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Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 12-25-2009, 02:04 PM
Replies: 5
Merry Christmas All!
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Posted By fe6250
Merry Christmas All!

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas (or whatever you celebrate) and a Happy New Year with lots of great (ok 'better') tennis in the coming year!
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 12-05-2009, 12:10 PM
Replies: 99
NTRP Bump - The hard numbers
Views: 9,043
Posted By fe6250
This is NOT the way the system works, but maybe...

This is NOT the way the system works, but maybe you are discussing what SHOULD be (I can't tell).

Remember that the system keeps track of players to the 100th of a point. So - anyone at a 4.01...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 11-30-2009, 04:12 PM
Replies: 79
2009 USTA Year-End Ratings Move Predictions
Views: 5,937
Posted By fe6250
That's it - you're done... Nothing you do in...

That's it - you're done... Nothing you do in December would now impact the 2009 year-end rating.... of course it could impact 2010.
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 11-30-2009, 04:10 PM
Replies: 99
NTRP Bump - The hard numbers
Views: 9,043
Posted By fe6250
Well my trick knee does start to ache whenever a...

Well my trick knee does start to ache whenever a 4.5 is present...:)
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 11-30-2009, 04:05 PM
Replies: 28
How do you appeal a rating?
Views: 1,709
Posted By fe6250
They "Can" if they have your USTA number. BUT...

They "Can" if they have your USTA number. BUT they aren't suppoed to and can get in trouble for it. The following is from an e-mail from our league coordinator:

IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ
No one is...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 11-30-2009, 04:03 PM
Replies: 28
How do you appeal a rating?
Views: 1,709
Posted By fe6250
In our league nearly everyone (especially the...

In our league nearly everyone (especially the men) appeals a bump. We don't view it as a badge necessarily - your play should speak for itself (your game doesn't change just because your rating...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 11-30-2009, 03:55 PM
Replies: 66
Are you happy that you were bumped up?
Views: 4,868
Posted By fe6250
Personally - I believe it depends a lot on your...

Personally - I believe it depends a lot on your situation and it could be good or bad depending on your circumstances.

For me personally, I was finding myself stuck between 3.5 and 4.0 where the...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 11-29-2009, 03:57 PM
Replies: 79
2009 USTA Year-End Ratings Move Predictions
Views: 5,937
Posted By fe6250
Time to update results....

Time to update results....
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 11-29-2009, 03:55 PM
Replies: 119
Ratings starting to trickle out...
Views: 5,542
Posted By fe6250
Pretty much done here now. My entire 3.5 team...

Pretty much done here now. My entire 3.5 team got bumped to 4.0. Wow!
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 11-29-2009, 09:47 AM
Replies: 129
Year-end Ratings WILL BE HIGHER
Views: 9,018
Posted By fe6250
How do we know it's a "he"? ;-)

How do we know it's a "he"? ;-)
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 11-29-2009, 09:45 AM
Replies: 45
USTA Year End Ratings - When?
Views: 5,103
Posted By fe6250
It appears they have calculated the results but...

It appears they have calculated the results but haven't posted the results publically. I would expect that to happen no sooner than Monday and definitely no later than 12/2 but who knows?!
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 11-29-2009, 04:57 AM
Replies: 129
Year-end Ratings WILL BE HIGHER
Views: 9,018
Posted By fe6250
This looks to be spot on. ...

This looks to be spot on.

http://www.usta.com/USTA/Global/Active/Custom%20Pages/Leagues/Year_End_Ratings.aspx
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 11-28-2009, 07:21 PM
Replies: 45
USTA Year End Ratings - When?
Views: 5,103
Posted By fe6250
Sure looks like they've run the 'program' already...

Sure looks like they've run the 'program' already - perhaps there is another 'posting' process? Good find!
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 11-28-2009, 05:21 AM
Replies: 94
Post Count/NTRP Boosting
Views: 5,970
Posted By fe6250
Maybe there is a "good side" and "evil side" to...

Maybe there is a "good side" and "evil side" to the posting force?
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 11-27-2009, 06:25 PM
Replies: 94
Post Count/NTRP Boosting
Views: 5,970
Posted By fe6250
Will posting influence your year-end USTA...

Will posting influence your year-end USTA rating???
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 11-27-2009, 03:38 PM
Replies: 45
USTA Year End Ratings - When?
Views: 5,103
Posted By fe6250
This was posted by Kostas in another thread. I...

This was posted by Kostas in another thread. I believe this is the most compelling data I've seen on the topic. Appears to be 12/2 (but perhaps they 'start' on 12/1?):...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 11-26-2009, 07:14 AM
Replies: 17
EOY ratings (a rumor)
Views: 1,202
Posted By fe6250
ACORN is willing to help out those illegally...

ACORN is willing to help out those illegally selling their 'skills' to others and help them establish legitimate NTRP ratings! They've gone as far as importing Junior League 'skills' from El...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 11-26-2009, 05:28 AM
Replies: 21
Poll: when playing with your spouse or significant other...
Views: 1,176
Posted By fe6250
Easier to play with her than against her. I get...

Easier to play with her than against her. I get an evil eye anytime any shot goes anywhere near her off of my racquet.
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 11-26-2009, 05:20 AM
Replies: 45
Does Profanity Offend You?
Views: 2,036
Posted By fe6250
I hate when people f*%&^ing swear!

I hate when people f*%&^ing swear!
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 11-26-2009, 05:19 AM
Replies: 17
EOY ratings (a rumor)
Views: 1,202
Posted By fe6250
Hot off the presses! I have further learned...

Hot off the presses! I have further learned that 2008 Year-End Ratings will be REPLACED - YES REPLACED by 2009 Year-End Ratings! Use your 2008 rating while there is still time!
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 11-25-2009, 01:05 PM
Replies: 41
"No Unforced Errors -- Ever"
Views: 2,324
Posted By fe6250
^^^ I agree with you on this. Singles oriented...

^^^ I agree with you on this. Singles oriented shot selection won't typically work in doubles as adding the net person into the equation really changes the strategy. I really think singles and...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 11-25-2009, 12:59 PM
Replies: 2
MS Tennis Association on Ratings
Views: 766
Posted By fe6250
Nice Catch! :)

Nice Catch! :)
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 11-25-2009, 12:29 PM
Replies: 41
"No Unforced Errors -- Ever"
Views: 2,324
Posted By fe6250
Actually - I've heard it called that, so maybe...

Actually - I've heard it called that, so maybe that's where I learned it. I also tend to take fewer risks on 'set up' points. I'm not sure if there is an accepted definition of what a 'set up'...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 11-25-2009, 12:24 PM
Replies: 17
EOY ratings (a rumor)
Views: 1,202
Posted By fe6250
Thanks for the tip!

Thanks for the tip!
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 11-24-2009, 09:56 AM
Replies: 41
"No Unforced Errors -- Ever"
Views: 2,324
Posted By fe6250
Lot's of good thoughts here on this topic. There...

Lot's of good thoughts here on this topic. There are a lot of people out there who simply beat themselves with errors and if you play these people in a match - there is no sense helping them. I...
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