HDJ10s Education

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