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Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

12-16-2009, 06:50 AM

Replies: 75

topspin 1hbh returning

Views: 2,556

Posted By seb85

As you have correctly identified, at a higher...

As you have correctly identified, at a higher level in doubles any sliced backhand off the return is going to get eaten alive.

I agree with what others have said- shortern the backswing but use as...

Forum: Odds & Ends

08-07-2009, 01:51 AM

Replies: 56

Best Brand Of Men's Dress Shoes And Blazers (ladies help too)!?

Views: 4,426

Posted By seb85

I don't know why nobody has mentioned tailoring...

I don't know why nobody has mentioned tailoring yet? Unless you have a very generic physique (unlikely if you are a keen tennis player) it wont matter how much money you spend on off the rack you're...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

08-06-2009, 05:24 AM

Replies: 24

Dead Weight Transfer

Views: 495

Posted By seb85

something like...

something like this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5a9Z-cEkTMO

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

08-06-2009, 04:58 AM

Replies: 95

Post 4.0 and above videos

Views: 4,112

Posted By seb85

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50C3WpXJYdU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50C3WpXJYdU

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

08-12-2008, 07:42 AM

Replies: 2

technique help- 4 months on

Views: 507

Posted By seb85

Thanks for the advice. I've been trying to...

Thanks for the advice. I've been trying to correct that fault on my serve for a few months now with no success :( For whatever reason i don't seem to be able to hit the ball on the way up. Perhaps...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

08-09-2008, 07:06 AM

Replies: 16

Getting Spotted !!!!

Views: 1,074

Posted By seb85

Join the LTA, Play some tournaments in your area...

Join the LTA, Play some tournaments in your area and after you have won a few, you can think about getting sponsored.

Apart from this i would suggest going down to your local courts and talking to...

Forum: Health & Fitness

08-09-2008, 05:22 AM

Replies: 9

Overtraining?

Views: 505

Posted By seb85

You have to work up to these things. You cant...

You have to work up to these things. You cant just expect your body to go from nothing to 3 hrs per day. How much training were you doing before?

Depending upon your current level of fitness, it...

Forum: Health & Fitness

08-09-2008, 05:03 AM

Replies: 6

Heel Injury

Views: 886

Posted By seb85

I had a similar experience a few months back- I...

I had a similar experience a few months back- I chased a drop shot and stopped very awkwardly on my heel.

My physio told me that it is important to stretch- not constantly, but two to three times a...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

08-09-2008, 03:01 AM

Replies: 2

technique help- 4 months on

Views: 507

Posted By seb85

technique help- 4 months on

Hi everyone,
Its been a few months since my last thread and my game has improved significantly since then. I'm winning more matches than ever :)

As a quick recap for those who (probably) don't...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

08-09-2008, 02:43 AM

Replies: 15

Serve - when to bring feet together?

Views: 970

Posted By seb85

glad that you've realised you are cheating and...

glad that you've realised you are cheating and have resolved to fix your faulty motion :roll:

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

08-08-2008, 05:30 AM

Replies: 7

1h backhand topspin

Views: 615

Posted By seb85

Some rotation of the forarm whilst hitting the...

Some rotation of the forarm whilst hitting the 1hbh can be useful but it makes hitting consistantly a bit harder. Try making a loop like Gasquet does- that helped me a lot with getting the timing...

Forum: Health & Fitness

08-08-2008, 05:05 AM

Replies: 17

How does tennis elbow start?

Views: 1,099

Posted By seb85

Well, it might be the start of TE or it might...

Well, it might be the start of TE or it might not. Helpful eh?!

The truth is that it is pretty hard to say. Personally when i get any kind of niggle i stretch that area thoroughly, massage it and...

Forum: Health & Fitness

08-08-2008, 04:56 AM

Replies: 23

UN-EVEN Forearms

Views: 1,460

Posted By seb85

does it matter?! Why do you want your left...

does it matter?! Why do you want your left forearm to match your right one?

I don't want to bug you but have you looked at your back muscles? your shoulders? your legs? If your body is anything...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

08-08-2008, 04:50 AM

Replies: 51

How to become a pro

Views: 1,790

Posted By seb85

I agree, aim to get into college first. At your...

I agree, aim to get into college first. At your age you are already too old to be turning pro straight out of high school. If you are really talented and work extremely hard you might have a chance...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

08-07-2008, 04:56 AM

Replies: 39

How to generate more pace on the topspin serve?

Views: 2,080

Posted By seb85

Yes I know that pain very well indeed:( Working...

Yes I know that pain very well indeed:(

Working on your technique will help. Make sure your arm is loose and that the speed is generated by your body and not just by your arm. THere are a lot of...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

08-07-2008, 04:46 AM

Replies: 7

DOwn in a Match Second Serve

Views: 523

Posted By seb85

I would never hit a flat second serve but i...

I would never hit a flat second serve but i regularly hit massive twist second serves on big points. The main reasons for doing this are:

1) The topspin makes the twist more likely to go in

2) I...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

08-07-2008, 04:42 AM

Replies: 20

Having trouble deciding between 1hbh and 2hbh

Views: 940

Posted By seb85

if there really is nothing to choose between them...

if there really is nothing to choose between them then go for a 1hbh. It makes the transition to volleys and slices a bit easier and the extra reach will probably help you a lot when you are 50...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

08-07-2008, 04:17 AM

Replies: 40

Poll: What FH grip do you use?(post what surface you play on)

Views: 1,640

Posted By seb85

I can't imagine what reason he would have for...

I can't imagine what reason he would have for changing grips for different shots. It just makes everything harder- like having three different forehands to learn. Advanced players can easily change...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

08-07-2008, 04:10 AM

Replies: 16

racquet flying out of hand

Views: 911

Posted By seb85

I often use a few different rackets during a...

I often use a few different rackets during a match due to this problem. I Just wrap new overgrips on all of them before a match starts and switch around.

If I run out i just change my overgrip at a...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

07-31-2008, 11:42 AM

Replies: 38

Why the wrist should stay firm when generating spin?

Views: 1,594

Posted By seb85

Sorry that wasn't very clear at all:oops: All I...

Sorry that wasn't very clear at all:oops:

All I was saying was what you have been saying- that forearm rotation can be used to increase racket head speed when necessary but that it perhaps shouldn't...

Forum: Health & Fitness

07-31-2008, 11:35 AM

Replies: 26

How do you take care of a bad shoulder?

Views: 1,791

Posted By seb85

Cyndy, this is the program of excercises that my...

Cyndy, this is the program of excercises that my physio gave me

http://www.drloweshoulder.com/pdf/throwers10/THROWERS%20TEN%20EXERCISE%20PROGRAM.pdf

and the dynamic warm up...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

07-30-2008, 10:56 AM

Replies: 38

Why the wrist should stay firm when generating spin?

Views: 1,594

Posted By seb85

To me, the key is that his forearm is...

To me, the key is that his forearm is *controling* the momentum built up by his body rotation.

Without control, the racket would continue to move forward and the wrist would snap through. Instead,...

Forum: Health & Fitness

07-30-2008, 10:42 AM

Replies: 26

How do you take care of a bad shoulder?

Views: 1,791

Posted By seb85

The question is how much does it hurt? a lot of...

The question is how much does it hurt? a lot of the tendons that control shoulder movement attach to the outside of the shoulder and it is quite normal for it to feel a bit funny when you are poking...

Forum: General Pro Player Discussion

06-23-2008, 05:14 AM

Replies: 10

british guy with mac is soo annoying

Views: 414

Posted By seb85

pretty sure he cant help having a 'stupid'...

pretty sure he cant help having a 'stupid' british accent... If you want all american commentators watch your own sports channels :rolleyes:

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

06-23-2008, 03:49 AM

Replies: 11

Clay....

Views: 475

Posted By seb85

Its not like the difference between night and...

Its not like the difference between night and day!

What is your level? If you have the ability to change your game then do it, however changing at the cost of many UEs will not win you any...

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