Listed, in no particular order, is a list of Jacobs Tennis education items we cover every season:
-No SPITTING on court!
-"Versing" is verboten!
-How to handle bad calls
-Practice/Match times, warmups, and dress code
-Racquet spin & spin strategy
-Singles/Doubles positioning
-When play stops
-When & to whom players can talk
-Scorecards & Score Reporting
-TENNIS Shoes
-When players can leave
-How to spectate (YOU CAN CHEER!)/support teammates (no Homework)
-How to set up indoor nets
-EVERY MATCH COUNTS!
-Weather contingencies: Rain-Heat-Cold
-How to tie shoes
-How to shake hands
-Ready Position/Split Step
-Which pocket to use
-Team Motto/Philosophy
-Lineup Announcement
-Neighboring court etiquette
-Etiquette after missed serve
-Don't say "in"
-Traveling with the team
-Where to store gear
-Spectator buffer around fence
-How to hand/racquet feed
-Tennis is a time commitment
-External camps/year round play
-Check your email
-FVC/Sectional/State Tennis
-Backhands are typically weaker
-Close doors behind you
-Penalty points & consequences
-Why we play exhibition
-Use LIVE balls
-Clear area around feet
-Talking v. Communicating
-Attendance policy
-Academic eligibility
-Team website
-Scoring terms
-Professional tennis & slams
-Extra 1st serve after delay
-Lets (no "Do-Overs!")
-What is in?
-Court lines/alleys/zones
-Tie Breaks (10 & 12pt.)
-How to advance in the lineup
-Seeds/Seeding
-Brackets/Quads
-Gripping & Stringing
-Questions NOT to ask
-Bring WATER, phones on airplane mode
-Plan on EVERY Saturday
-Racquet bag essentials