It’s Time for 2024 to Kick In

We are about to begin a new season of women’s tennis–Monday day, Tuesday night, Wednesday day, over 40, over 55. There are so many divisions. Welcome 2024 tennis!

Now, the big question is…what’s it going to be like this year? I’m starting off the season with a new grip, new strings and a new ATTITUDE. Last season was not a good one. A losing record means not a good season.

It’s time for a good year, 2024, to kick in. It’s time to step on the court feeling good about tennis. It’s time to step on the court feeling good about myself. It’s time to stay focused on the ball. You know that saying, “Watch the ball, not the court.”

One wise player told me “The court never changes. The court never moves.” Wow, I never really thought about it like that. It’s so true.

It was always an issue poaching that ball at the net and the ball hitting like 1-2 inches outside that baseline. Always in the middle of the court, but out. Another wise player then told me, “If you hit at an angle, you have more court.” Whoa–another fact that has never even entered my mind. How long have I been playing this game? That just means it’s time to start practicing poaching that ball with some angle to it!

It’s the little things you don’t think about, but when it’s said out loud, it’s remarkable. But think about this…. new year, new attitude. It’s still time to have fun. It’s still time of enjoy being with your team. It’s time for 2024 to gift me a winning record!

Let’s take it to the net, ladies.