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Everyday Player, Expert Advice: Paddle Tips That Stick

Learn how the “everyday” APTA player can make small adjustments for big rewards.

What Makes a Good Partner?

Thinking about tough situations that happen on the court, how do you and your partner fare?

Switching Partners Graciously

If you are contemplating making a partner switch, here are a few ways to make the transition seamless for both parties.

Coaches Corner: How to Blitz Off of a Lob

Director of Hinsdale Paddle Club Matt Lemery takes us through an effective blitz off a lob.

Coaches Corner: Circle of Trust and No Zone

Learn what the Circle of Trust is and how to avoid the No Zone.

Coaches Corner: Creating Offense from the Deuce Side

Four ways to attack from the baseline that leaves no safe spot for your opponents.

Gerri-isms: Strategy is Essential

Hall-of-Famer Gerri Viant is the Yogi Berra of platform tennis—except her sayings make sense. Say what? Say Strategy.

Lessons from the Highest PTI Guy

MAPTA’s Doug Tynan from Greenville Country Club shared his refreshing “health over results” attitude. Here’s a reprint of the story.

Momentum Swings: What to do about them

For the audience, momentum swings are what make a great match. For the players, they create too much emotional and physical investment. Focus on four methods to make the swings go your way.

Ask The Pros: Cold Weather Paddle Tips

Peter Berka, Denise Murphy, and Heather Prop offer strategies to prepare for the deep freeze.