NEWS

The Pittsburgh WPPTA

Created in 1967, the WPPTA served as a model for paddle associations around the country. Pittsburgh is also home of the aluminum court creators. Take a look at one of the longest-running leagues.

Liz Cruz

Considered one of the most positive players on the Tour, Liz Cruz, Director of Racquets at Saddle and Cycle Club in Chicago, talks about competing, coaching, and leadership.

A Muscle Cramping Dilemma

Exercise-associated muscle cramps are common. Get strategies to ease the pain.

Heard on the Court - Three Stories of VOLLEYs Impact

The Volley trainer is feeding over 10,000 balls a day across the country. We think it’s amazing. But don’t take our word for it, listen to what the pros are saying.

The Calming Effect of Counting

Need help with your screens? You have more time than you think you have. Remain calm and count it out.

Thoughts to Begin the Season

It’s early in the platform tennis season and a great time to develop an ongoing process, using each match experience to inform your next matches.

Hut of the Month - Eastern Yacht Club

The newest and most attractive paddle hut on the North Shore of Boston–take a look at Eastern Yacht Club’s new racquets building on Marblehead Neck.

Ellie Halbauer and Jill Jackson

These two APTA Tour players from Cincinnati, Ohio just started playing together in 2023 and while they love the competitiveness of platform tennis, they love how fun it is.

Rowayton Platform Tennis Assoc - A Public-Access Story

Find out Rowayton’s secrets as a long-standing, growing public-access platform tennis club with deep commitment and support from their town.

Gerri-isms On Partnership and Positioning

Hall-of-Famer Gerri Viant contributed five Gerri-isms articles to Platform Tennis Magazine. Here is an abridged version of one of our favorites.