Tennis

So, I finally decided to get off my butt and learn how to play tennis. I’ve always been kinda interested, but never really took the plunge. Chicago’s got a bunch of places to play, so I figured, why not? I was total newbie, so finding beginner-friendly lessons was my top priority. First thing I did was hit up the internet, you know, the usual Google search. I typed in stuff like “tennis lessons Chicago beginners” and “cheap tennis lessons Chicago”. A ton of stuff popped up, it was kinda overwhelming,…

I was hanging out at home, scrolling through Amazon, when something caught my eye. It was about tennis stuff. Tennis grip, to be exact. Then I realized, hey, I need to change my tennis racket grip, and I don’t have tennis gloves yet! So, I started looking around. There were a ton of different grips and gloves. It was a bit overwhelming. I spent some time reading reviews, comparing prices, and trying to figure out what would work best for me. I narrowed it down to a few options. I…

Okay, so I’ve been dealing with this annoying pain in my elbow for a while now. It’s that classic tennis elbow thing, even though I haven’t picked up a racket in ages. It got so bad that even picking up my coffee mug in the morning was a struggle. I tried a bunch of stuff like ice packs and some stretches, but it wasn’t really cutting it. So I was complaining about it to my buddy Mark, and he told me to try a compression sleeve. He swore by them…

Okay, so, I gotta talk about this “tennis do over” thing. It’s been bugging me, and I just had to try to figure it out myself. I started by just hitting the internet, you know, the usual. I typed in “tennis do over” and got a bunch of stuff about rules and matches being reset, which was kind of confusing. I read about this thing called a “let” where you replay a point. Apparently, it happens when the ball touches the net on a serve or if something weird interrupts…

Alright, so I decided to repaint my tennis court recently. Man, what a project that turned out to be! I’ve always been a do-it-yourself kind of guy, figured I could handle it. Plus, I like to keep my home looking sharp, and the tennis court was starting to look a bit worn out. First thing I did was look up how much it might cost to get someone else to do it. I mean, why not, right? Found out that getting someone to repaint your court will set you back…

Man, I gotta tell you, I’ve been itching to get back on the court lately. You know, swing the racket, work up a good sweat, all that good stuff. But the weather’s been a real pain. One minute it’s sunny, the next it’s pouring buckets. So, I figured, why not look for an indoor tennis court? Save me from the unpredictable weather, right? First thing I did? I just went to my phone. You know, asked my phone, “tennis court indoor near me” and hoped for the best. And you…

Okay, so, let me tell you about this whole indoor tennis thing I got into. I’ve always loved tennis, but, you know, the weather. It’s a real pain sometimes. Scorching sun one day, pouring rain the next, and don’t even get me started on the wind messing up my serves. So I started thinking, there’s gotta be a better way, right? That’s when I started looking into indoor tennis courts. I mean, it sounds obvious, but it just never really crossed my mind as something I could do regularly. I…

Okay, so, I’ve been digging into this whole TAPPS 4A Tennis State Championship thing, and let me tell you, it’s been a bit of a journey. I started out knowing absolutely nothing, just that it was some kind of tennis tournament. First, I tried to figure out what TAPPS even was. Turns out, it stands for the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. So, we’re dealing with private schools in Texas, got it. Then, I narrowed it down to the 4A category. I’m guessing that’s a division based on…

Okay, so here’s the story about my time at the St. Augustine Beach and Tennis Resort. First off, I started looking for a place to stay in St. Augustine Beach. I wanted something that would work for the whole family, you know, and wouldn’t totally break the bank. So, I started searching online, just browsing different websites and comparing prices. I looked at all kinds of places, from regular hotels to resorts and even motels, B&Bs, hostels, whatever you name it. I was mostly looking for a nice place with…

Today, I really wanted to dig into something I’ve been messing around with for a while now – tracking the fastest serves in tennis. It’s a wild ride, let me tell you! So, I started by hitting the internet, just browsing around to see what’s the word on the street about the fastest serves. Turns out, there’s a whole bunch of chatter about this dude named Sam Groth. This guy apparently blasted a serve at 163.7 mph (that’s 263.4 km/h for those of you across the pond) during some Challenger…