In part two of our doubles strategy episode, Rachel and McKenzie dive into returning tactics, poaching signals, and their favorite “secret play.” They emphasize taking control of points by covering the middle and not overly...
In this episode of Second Serve, Carolyn and Erin talk with McKenzie and Rachel about winning doubles strategies, including the power of using signals, making mid-match adjustments, and maintaining a fun, positive mindset—even during tight...
What do you do if your opponent thinks you called the ball out but you didn’t? What if someone touches the net? Does it matter if the ball is still in play? What happens if...
We received a ton of great questions after our recent rules episodes, so we’re diving back in! From yelling during overheads to shoes flying off mid-point, we’re breaking down the trickiest (and weirdest) rules rec...
Come check out the Cary Tennis Classic on June 29-July 6, 2025! Tickets go on sale June 1st! We were thrilled to talk with the Co-Tournament Director Ted Reese. Ted is the current President of the Southern...
May is National Tennis Month! We love to play tennis but how can we encourage others to play? Here’s a Complete Transcript of our Conversation: Carolyn: 0:09Hi, this is Carolyn and I’m here with Erin...
What has your doubles partner said to you that wasn’t very helpful? Did it hurt your feelings? In this episode, Carolyn, Erin, and Rachel discuss what doubles partners have said to them. All three have played...
In this episode, Carolyn, Erin, and Gin discuss Gin’s singles strategy that helped her climb from a 3.5 to a 5.0 player in just three years. Gin shares that her success comes not from aggressive...
In this episode of Second Serve, Carolyn, Erin, and Carla share personal stories about a frustrating but common issue in recreational tennis—spectators getting involved in matches. Carolyn begins by referencing the official USTA rule, which...
In this final installment of the Second Serve Podcast’s conversation with Hall of Fame tennis coach Rick Macci, the discussion focuses on biomechanics, the evolving science of the game, and how Rick customizes his coaching...