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Forum: Racquets 06-14-2010, 06:44 PM
Replies: 62
Thin Beam Players Less Skillful?
Views: 3,426
Posted By FirstServeThenVolleyAway
Well said...........

Well said...........
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 06-14-2010, 06:30 PM
Replies: 43
Is Blowing On The Ball Legal?
Views: 2,230
Posted By FirstServeThenVolleyAway
Would you REALLY be willing to go this far to win...

Would you REALLY be willing to go this far to win a single tennis point? :)
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 06-14-2010, 06:28 PM
Replies: 1,951
The J011yRoger Bet Reloaded.
Views: 107,235
Posted By FirstServeThenVolleyAway
OK, now that's funny. :twisted:

OK, now that's funny. :twisted:
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 06-07-2010, 05:39 AM
Replies: 1,951
The J011yRoger Bet Reloaded.
Views: 107,235
Posted By FirstServeThenVolleyAway
I am truly saddened by the overall tone of this...

I am truly saddened by the overall tone of this thread.

So I will utter a simple phrase not yet spoken: Congratulations.
Forum: Racquets 05-07-2010, 05:24 AM
Replies: 4,410
KPS88 Update: NEW Sampras Frame! [Merged]
Views: 488,145
Posted By FirstServeThenVolleyAway
^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Sorry, internet connection...

^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Sorry, internet connection dropped.........as I was saying: BHBH (who started this thread) has alluded to this idea before, as did the teaching pro in Florida who used to post so much...
Forum: Racquets 05-07-2010, 05:18 AM
Replies: 4,410
KPS88 Update: NEW Sampras Frame! [Merged]
Views: 488,145
Posted By FirstServeThenVolleyAway
Most arm issues are the result of either flaws in...

Most arm issues are the result of either flaws in technique or good old, plain old over-use. Also changing amongst frames, including migrating from a stiff to a more flexible frame, may inflame the...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 05-04-2010, 06:59 PM
Replies: 1,951
The J011yRoger Bet Reloaded.
Views: 107,235
Posted By FirstServeThenVolleyAway
As time has gone on and it's become increasingly...

As time has gone on and it's become increasingly clear Jolly might just win the bet, the true nature of the process has been revealed. And unfortunately it's not been good natured. Rather petty,...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 05-02-2010, 11:46 AM
Replies: 1,951
The J011yRoger Bet Reloaded.
Views: 107,235
Posted By FirstServeThenVolleyAway
One of the things I most appreciate in an...

One of the things I most appreciate in an opponent, in a person, is the ability to accept a loss with humility and respect. My college coach drove this point into our collective (thick, at times)...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 04-20-2010, 03:53 AM
Replies: 1,951
The J011yRoger Bet Reloaded.
Views: 107,235
Posted By FirstServeThenVolleyAway
Thanks for the clear, civil discourse. Seemingly...

Thanks for the clear, civil discourse. Seemingly an exception to the rule here. ;)

You said, "Now if you honestly think that beating a 3.5 or 4.0 in an open tournament carries the same weight as...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 04-19-2010, 06:30 PM
Replies: 1,951
The J011yRoger Bet Reloaded.
Views: 107,235
Posted By FirstServeThenVolleyAway
Thanks, but honestly I've never seen you as a...

Thanks, but honestly I've never seen you as a 'critic' of Jolly's in the sense of applying a double standard to your expectations for him. And I agree, if you are a 5.5 (and it seems to me you are,...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 04-19-2010, 06:07 PM
Replies: 26
Things my pro never told me
Views: 2,183
Posted By FirstServeThenVolleyAway
Great post. The 'spacing from the ball' thing is...

Great post. The 'spacing from the ball' thing is HUGELY important and very difficult to communicate to a student. But just watch Federer is you want to see someone who does it just beautifully, and...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 04-19-2010, 05:58 PM
Replies: 1,951
The J011yRoger Bet Reloaded.
Views: 107,235
Posted By FirstServeThenVolleyAway
Thank you for your respectful presentation of...

Thank you for your respectful presentation of your argument. However, respectfully, I think you missed my point. :)

I am not arguing what criteria one might use to ascertain what constitutes an...
Forum: Racquets 04-18-2010, 06:57 PM
Replies: 3
Question about Matching Rackets.
Views: 399
Posted By FirstServeThenVolleyAway
Mass distribution matters. But SW is what most...

Mass distribution matters. But SW is what most people seem to 'feel' in play. Let us know how they hit.
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 04-18-2010, 06:54 PM
Replies: 15
HS tennis- strategy changes?
Views: 637
Posted By FirstServeThenVolleyAway
That would be cool to see and helpful in terms of...

That would be cool to see and helpful in terms of giving you advice
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 04-18-2010, 06:49 PM
Replies: 10
It's all about the grip!
Views: 847
Posted By FirstServeThenVolleyAway
That's the grip you'll need to master if you want...

That's the grip you'll need to master if you want a highly effective serve. Good luck!
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 04-18-2010, 06:41 PM
Replies: 1,951
The J011yRoger Bet Reloaded.
Views: 107,235
Posted By FirstServeThenVolleyAway
OK, hold on. I don't mean to single your post...

OK, hold on. I don't mean to single your post out, because there are certainly others, but............

The argument first went, "Jo11y isn't good enough to win rounds against players in these...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 03-31-2010, 09:09 AM
Replies: 98
Question about Federer forehand
Views: 8,836
Posted By FirstServeThenVolleyAway
I think he 'floats' his grip as do many top...

I think he 'floats' his grip as do many top players. Check out TennisPlayer.net, where you can see ultra-slow mo video of the MULTIPLE Fed Forehands. Still most of his FH's are struck with either...
Forum: Racquets 03-31-2010, 09:03 AM
Replies: 129
Which of your racquets will you never sell?
Views: 7,074
Posted By FirstServeThenVolleyAway
Dunlop Max 200G(s)

Dunlop Max 200G(s)
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 03-31-2010, 08:58 AM
Replies: 1,951
The J011yRoger Bet Reloaded.
Views: 107,235
Posted By FirstServeThenVolleyAway
This is a very long thread, but if I followed it...

This is a very long thread, but if I followed it correctly, Jo11y need only win one more match to be winning the bet. Correct? :confused: If so, it would seem that this thing is FAR from over, and...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 03-14-2010, 06:44 PM
Replies: 54
This Sickens me
Views: 2,955
Posted By FirstServeThenVolleyAway
There is no one on that court who is a 5.0.

There is no one on that court who is a 5.0.
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 03-14-2010, 03:44 PM
Replies: 1,951
The J011yRoger Bet Reloaded.
Views: 107,235
Posted By FirstServeThenVolleyAway
Fair enough. But to earn one you MUST play, and...

Fair enough. But to earn one you MUST play, and the USTA and other tennis associations make the rules, not the player.

Given the collective willingness here to give Jo11yRoger grief, I am...
Forum: Shoes and Apparel 03-14-2010, 05:43 AM
Replies: 12
Nike colors Neo Turquoise vs. Glass Blue
Views: 2,837
Posted By FirstServeThenVolleyAway
That AO 2010 stuff is pretty bright.

That AO 2010 stuff is pretty bright.
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 03-14-2010, 05:41 AM
Replies: 1,951
The J011yRoger Bet Reloaded.
Views: 107,235
Posted By FirstServeThenVolleyAway
True, but isn't that part of earning points? You...

True, but isn't that part of earning points? You have to lay on the line by signing up for the tournament and 'put yourself out there', right? He can't control a default.
Forum: Former Pro Player Talk 03-14-2010, 05:39 AM
Replies: 92
How would you respond if you were Pete
Views: 5,734
Posted By FirstServeThenVolleyAway
Yes............

Yes............
Forum: Pros' Racquets and Gear 03-14-2010, 05:36 AM
Replies: 41
Pro swingweights -- BNP Paribas Open 2010
Views: 6,258
Posted By FirstServeThenVolleyAway
"It's not the...

"It's not the plane.............................but the pilot?"
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