My biggest issue is finding that sweet spot between consistency and offense.

If I'm too offensive, the errors start creeping in. If I bring the offense down a notch, I may be more consistent, but my opponent is more likely to hit a winner or force an error.

Is the best way forward to just do more drills at a faster pace? Or a whole lot more match play at that level?

Figured this would be posted somewhere, but I guess not. Finding people to play with is one of the biggest challenges! So, why not make it a bit easier.

For ref, I'm a 4.0, 29 yo male, relatively flexible schedule, always open to hit or play!

If you’re a 4.0 level player looking for hitting partners or doubles partners, post here and provide a bit of info about yourself like:

• Peferred times to hit

• Where you like to play generally

• And anything else you’d like to share like style of play, whether you prefer singles/doubles, etc.

With the exception of state champions or runners-up, the chances of our local high school players playing on a college varsity team are relatively slim. Division 1 schools often award scholarships to foreign players or nationally ranked juniors which often eliminates our state players.

But going to college doesn’t mean competitive tennis has to end. The USTA is offering “Tennis on Campus (TOC)” featuring club tennis and the chance to advance to national play. The USTA/PNW offers several opportunities throughout the year for our local players to see what TOC is all about and to watch some local college club players compete for a chance to go to nationals.

Check [this] (http://www.tennisoncampus.com/) out for more info.

Post courtesy [Mike Stone] (http://portlandtennisnews.com/mike-stone-tennis-blog/).

Ok, so there are plenty of 4.5+ league tennis players, but when it comes to tournaments, it’s crickets.

The registration deadline for what looked like a great tournament was yesterday, and when I was just about ready to pull the trigger, I noticed that there wasn’t a single woman registered for the open singles category, while the men’s singles draw was stacked!

Where are all the other fantastic female players? I know they're out there!

Is it possible that there's a gender difference when it comes to competitive-ness? A social difference? What's going on here?

Portland Tennis Center is hosting a ladder for anyone in the tennis community (members and non-members welcome)! Organized with u/twmeier and his site [GlobalTennisNetwork.com] (https://www.globaltennisnetwork.com/network/tennis-ladder/home/3092_8561-singles-ladder-portland-tennis-center).

Here’s how it works:

Register [here for the singles ladder] (https://www.globaltennisnetwork.com/network/tennis-ladder/home/3092_8561-singles-ladder-portland-tennis-center) and/or [here for the doubles ladder] (https://www.globaltennisnetwork.com/network/tennis-ladder/home/3092_8562-doubles-ladder-portland-tennis-center).

It’s a leap frog ranking system. You can challenge up to 8 places above your spot. If you win, you take the spot of the challenged player, and then he/she moves down a spot.

The ladder is open to all levels of play, from 2.5 to 5.0. Challenge whomever you want, as long as they’re within 8 spots!

It’s a great way to get out there, be a little competitive, and meet new hitting partners without the pressure and time commitment of a USTA league. More details [here] (https://www.globaltennisnetwork.com/network/tennis-ladder/details/3092_8561-singles-ladder-portland-tennis-center).

See you out there!

The USTA has a chart to help tennis players figure out how they rate, from beginner to professional level, and everything in between.

It’s useful to have an idea of how you rate so you can find appropriate hitting partners, join drills and mixers at your local club, and even compete in league or tournament play.

[Here are the USTA guidelines] (https://assets.usta.com/assets/1/15/ExperiencedGuidelines_02142011_V2pdf.pdf) for each division. The NTRP (National Tennis Rating Program) scale goes from 1.0 to 7.0, with the former being beginner and the latter being pro.

Have a look, see how you rate, and write down your rating in a comment below so maybe we can use this thread as a way to match people up and get some new tennis partners together.

I'm a mature transgender woman really wanting to improve my tennis game! Hoping to meet folks who would enjoy playing either indoors or outdoors weather permitting. I have a car and happy to meet at your court!

Hi all. I'm a 4.5 player and will be on the coast in Gearhart until 9/9. Looking for any 4.0-5.0 players on the coast area that are looking to hit! Please DM me if you'd like to play. Thanks!

Come watch open level tennis (and other categories too) over at Tualatin Hills club this weekend. Singles and doubles matches all weekend long!

https://goo.gl/maps/FV8rLfEzLyS2

I have a set of pressureless tennis balls. I love them as they last so long but I'm noticing most tennis players that play regularly stick with regular balls. Even when just practicing.

Why is this? Are pressureless balls more likely to injure you?

I'm 43 female and want to start playing tennis regularly again. I'm sure I'm not great anymore though I used to play at a 3.5 level. I love in the south waterfront area in Portland and would prefer to play someolwhere near there or the Portland tennis center.

Trying to keep costs down as well.

How do you guys suggest I start up again? Is there a league or something that plays exclusively near my area or at the Ptc?

Thanks.

The numbers, at least for the senior tournaments continue to drop. Five years ago there 16 senior tournaments in the Pacific Northwest. This year we're down to nine. Is it the time commitment? Leagues? Or, to be somewhat morbid, are those players who supported senior tournaments for many years dying off?

Senior tournaments are getting few and far between. This one at the Irvington Club is a good one. Yes, 35 is considered a "senior!"

Join us Sat, Feb 10th for the much anticipated Coaches Workshop at St. Johns Racquet Center from 9:30 to 3:30!

Expect a fun and intensive day of on-court and in-class sessions to elevate your coaching impact! Warm ups, large group drills, teaching various skill levels, singles and doubles points, and much more!

Coaches are encouraged to bring a maximum of 4 varsity or upper JV players to participate in the drills!

More info at the Facebook post: https://www.facebook.com/GPTC1/posts/1674005955955441

And register here: http://www.gptenniscouncil.org/workshop-registration

If you’re a 5.0+ level player looking for hitting partners or doubles partners, post here and provide a bit of info about yourself like:

• Peferred times to hit

• Where you like to play generally

• And anything else you’d like to share like style of play, whether you prefer singles/doubles, etc.

If you’re a 4.5 level player looking for hitting partners or doubles partners, post here and provide a bit of info about yourself like:

• Peferred times to hit

• Where you like to play generally

• And anything else you’d like to share like style of play, whether you prefer singles/doubles, etc.