Practical guides for tennis and pickleball players who want to play more and search less. New posts every week.
Players
Social tennis explained — what it is, how it differs from competitive play, who it's for, what to expect at your first night, and how to find one near you in Australia.
June 13, 2026
Players
When a ball machine beats a hitting partner, when a partner beats a machine, and how to use both for the fastest improvement.
June 13, 2026
Players
What a paid tennis hitting partner costs in Australia, when paying is worth it, when it isn't, and how to find a free hitting partner near you.
June 13, 2026
Players
When to book private lessons, when to join a group clinic, and how to combine both for the fastest improvement at the lowest cost.
June 13, 2026
Players
What you'll pay for a tennis coach in Australia in 2026 — by lesson type, by city, by coach level. Plus how to budget for improvement, and how to spot overpriced coaches.
June 13, 2026
Players
Tennis clinic explained — what it is, how it differs from lessons, what to expect, what it costs, and how to find one near you in Australia.
June 13, 2026
Players
Step-by-step guide to organising a weekly social tennis night at your local court — court bookings, format, pricing, marketing, and the first-month playbook.
June 13, 2026
Players
Everything an adult beginner needs to know before their first social tennis night — what to wear, what to bring, what level you need, and what to expect.
June 13, 2026
Players
Where to find ladies social tennis in Australia — by city and suburb — plus what to expect, what level it's at, and how to start your own women's tennis night.
June 13, 2026
Players
Cardio tennis explained — what it is, what to expect at a session, what it costs in Australia, and how it compares to regular tennis lessons and social tennis.
June 13, 2026
Players
A practical guide for adult players: where to look for partners, what to say in the first message, how to suggest a hit, and what to do if you keep getting flaked on.
May 31, 2026
Ratings
What UTR is, how it's calculated, what a 'good' UTR looks like for an adult amateur, and how to use it to find better hits.
May 30, 2026
Ratings
What DUPR is, how it differs from old paddle-rating systems, what's a 'good' DUPR for an adult amateur, and how to use it to find competitive games.
May 29, 2026
Players
The structural reasons adult tennis and pickleball players struggle to find partners — and the five fixes that actually work.
May 28, 2026
Players
An honest comparison of tennis and pickleball — learning curve, fitness, equipment cost, social scene, injury risk — so you can pick the right one.
May 27, 2026
Coaches
Where to find coaches in your city, what 'qualified' actually means, what to ask in the first message, and how to spot a coach who'll actually make you better.
May 26, 2026
Cities
The best public, semi-private, and club tennis courts across Sydney — booking tips, surfaces, costs, and where the social players actually play.
May 25, 2026
Players
A no-fluff guide for adults starting pickleball — what to learn first, what to skip, what to buy, and how to fast-track into competitive doubles within a month.
May 24, 2026
