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Most Players Are Making This Equipment Mistake

Feb 20, 2026

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5 min read

Most Players Are Making This Equipment Mistake

String tension, swing weight, Norway’s youth model, and what actually works long term

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Greatness Is Not Clean

Feb 13, 2026

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5 min read

Greatness Is Not Clean

Why champions recover faster and what that means for your game

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R.A.L.L.Y Notes

Feb 6, 2026

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3 min read

R.A.L.L.Y Notes

This is our NEW weekly email: Short ideas. Real lessons. Stuff you can use this weekend.

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What We Can Learn From Alcaraz’s Win

Feb 2, 2026

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4 min read

What We Can Learn From Alcaraz’s Win

No new gear. Just smarter tactics under pressure.

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I Don't Need A "Better" Ball

Jan 19, 2026

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5 min read

I Don't Need A "Better" Ball

Why jumping a level isn’t about hitting harder.

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I Lost The Love For The Game

Jan 12, 2026

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5 min read

I Lost The Love For The Game

A 3-hour call that changed how I’m thinking about 2026

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2026: The Year of Playing Simple (and High)

Jan 5, 2026

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4 min read

2026: The Year of Playing Simple (and High)

Why letting the ball drop is a "trap" in the modern game.

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The "End of Year" Gear Crisis (and a Wild AI Experiment)

Dec 29, 2025

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5 min read

The "End of Year" Gear Crisis (and a Wild AI Experiment)

ChatGPT actually made a logical racquet recommendation... so I’m going to test it.

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One Simple Idea That Wins You More Matches

Dec 16, 2025

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5 min read

One Simple Idea That Wins You More Matches

Plus a quick poll that helps us build better tools for players like you

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Why Tennis Might Be the Toughest Sport You’ll Ever Play (And Why Recovery Is Not Optional)

Dec 9, 2025

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7 min read

Why Tennis Might Be the Toughest Sport You’ll Ever Play (And Why Recovery Is Not Optional)

Play many days in a row, no subs, 3-hour battles and minimal recovery time.

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Are You Waiting Too Long to Restring Your Racquet?

Dec 1, 2025

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7 min read

Are You Waiting Too Long to Restring Your Racquet?

Your strings die long before they break. Here’s how often you should really restring.

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Why That High, Slow Forehand Feels Awkward — And How to Fix It

Nov 25, 2025

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7 min read

Why That High, Slow Forehand Feels Awkward — And How to Fix It

That slow, high, mid-court ball should be your easiest put-away. Here’s the swing adjustment to finally take control.

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Stop Hitting Harder — Start Playing Earlier

Nov 17, 2025

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7 min read

Stop Hitting Harder — Start Playing Earlier

Taking the ball early wins more points than hitting faster ever will.

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What 10 Years on Court Together Taught Us About Consistency

Nov 10, 2025

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5 min read

What 10 Years on Court Together Taught Us About Consistency

Even the best players have off days. Here’s the 3-step process we use to find our game when nothing’s working.

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Why You’re Losing Points Before the Rally Even Starts

Oct 27, 2025

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6 min read

Why You’re Losing Points Before the Rally Even Starts

You hit a return 50% of the time in every match—so why not train it like it matters?

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Why You Need to Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable

Oct 20, 2025

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4 min read

Why You Need to Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable

The best players don’t avoid pressure — they train for it.

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The 6 Phases of Every Tennis Match (And Why You Keep Losing Tight Ones)

Oct 6, 2025

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10 min read

The 6 Phases of Every Tennis Match (And Why You Keep Losing Tight Ones)

Elite coaches can predict match outcomes by watching 20 minutes. Here's their secret framework.

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5 Costly Mistakes Holding Back Your Tennis

Sep 29, 2025

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5 min read

5 Costly Mistakes Holding Back Your Tennis

Cut these errors from your game and start winning more matches.

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Mastering Shot Selection on the Short Ball

Sep 15, 2025

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5 min read

Mastering Shot Selection on the Short Ball

Struggling with short balls? Learn the decision-making framework that turns opportunities into easy points.

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The Underdog's Guide to Beating Better Players

Aug 18, 2025

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7 min read

The Underdog's Guide to Beating Better Players

Stop trying to raise your level and start bringing them down to yours.

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Why Perfect Technique Won't Save Your Groundstrokes (But This Will)

Jul 21, 2025

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6 min read

Why Perfect Technique Won't Save Your Groundstrokes (But This Will)

The 3 skills that matter more than your grip, stance, or follow-through (hint: it starts before you even swing)

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He Actually Did It—Alcaraz Used Our Sinner Game Plan to Win Roland Garros 🎾🔥

Jun 17, 2025

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6 min read

He Actually Did It—Alcaraz Used Our Sinner Game Plan to Win Roland Garros 🎾🔥

Alcaraz broke down Sinner using the exact tactics we talked about 4 years ago 👀

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Four Years Later: The Simple Truth About Tennis Depth

Jun 2, 2025

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7 min read

Four Years Later: The Simple Truth About Tennis Depth

After 4 years of college tennis, Dad's simple height + speed = depth formula instantly improved my game without changing technique

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How To Choose Your Gamestyle

May 26, 2025

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8 min read

How To Choose Your Gamestyle

The hidden cost of indecision and how these three simple steps will end my inconsistent play.

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Stop Guessing—This Is Where You Should Hit the Ball Every Time

May 19, 2025

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6 min read

Stop Guessing—This Is Where You Should Hit the Ball Every Time

Use this simple decision tool and never second-guess your shot again. It's how the pros do it (even if they don't talk about it).

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