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Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 01-06-2013, 05:34 PM
Replies: 15
New to High School coaching - best practices/experiences
Views: 1,586
Posted By Fletch
Okay BirdWalk, I will throw in some footwork...

Okay BirdWalk, I will throw in some footwork drills I promise! :)
I actually have some training ladders that I can use. I have seen where kids go through the ladder with their racket and once the...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 01-06-2013, 05:21 PM
Replies: 15
New to High School coaching - best practices/experiences
Views: 1,586
Posted By Fletch
Our nets in the gym are folding chairs with...

Our nets in the gym are folding chairs with caution tape. It actually works perfect, with a net the rally stops, with the tape the ball just keeps going! :)



I agree, tennis coaches are typically...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 01-06-2013, 04:50 PM
Replies: 15
New to High School coaching - best practices/experiences
Views: 1,586
Posted By Fletch
I like this idea. I have already started a...

I like this idea. I have already started a Facebook page for the team and have been posting some instructional videos and have them 'like' them once they watch them. Seems to be working well. The...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 01-06-2013, 07:36 AM
Replies: 15
New to High School coaching - best practices/experiences
Views: 1,586
Posted By Fletch
New to High School coaching - best practices/experiences

I will be a high school coach this year. :) I am a uspta pro, have been teaching kids for several years and have been an assistant at other schools before. Never coached full time before because of...
Forum: Strings 10-04-2012, 10:40 AM
Replies: 6
More pop than BW & BHB7
Views: 523
Posted By Fletch
In my hybrids I like the softer mains, so with a...

In my hybrids I like the softer mains, so with a shaped poly it just saws right through it. I end up breaking them within an hour. :evil:
I play with a pure drive plus and I have pretty good bat...
Forum: Strings 10-04-2012, 06:47 AM
Replies: 6
More pop than BW & BHB7
Views: 523
Posted By Fletch
More pop than BW & BHB7

I really enjoy hitting with these two strings, Dunlop Black Widow and Tourna BHB7, especially the spin I get. What I am looking for is a similar shaped string that has a little more pop on it. I...
Forum: Shoes and Apparel 08-31-2012, 06:04 AM
Replies: 22
Asics most comfortable shoe ever in my playing career
Views: 2,119
Posted By Fletch
[QUOTE=TennisLovaLova;6850533] As I'm not a fan...

[QUOTE=TennisLovaLova;6850533]

As I'm not a fan of asics' design for their tennis shoes,


I know what you mean, I am trying to figure out which shoe is the least ugly, and I will order that one. ...
Forum: Shoes and Apparel 08-31-2012, 05:15 AM
Replies: 22
Asics most comfortable shoe ever in my playing career
Views: 2,119
Posted By Fletch
What about KSwiss Big Shot's, those seem to get...

What about KSwiss Big Shot's, those seem to get positive reviews? I'm going through the exact same thing now, very painful.
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 07-23-2012, 07:49 AM
Replies: 5
How too: High school challenge matches
Views: 681
Posted By Fletch
This is varsity, I will probably have about 12...

This is varsity, I will probably have about 12 kids going for 7 positions on the varsity.
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 07-23-2012, 07:13 AM
Replies: 5
How too: High school challenge matches
Views: 681
Posted By Fletch
How too: High school challenge matches

Hi,

Getting ready for the high school season and I was wondering what is the best way to determine who plays what position. We have 3 singles and 2 doubles teams.

What I have done in the past is...
Forum: Strings 05-25-2012, 11:24 AM
Replies: 9
Dunlop BW vs. BHB7
Views: 808
Posted By Fletch
Well I had Tourna Quasi Gut, but that's probably...

Well I had Tourna Quasi Gut, but that's probably not going to work, just too soft, great string, just soft. I was thinking going back to Tecnifibre NRG2.
Forum: Strings 05-25-2012, 08:01 AM
Replies: 9
Dunlop BW vs. BHB7
Views: 808
Posted By Fletch
I have play tested BHB7, using it in the crosses...

I have play tested BHB7, using it in the crosses with a multi in the mains. I know I'm not going to get a lot of durability with this set up, but I'm only getting about a set out of it. When I had...
Forum: Racquets 04-22-2012, 07:38 AM
Replies: 14
Lead Tape: How much do you use?
Views: 1,995
Posted By Fletch
Lead Tape: How much do you use?

I bought the new 2012 Pure Drive + and love the racket. I felt the swing weight was much lighter than the old Pure Drive Team so I started to play around with lead tape. I think I found what I like...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 04-17-2012, 04:16 PM
Replies: 2
Ladder for high school team in the summer
Views: 352
Posted By Fletch
Thanks SnoxicTennoxic, any others???

Thanks SnoxicTennoxic, any others???
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 04-17-2012, 11:51 AM
Replies: 2
Ladder for high school team in the summer
Views: 352
Posted By Fletch
Ladder for high school team in the summer

I am in my first year of coaching tennis at my old high school. Previously they never really had a tennis coach, more of a parent that had a license to drive a van. None of the kids played in the...
Forum: Racquets 04-09-2012, 04:47 AM
Replies: 4
Pure Drive + 2012 lead tape
Views: 515
Posted By Fletch
I didn't realize 3 and 9 would possibly make me...

I didn't realize 3 and 9 would possibly make me hit flatter, I've never heard of that. Spin is important to me, so I will keep it up at 12 o'clock then.

Thanks!
Forum: Racquets 04-08-2012, 05:44 PM
Replies: 4
Pure Drive + 2012 lead tape
Views: 515
Posted By Fletch
I tried 3g at 12 and now going to try 4gs at 9...

I tried 3g at 12 and now going to try 4gs at 9 and 3 and 1g at 12. I keep hearing about how 9 and 3 is a good idea. :confused:
Forum: Racquets 04-08-2012, 05:35 PM
Replies: 4
Pure Drive + 2012 lead tape
Views: 515
Posted By Fletch
Pure Drive + 2012 lead tape

I like the new Pure Drives, they feel great. They are a little light and I am starting to experiment with lead tape.

Question is: Of those who use this stick and lead it up, how much do you add...
Forum: Strings 03-31-2012, 09:19 PM
Replies: 9
Dunlop BW vs. BHB7
Views: 808
Posted By Fletch
Thanks for this info, I like the idea of the...

Thanks for this info, I like the idea of the shaped poly and would like to try a reel for the value, so I am trying to get opinions on both. I was down in Florida on vacation and seemed like...
Forum: Strings 03-31-2012, 07:32 PM
Replies: 9
Dunlop BW vs. BHB7
Views: 808
Posted By Fletch
Dunlop BW vs. BHB7

Are Black Widow and Big Hitter Black 7 virtually the same string?
What are the differences? Can anyone who uses one of these strings as their 'go to' string, comment on either of...
Forum: Tennis Travel 03-18-2012, 04:57 PM
Replies: 4
Looking to hit Ft Lauderdale area, March 21st - 27th
Views: 626
Posted By Fletch
Here's my email, tnassief@me.com

Here's my email, tnassief@me.com
Forum: Tennis Travel 03-16-2012, 07:48 AM
Replies: 4
Looking to hit Ft Lauderdale area, March 21st - 27th
Views: 626
Posted By Fletch
Looking to hit Ft Lauderdale area, March 21st - 27th

I am going down to the Sony Ericsson and would like to hit some while down there March 21st to the 27th. I will be staying in Lauderdale by the Sea. Not exactly sure what days I have tickets for...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 03-15-2012, 08:54 AM
Replies: 5
Last year for the WTA in Miami?
Views: 607
Posted By Fletch
That's good news, can't wait to get down there. ...

That's good news, can't wait to get down there. My first set of tickets are for the night session on the 21st :)
Forum: Other Equipment 03-15-2012, 05:00 AM
Replies: 7
Best ball for the spring/summer hopper
Views: 1,626
Posted By Fletch
Thanks for the tip SA, I will give them a try on...

Thanks for the tip SA, I will give them a try on my next purchase!
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 03-14-2012, 05:36 PM
Replies: 5
Last year for the WTA in Miami?
Views: 607
Posted By Fletch
Last year for the WTA in Miami?

This may be old news, but I heard this is the last year for the WTA in Miami, is this true? I hope not, I've enjoy going down there the last 4 or 5 years and I would hate to see that happen.

Did I...
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