get advice from a player who has played level 2.5 to 4.0, and she did not touch a racquet until she was forty.  She will let you know what she wished she knew when she was a beginner and talks about her love for the sport! Listen to all our episodes directly from our website by visiting https://secondserv...

How ready do you need to be for your first match?  Do you need to know how to serve or keep score?  In this episode a player who has played on 113 USTA teams discusses her ridiculous first match experience and gives advice to new players. Listen to all our episodes directly from our website by visiting https://secondservepodcast.com . You can search for any topic that you're interested in and...

Being the captain can sometimes be hard!  Are you thinking about captaining your first team?  This episode will give tips for captains and ways to decrease some of the headaches involved with it from a player that has captained a ton of teams and really enjoys doing it! Listen to all our episodes directly from our website by visiting https://secondservepodcast.com . You can search for any topic th...