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Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 11-30-2009, 08:51 PM
Replies: 66
Are you happy that you were bumped up?
Views: 4,867
Posted By ZenMac
I'm happy to be bumped up to 4.0, as I posted a...

I'm happy to be bumped up to 4.0, as I posted a strong record and had been working hard towards it.

I'm not happy that someone from my team managed to go the entire year without winning a set and...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 03-31-2008, 07:43 PM
Replies: 8
Rule Question-server quick serving?
Views: 619
Posted By ZenMac
And remember not to try and play the ball. Just...

And remember not to try and play the ball. Just keep standing there with your hand (or racket up) until you're sure he's noticed.
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 01-23-2008, 11:29 AM
Replies: 28
Approaching With Your Partner In Doubles
Views: 944
Posted By ZenMac
Maybe I'm missing something, but if my partner...

Maybe I'm missing something, but if my partner gets a short attackable ball, I'm taking the net aggressively and looking for a weak reply that I can punish. There's not really any more negotiation...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 12-17-2007, 06:18 PM
Replies: 60
Why don't we see more lefties in tennis?
Views: 2,582
Posted By ZenMac
I think all of the advantage of being a lefty...

I think all of the advantage of being a lefty comes from them being relatively rare, and the fact that righties are not used to dealing with the differences.

The advantage of a lefty serve spinning...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 12-10-2007, 08:07 PM
Replies: 42
Are There Any True Doubles Specialists Who Have Successfully Transitioned To Singles?
Views: 1,514
Posted By ZenMac
As a 3.5 player who has played almost exclusively...

As a 3.5 player who has played almost exclusively doubles because I love the net, I feel like I can relate to your frustrations.

I've recently had more success at singles, and I think it has come...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 12-07-2007, 09:33 PM
Replies: 14
NTRP Tournament Seeding
Views: 1,486
Posted By ZenMac
I'm just learning about this tournament seeding,...

I'm just learning about this tournament seeding, too, chslmo, but I found this note on the page:

"
The posted seeding lists show all players who have played at least two tournaments and had at least...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 11-13-2007, 12:06 AM
Replies: 7
**The Triple Handed Backhand Club**
Views: 666
Posted By ZenMac
Love the triple handed backhand! I find my power...

Love the triple handed backhand! I find my power and consistency is best when I pull through the shot with my dominant hand, while pushing through with the other two.

I use an eastern backhand grip...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 10-30-2007, 12:16 AM
Replies: 24
Being hit by your partner
Views: 1,019
Posted By ZenMac
I don't know about a baseball bat, but I know...

I don't know about a baseball bat, but I know that getting hit in the glasses always hurts more than you'd expect. Even when hit from the side, the glasses have a way of funneling all the force...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 10-24-2007, 06:30 PM
Replies: 24
Serve & Volley
Views: 1,353
Posted By ZenMac
I just want to reiterate what Jmverdugo said, as...

I just want to reiterate what Jmverdugo said, as that is what I've been working on myself lately:

When you serve and volley, you MUST STOP rushing in when the ball is being struck. Even if you are...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 09-25-2007, 10:40 PM
Replies: 9
Caption this!!!11one!11
Views: 604
Posted By ZenMac
In doubles, when the ball goes down the middle,...

In doubles, when the ball goes down the middle, it should be taken by the player who is not a total spaz.
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 09-02-2007, 09:55 AM
Replies: 7
Quick! tournament/serving question!
Views: 904
Posted By ZenMac
Apparently, so should my coach.

Apparently, so should my coach.
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 09-01-2007, 09:33 AM
Replies: 7
Quick! tournament/serving question!
Views: 904
Posted By ZenMac
1) No. The receiver can't stand in the service...

1) No. The receiver can't stand in the service box. He can stand anywhere else on his side of the the net.

2) Yes. If the ball hits a receiving player before it hits the ground, it is the...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 08-06-2007, 10:24 PM
Replies: 7
Need help big match
Views: 468
Posted By ZenMac
When you're playing, spend as little time as...

When you're playing, spend as little time as possible thinking about the playing surface and just watch the ball. If you're thinking "I would've got that in on my normal surface" or "I'm just not...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 07-26-2007, 09:13 PM
Replies: 1
Any USTA teams or leagues in LA?
Views: 417
Posted By ZenMac
There aren't as many leagues/teams as you'd think...

There aren't as many leagues/teams as you'd think for such a big city, but I know there are some. (I've been in a 3.5 and 3.0 league in LA.)

In my 3.0 league, for whatever reason, there are a lot...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 07-18-2007, 09:19 AM
Replies: 27
Procedural question: League doubles and warm up serves
Views: 1,422
Posted By ZenMac
Thanks for straightening me out, Supernatural. ...

Thanks for straightening me out, Supernatural. Good to know.
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 07-18-2007, 12:31 AM
Replies: 27
Procedural question: League doubles and warm up serves
Views: 1,422
Posted By ZenMac
When the other player is warming up his serves I...

When the other player is warming up his serves I generally practice my return. I don't hit it hard or go for anything, I try to block it slowly right back to him so he can catch it and serve it...
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 07-16-2007, 11:26 PM
Replies: 71
Poll: Los Angeles 2007 thread
Views: 2,538
Posted By ZenMac
Some highlights from the night matches on Monday...

Some highlights from the night matches on Monday night:

Mardy Fish looked terrible to start his doubles match. He couldn't pass the net, much less Bogdanovic and Hutchens. Seemed like he put every...
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 07-16-2007, 10:57 PM
Replies: 26
LA Tourny-Televised?
Views: 1,056
Posted By ZenMac
Your man Marat took it in a third set tiebreak,...

Your man Marat took it in a third set tiebreak, Maneater.

Happy birthday!
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