: About Me

Behind the Scenes at Kids' Tennis Every Saturday afternoon during the season, I used to take my ten-year-old along to junior tennis fixtures. Each of us parents takes their turn at being court supervisor; making sure the umpire knows how to score; keeping the action flowing; a simple job, yes? Hah! Here is an edited record of one of my recent performances: Are both No 1's here? Ok, if Jack's held up, we'll play the No 2's first. Who are they? Steven and Josh? Which Josh? OK. Well - go to the kiosk and tell him to hurry - it's already ten past and we've got six matches to get through. ... A...