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Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 03-28-2011, 05:51 PM
Replies: 2,449
posters who you want to see hit.
Views: 223,877
Posted By WBF
Translation: Don't try to tell me how to...

Translation: Don't try to tell me how to procrastinate.

I can sympathize : )
Forum: Racquets 01-09-2011, 07:25 AM
Replies: 108
****the Official Head Youtek Prestige Mid Club****
Views: 9,881
Posted By WBF
Joining the club this coming week. Played 1.5...

Joining the club this coming week.

Played 1.5 hours with the demo, it clicked within 5 minutes. Love how crisp this feels, the plowthrough, etc.

Maybe I adjusted quickly, but this thing serves as...
Forum: Racquets 01-08-2011, 11:51 AM
Replies: 11
[Ask] Yonex RDiS 100 Mid vs Head Prestige Mid
Views: 1,908
Posted By WBF
Just tried each today. Vastly prefer the...

Just tried each today. Vastly prefer the stiffness, control and plow of the Youtek Prestige Mid. The RDis 100 Mid felt out of control to me, but I hate low density string patterns, so I might not...
Forum: Racquets 01-08-2011, 11:44 AM
Replies: 47
Poll: Favorite YouTek Prestige?
Views: 3,118
Posted By WBF
No idea why the reviews were so poor. Could be...

No idea why the reviews were so poor. Could be the players. The most negative reviews came from players who enjoy mushy more powerful racquets. The most accurate review came from a player who...
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 09-01-2010, 10:17 AM
Replies: 69
Poll: (Q) Harrison vs (15) Ljubcic
Views: 2,615
Posted By WBF
Yeah, Ljubicic certainly gave him some help, but...

Yeah, Ljubicic certainly gave him some help, but Harrison capitalized on it and stayed cool under the pressure.
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 09-01-2010, 10:14 AM
Replies: 69
Poll: (Q) Harrison vs (15) Ljubcic
Views: 2,615
Posted By WBF
Same. Not sure how he usually is, but he seems...

Same. Not sure how he usually is, but he seems like a good kid. Not *****ing and whining like a certain other American male. Also, I like his variety. Serving and volleying, throwing up lobs......
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 09-01-2010, 09:19 AM
Replies: 69
Poll: (Q) Harrison vs (15) Ljubcic
Views: 2,615
Posted By WBF
Break in the third. Not bad for a kid against a...

Break in the third. Not bad for a kid against a veteran.
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 08-05-2010, 03:56 AM
Replies: 5
Tapering for districts?
Views: 695
Posted By WBF
I would rest (i.e. no long matches), but I would...

I would rest (i.e. no long matches), but I would be sure to keep your timing and game up with some practice sessions.
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 08-03-2010, 06:06 AM
Replies: 75
My video - mikro112 playing tennis
Views: 8,012
Posted By WBF
Nice videos, thanks for posting them!

Nice videos, thanks for posting them!
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 08-02-2010, 07:29 AM
Replies: 30
Top 17 psych jobs described.
Views: 1,655
Posted By WBF
Huh. Never ran up against a single one of...

Huh. Never ran up against a single one of those.

Not sure if this applies, but the fake injury psych could be a misinterpretation on the other players part. Some people will play through the pain,...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 07-30-2010, 04:49 AM
Replies: 39
Close line calls when playing with friends.
Views: 1,268
Posted By WBF
Your certainty over such a difficult and unlikely...

Your certainty over such a difficult and unlikely ability amuses me.
Forum: Health & Fitness 07-27-2010, 08:46 AM
Replies: 134
Diet Soda-Why IS IT BAD FOR YOU?
Views: 5,067
Posted By WBF
2-3 diet sodas a day seems excessive. Calories...

2-3 diet sodas a day seems excessive.

Calories aren't the only thing to worry about. Some here have mentioned many of the other issues (increased craving, calcium depletion, etc.). The long term...
Forum: Health & Fitness 07-23-2010, 06:10 AM
Replies: 54
"Tennis Is the Most Damaging Sport"
Views: 4,639
Posted By WBF
I might be inclined to agree with the...

I might be inclined to agree with the generalization if you take into account the level of tennis being played.

There are certainly a wide variety of injuries that regularly plague above average...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 07-22-2010, 10:27 AM
Replies: 13
Tips to deal with mishits and bad bounces?
Views: 847
Posted By WBF
Just got back from a grass court tournament. ...

Just got back from a grass court tournament. Nearly every ball that hits the ground will bounce differently than expected.

I'll probably overlook some things, but I focused on the following:
1.)...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 07-09-2010, 10:18 AM
Replies: 86
NTRP Rate My Game...
Views: 3,794
Posted By WBF
Recovery is important, but I don't think the...

Recovery is important, but I don't think the focus should be on the middle of the court. Lsmkenpo makes a good point... Your opponent has a range of angles he can hit based on a given shot. It...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 07-09-2010, 04:51 AM
Replies: 86
NTRP Rate My Game...
Views: 3,794
Posted By WBF
Good to see someone post a video and listen to...

Good to see someone post a video and listen to the feedback without bickering over everyone's critiques.



Agreed. I had similar good fortune.

Don't worry about NTRP at this point. Keep working...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 07-07-2010, 11:36 AM
Replies: 85
Doubles in USTA league: Good, bad, and ugly
Views: 3,960
Posted By WBF
This. Rushing the net regardless of your skill,...

This.

Rushing the net regardless of your skill, team dynamics and the current situation is not an appropriate strategy at any level of the game.

I rarely make it up to net. Yet I somehow squeeze...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 07-01-2010, 11:26 AM
Replies: 85
Doubles in USTA league: Good, bad, and ugly
Views: 3,960
Posted By WBF
Nope. When I play with people I don't know...

Nope.



When I play with people I don't know very well (occasional USTA matches, subbing in a club, etc.), I occasionally get scolded for my style, despite my prior indication of my play, and...
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 07-01-2010, 06:32 AM
Replies: 160
Poll: Women's SF: (1) Serena Williams (USA) vs Petra Kvitova (CZE)
Views: 3,509
Posted By WBF
wait, NBC is supposed to be covering this, aren't...

wait, NBC is supposed to be covering this, aren't they?

http://aeltc2010.wimbledon.org/en_GB/about/tvschedule/tv_usa.pdf

I see Federer re-playing on ESPN2 and NBC has a bunch of blathering twits. ...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 06-30-2010, 12:12 PM
Replies: 85
Doubles in USTA league: Good, bad, and ugly
Views: 3,960
Posted By WBF
Haha, that's awesome. I love when other players...

Haha, that's awesome. I love when other players try to teach their partners.

I'm an odd doubles player. Prefer to play back unless the situation warrants (sitter and other attackable situations,...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 06-24-2010, 10:11 AM
Replies: 3
Tournament... with a consolation
Views: 978
Posted By WBF
Okay, so I'm not crazy :) thanks for the...

Okay, so I'm not crazy :)

thanks for the clarifications! Kind of upsetting. I'm used to a few tournaments that don't even mention it (these actually have deep feed-in consolation draws). Should...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 06-24-2010, 04:30 AM
Replies: 3
Tournament... with a consolation
Views: 978
Posted By WBF
Tournament... with a consolation

Just a question on phrasing. On the USTA tennislink site for a tournament, it specifically says:

"This is a ... Tournament with a consolation."

How would you interpret this?

I entered this...
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 06-23-2010, 12:39 PM
Replies: 2,286
Mahut vs. Isner
Views: 86,104
Posted By WBF
Crazy match. Had this on in the background all...

Crazy match. Had this on in the background all day. It is unbelievable that they made it through the whole day without a break. Unbelievable. I don't care how BAD someone is at returning, going...
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 06-23-2010, 09:15 AM
Replies: 2,286
Mahut vs. Isner
Views: 86,104
Posted By WBF
Won the game without breaking the ace record....

Won the game without breaking the ace record. heh.

Kinda sucks that whomever wins this will be out next round.
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 06-23-2010, 09:07 AM
Replies: 2,286
Mahut vs. Isner
Views: 86,104
Posted By WBF
This is nuts. Even though the points aren't top...

This is nuts. Even though the points aren't top notch, the physical fitness and mental toughness to get this far into the 5th set is stunning.
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