Serve up...
Today is Tennis Day, or for some Play Tennis Day.
One thing that has always perplexed some people is the scoring of tennis. I did a little research, and according to historyoftennis.net there are two theories most likely behind the scoring:
“The first one states that the scoring has its origins in ancient numerology. In medieval times, the number 60 was considered auspicious or “complete” in a similar manner to which the number 100 is considered to be a “complete” figure now. The medieval adaptation of tennis thus considered 60 to be the “game” with steps of four points like 15, 30, 45 (or 40 as it is today) and finally 60.
The second theory is attributed to the presence of a clock at the end of the tennis court. A quarter move of the clock hand was made after each break with the score being referred to as 15, 30, 45 and finally 60.”
Perhaps tennis isn’t your thing to do. If so, let’s switch the game of tennis around on your life. Is there an idea or something that you have been volleying back and forth? What side is going to win? Perhaps make a list of things that may happen if one side wins. Maybe draw a tennis court (simple as a rectangle with a line down the middle). Above the court, write the issue you are volleying. Above one side write, “Yes,” and the other side, “No.” Now, within the court list why you should or should not serve up this new possibility.
Whether you step up to the court or do a little volleying of your life… Happy (Play) Tennis Day.
Tomorrow: National Tortilla Chip Day.
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