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    Advice for a young player?

    I disagree with that statement, yes even Nadal hits "low" over the net but his low is usually around a foot, my low is just barely skimming, like the OP. Plus, a high amount of topspin makes the ball drop down sooner and does not make it go deeper than a flat stroke. But I do agree with the...
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    K90 Tour Replacement for more power more spin

    I think you could drop your string tension down a little more, this will help with both power and spin. Going full poly I think will also get you more spin and pop at the lower levels, and it shouldn't be too harsh when strung at like 46lbs. Then again you could go full gut and this would...
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    Why Are Racquet Manufacturers Allowed To Lie Re: What Racquets Their Players Use?

    I always thought it was interesting though that Venus and Serena, it seems, have always used the frames they say they were. Granted, the specs have been modified, but Venus won Wimbledon with the N5, the one with the weirdly shaped throat, and there is no way to paint job that attribute. I...
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    Shot selection

    If you're a good enough player to have a "weapon" then you're usually always looking for the chance to use that shot. To me Stefi Graf was one of the best examples of this strategy. She heavily favored her forehand and would look for any opportunity to hit one. So, if I get the chance to...
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    How to beat a better (more stable and consistent) player?

    If you start attacking the net you're going to get stomped. Yes, there are things we can do to beat players strategy wise, but if someone is just simply a better player then you will have to improve yourself.
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    Teaching new players

    Do not overload them with talk about technique early on. For groundies, just make sure they are swinging high to low with a full follow through. Start them with an eastern or Semi western grip. Also, for the serve just make sure they're using a continental grip, this is the hardest thing to...
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    1 or 2 hand BH?

    I agree with GoudX, the one hander lends itself to playing an aggressive approach game where you're taking the ball early and coming in often. But, for most people the two hander is going to be your best option.
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    Changing forehand grip, video included

    Echoing what others have said, the takeback is a little dramatic with such a straight arm but the big problem I see is you're starting with an already fully flexed wrist so you lose any of the tension you would build up if you left the wrist neutral through the takeback and leave it "loose"...
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    Should you hit your average rally ball as hard as possible?

    The key is to hit with as much power if you have the time while still being able to maintain your technique. With that said, hitting hard down the middle is how a lot of people win matches at the rec level and isn't at all a bad play
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    Tennis in 2033

    We've seen all the big changes that will ever happen in tennis. The racquets are a big as they'll ever be, and all these new technologies in racquets don't really make them better, its just a marketing ploy. I think we've even hit the upper limit of string technology until they come up with...
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    Double faulting

    Its a myth you swing as hard as you can at your second serve if you're attempting to hit a topspin serve (or kick, or twist, or topspin-slice, or American twist, or twist kick...whatever lol). You can have an effective and reliable topspin serve without swinging at 100%. What is true is you do...
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    Double faulting

    How aggressive you can be with your first serve depends on the reliability and also effectiveness of your second serve. If your second serve is going in 100% of the time and its easily attacked by your opponent, then you can take more chances on your first. However, if your second is faulty...
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    Hitting Patterns

    I've never been a fan of "patterns" when practicing which says hit one cross court then down the line the cross court then lob...blah blah. For instance, hit Forehand CC, then hit an inside-in backhand DTL. What if the ball you're supposed to hit DTL is on the right side-line, or hit really...
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    Return of serve

    Personally, I like Murray's groundstrokes and returns better, he doesn't seem to have such a loopy swing which is nice for consistency. Just remember, the key is to move on the diagonal on the return and take a compact backswing with a fairly full follow through. (a lot of netted returns are...
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    Pros do not seem to push off (begin kinetic chain) with their legs. What gives?

    The leg drive is highly overplayed by instructors, but is still vital in a complete stroke. The way tennis coaches talk about leg drive you would think 80% of the power comes from it, but this isn't the case. Very little power comes from the legs and the further you go up the body and along to...
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    Out of energy, tank 2nd set, fight for 3rd?

    Hitting harder doesn't take more energy if the point is over after you hit the shot. Playing at 3/4 would only make rallies last longer or let your opponent hit easy winners on you. So, yes, if I am down and out in a set and i need to conserve energy then I will start ripping shots for that...
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    Serve and Volley style

    Pete Sampras, being one of the best tennis players of all time, would still be able to compete within the upper echelons of tennis with a pure serve and volley game. He probably wouldn't be able to win as many majors or tournaments as he did, but he could definitely still pull it off. We have...
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    A Model Serve

    Serena Williams and Roger Federer have some of the most solid serves ever. They don't hit as big as others but they are very consistent and can place the ball exceptionally well.
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    3.0? Serve and volley and net rushing

    Its good to see someone attacking the net. We get too caught up with how the pros play to realize different strategies work at different levels. When I coached high school for a few years in college I would teach good volleys and attacking net games to everyone and those who were willing to...
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    What does it mean to have intensity?

    "Intensity" is the physical marker a person shows when they are in a high level of concentration, energy, or determination. So we can view a person and see they are in an intense state. They are alert, moving well, eyes are focused on the target, and are not distracted by surrounding noise...
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    Passing Shots

    As most have suggested, and I will agree with, hitting a dipping cross court shot is the best option 99% of the time. When hitting this, be prepared for your opponent to just dink the ball back over if they are able to pick it up so immediately move in and get ready for a shorter ball.
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    How many double faults per set do you "budget"?

    If you are setting yourself up to DF then you will. Your goal should be ZERO!! Of course, we are not perfect, we are not pros, we do not play 5 hours a day 7 days a week, so we will "fault"er. So even though I am trying to get every second serve in, because I am not giving away a point before...
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    10.5 oz racquet too light?

    The APDGT is already a rather light racquet, and usually, weight is not a contributing factor to wrist issues UNLESS you are using too much wrist in your strokes, and then the cause is form not the racquet. It might also be the strings you are using. And let me tell you, if you do not hit...
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    differences?

    I doubt you would seriously be able to notice any difference between the two string patterns. Its especially hard to judge considering there are rarely two racquets out there which are the same in every way except string pattern. And going to an eastern grip is fine, in fact, I read something...
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    Swingweight or Static weight?

    Thanks for all the tips, I went home last night and messed with my yonex RdiS 100 a little more and I think I found a good weight. I just happened to have a wilson nTour of my sister's where I had strung it and, considering its even balance, decided a few pts headlight is probably best for me...
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    Forehand loop vs no loop?

    I've seen a lot of these strokes and they can quickly go bad. They certainly put a lot of stress on the joints of the arm, and you can pull a muscle easily. My advice stick to a more traditional shot, you can generate just as much topspin, if not more, and risk of injury or fatigue is lower.
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    Swingweight or Static weight?

    Which is more important in a racquet, swingweight or static weight? I know we're supposed to use the heaviest frames we feel comfortable with and that heavier frames give more stability. Now, I am a person who hits very flat off of both sides and I like even balance, maybe even 1 or 2 pts head...
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    Mental approach to unforced error

    It really depends on why you committed the error, not necessarily that an error was committed. This is what usually goes through my mind when I make an unforced error: Did I miss an easy shot? Why? I probably went for too much in terms of power or hit too close to the lines. On the other...
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    My forehand, tips are appreciated

    You're right your footwork is pretty lazy in that video lol...and its affecting your strokes. Instead of moving up and taking balls in your strike zone you are waiting for the ball, and this is causing you to prep too early and you have to stop the racquet at the bottom of the backswing in...
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    Dunlop Aerogel 4D 100--Thoughts?

    Ugh...yes I mean my stroke mechanics are similar, definitely not the results. I know polarized means weight distributed at the ends, but I'm not sure how to tell if a racquet is or isn't polarized. But if I add weight I do plan on adding at 12 o'clock and at the cap. I looked at the Bio 100...
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