Forum: Tennis Travel
06-17-2013, 08:20 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 995
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Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk
06-17-2013, 08:04 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 322
What do the rules say?
Recently playing a friendly match and hit a high bouncing lob over my opponents head. It bounces once, then hits the branch of a tree which extends into the backcourt. Ball hits branch, then my...
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Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction
03-10-2013, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 82
Views: 3,279
Depends. Most of the time I want them to play...
Depends. Most of the time I want them to play just a touch above my level since that's better for my game, but every once in a while, I want to see what it's like to play a really good player. I'm...
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Forum: Health & Fitness
02-26-2013, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 998
Thanks for the replies.
My question was more...
Thanks for the replies.
My question was more pointed to singles play. But actually, it can be applied to doubles play too.
Of course in reality fitness matters, but say fitness being equal...
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Forum: Health & Fitness
02-25-2013, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 998
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Forum: Other Equipment
11-15-2012, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 433
Wilson Pro Overgrip Sensation any good?
Hey,
Has anybody tried these? I am a die-hard user of the regular Wilson Pro Overgrips, and wondering if the thinner version is any good, as I would always prefer better feel. Would like to know...
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Forum: Health & Fitness
10-02-2012, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,699
In addition to what you already mentioned, I...
In addition to what you already mentioned, I notice that the older I get, the more I have to make sure that I am properly hydrated before, during play, and after. Helps recovery I feel.
Also, I...
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Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction
04-16-2011, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 101
Views: 6,758
Nice strokes.
You have very nice strokes...don't let anyone take that away from you. If you hit in real matches like you do on your video, your goals should be realistic. You have also been blessed with a VERY...
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Forum: Racquets
09-22-2009, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 384
changing replacement grip - need advice
Just purchased a new Head Youtek Speed and I took the factory grip off, cause I want to change out with a leather grip. with overgrip on top. Anyhow, took the factory grip off and I noticed that...
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Forum: General Pro Player Discussion
06-07-2009, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 310
What if Fed was attacked?
First off, thank goodness that nothing happened to Fed when that idiot came out onto the court and touched him. Kudos to Pascal Maria for stepping up, and what an embarrassment to RG security...
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Forum: Tennis Travel
07-10-2007, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 558
Best prop shops & racquet clubs in NYC
In my opinion:
pro shops:
-RPNY - excellent for custom stringing
-Mason's Tennis Mart - knowledgeable, but expensive
-******* is ok...they have good prices and good selection, but they aren't the...
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Forum: Strings
06-05-2007, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 578
16X19 vs 18X20 string patterns
Is there really a significant difference in spin production due to open (16X19) and closed (18X20) stringing patterns? I have hit with the same model racquets with different string patterns, and...
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Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction
11-13-2006, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 560
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Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction
11-13-2006, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 922
I think Five-0 gave you a good and fair...
I think Five-0 gave you a good and fair assessment. Your upper body mechanics are excellent, and your footwork, though not bad by any means, could use some improvements. You could drive more "up...
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Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction
11-13-2006, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 392
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Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction
11-13-2006, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,582
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Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction
11-13-2006, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 570
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Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction
11-13-2006, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 659
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Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction
11-13-2006, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,675
Nice kick serve. Mechanics are good and the...
Nice kick serve. Mechanics are good and the action on the ball is good. Your ball toss is well disguised as well. Yes, I agree, 3.0s don't have kick serves like that...let alone kick serves at...
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Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction
11-13-2006, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 685
Swing faster. If you feel your stroke is...
Swing faster. If you feel your stroke is technically sound, increasing your swing/racquethead speed will add in all aspects of your shot. You'll generate more speed, so you'll hit the ball harder -...
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Forum: General Pro Player Discussion
07-18-2006, 10:50 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 712
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Forum: General Pro Player Discussion
07-18-2006, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 712
Information about the day to day of a pro
I'm currently working on a novel about pro tennis, and I was looking for anyone with strong insight on the day to day lives of a pro player (from #1 in the world to #50). Examples of info I'm...
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Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction
07-14-2006, 08:24 AM
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Replies: 93
Views: 4,125
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Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction
07-14-2006, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,120
Depends on what your goals are. You'll serve...
Depends on what your goals are. You'll serve really well with a decent spinning serve under the 4.0 level. Once you get above that, most players can attack a spin serve that's not travelling fast,...
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Forum: Health & Fitness
07-13-2006, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 814
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