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Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

Today, 07:15 PM

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Have you ever hit a spin drop shot , have it come back over

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Posted By fruitytennis1

Relax keyboard ninja..my point was that if you...

Relax keyboard ninja..my point was that if you hit a better quality shot his percentage of being able to do this super duper drop shot will drop

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

Today, 11:06 AM

Replies: 19

Have you ever hit a spin drop shot , have it come back over

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Posted By fruitytennis1

Person on the other side of the net usually...

Person on the other side of the net usually doesn't suck..

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

05-27-2013, 07:54 AM

Replies: 31

3.5 against 4.5 Player: Bagel Then Breadstick

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Posted By fruitytennis1

I can see this scenario with a 4.0 vs 4.5.. but...

I can see this scenario with a 4.0 vs 4.5..
but you really dont know what you're talking about do you?

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

05-06-2013, 05:40 PM

Replies: 56

What NTRP Level is this play?

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Posted By fruitytennis1

4.5 players Not cream of the crop 4.5..but still

4.5 players
Not cream of the crop 4.5..but still

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

04-13-2013, 04:56 PM

Replies: 46

Making a video of you playing might be the #1 best way to improve

Views: 2,085

Posted By fruitytennis1

Really Really Really solid! Consistent groundies,...

Really Really Really solid!
Consistent groundies, solid volleys, good footwork, decent serve.
Now, i think your biggest place for improvement is your serve.
Remain sideways and toss more to the left...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

04-13-2013, 04:45 PM

Replies: 22

First ever film of my Forehand

Views: 1,132

Posted By fruitytennis1

1. Head on the ball at all times 2. Shorten up...

1. Head on the ball at all times
2. Shorten up the backswing..even if you're "hitting big"
3. A little bit late on every single shot..seems like you compensate with muscling that ball a bit.
A few...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

04-10-2013, 04:51 PM

Replies: 40

who wins - 4.5 vs. Federer

Views: 1,769

Posted By fruitytennis1

Even if he doesn't have the real strokes...he...

Even if he doesn't have the real strokes...he could probably out push a 4.5 playing lefty.

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

04-06-2013, 06:20 PM

Replies: 13

My improved forhand, some what straight arm

Views: 749

Posted By fruitytennis1

To add onto what Cheetah said... Start at about...

To add onto what Cheetah said...

Start at about 2:30
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8d3V7fGWG90
Notice how the racket drops below wrist level--Strive for this
I think(not sure from vid) but you may...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

04-04-2013, 04:07 PM

Replies: 86

Any Pusher Videos

Views: 3,254

Posted By fruitytennis1

That really weak pro ball is more than a 4.5 can...

That really weak pro ball is more than a 4.5 can handle

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

03-14-2013, 01:53 PM

Replies: 635

5.0 Male Player vs Date Krumm

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Posted By fruitytennis1

A 5.5 with a good serve would probably be more...

A 5.5 with a good serve would probably be more likely..
I don't think 5.0 could do it

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

03-12-2013, 04:20 PM

Replies: 43

match vids: 3.5- vs 4.0+ and 3.5- vs 3.5-

Views: 2,301

Posted By fruitytennis1

I assure you that you are above 3.5..

I assure you that you are above 3.5..

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

03-11-2013, 06:22 PM

Replies: 20

Forehand: bent arm (double bend) vs. straight arm at the point of impact

Views: 3,975

Posted By fruitytennis1

Make your take back a lot shorter.. don't let...

Make your take back a lot shorter.. don't let your elbow float too far back in relation to your body while swinging forward.

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

03-08-2013, 06:36 PM

Replies: 19

Beginner serve practice video

Views: 1,072

Posted By fruitytennis1

In the video you are not using continental--so...

In the video you are not using continental--so yes, it's likely you're subconsciously switching.
At the moment, knee bend isn't providing any power
I think you have a somewhat misunderstanding on the...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

12-31-2012, 07:43 PM

Replies: 93

Short video of some forehands

Views: 4,334

Posted By fruitytennis1

Shore up the footwork a bit Bend zee knees Hit...

Shore up the footwork a bit
Bend zee knees
Hit that fh at 31 secs over and over again
In fact, just ball machine hitting that fh.
Quit the reverse fh-its holding you back and i think you'll injure...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

12-31-2012, 07:37 PM

Replies: 162

the FH is over-discussed

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Posted By fruitytennis1

That's just what i was about to say :)

That's just what i was about to say :)

Forum: General Pro Player Discussion

09-08-2012, 12:36 PM

Replies: 18

Who does the wind favor?

Views: 1,040

Posted By fruitytennis1

No no no...Djoko is better than Ferrer in every...

No no no...Djoko is better than Ferrer in every dimension

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

09-03-2012, 08:14 PM

Replies: 22

effect of racket weight in serves

Views: 1,700

Posted By fruitytennis1

Yea, but you're old :)

Yea, but you're old :)

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

09-01-2012, 07:49 PM

Replies: 22

effect of racket weight in serves

Views: 1,700

Posted By fruitytennis1

Depends if you can swing faster-with control...

Depends if you can swing faster-with control obviously

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

09-01-2012, 07:43 PM

Replies: 22

effect of racket weight in serves

Views: 1,700

Posted By fruitytennis1

Spin on the ball is dictated by your swing...

Spin on the ball is dictated by your swing path
The more brush the more spin.

Mass(racket weight) * Velocity(swing speed)= force
Force or the energy transferred into the ball =Speed+spin

If you...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

09-01-2012, 07:33 PM

Replies: 3

Need help with my abismal serve

Views: 391

Posted By fruitytennis1

Continental grip would be the first change

Continental grip would be the first change

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

08-09-2012, 01:46 PM

Replies: 15

How to take weight out of a shot?

Views: 843

Posted By fruitytennis1

Feed with conti If you need to do some slightly...

Feed with conti
If you need to do some slightly skilled rallys go to easter and keep the ball relatively flat..

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

07-21-2012, 10:58 AM

Replies: 15

Rate please. How's the form?

Views: 1,223

Posted By fruitytennis1

You seem to be an ok player..just really really...

You seem to be an ok player..just really really unpolished
FH- too flat. Seems you are forcing the Federer straight arm motion. Stay more balances and dont fall back/to the side
BH-often late. Slice...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

07-11-2012, 08:22 AM

Replies: 22

Another rate my strokes video

Views: 1,744

Posted By fruitytennis1

I realize this is casual hitting, but you really...

I realize this is casual hitting, but you really should widen your hitting base

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

07-06-2012, 09:43 PM

Replies: 60

Some hitting vids

Views: 2,991

Posted By fruitytennis1

I would suggest you use a less extreme grip so...

I would suggest you use a less extreme grip so you don't do that weird motion-which i might add is not a reverse forehand..going to injure your shoulder like that
Keep your head steady

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

07-04-2012, 02:15 PM

Replies: 20

More groundies and backhands :) ***Video***

Views: 1,386

Posted By fruitytennis1

I feel like they don't realize you're hitting...

I feel like they don't realize you're hitting with the back side of the racket...such an extreme grip with your windup is potentially detrimental to improving once ball speed increases
Not even...

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