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Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 06-05-2013, 12:32 PM
Replies: 128
Controlling depth?
Views: 4,225
Posted By Off The Wall
Cool From a few pages back... You're able to add...

From a few pages back...

You're able to add power by adding side spin...especially from the outside of the ball.
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 06-01-2013, 06:59 PM
Replies: 128
Controlling depth?
Views: 4,225
Posted By Off The Wall
Cool Good players consider all spins, side and...

Good players consider all spins, side and otherwise. They always consider what part of the ball to hit.

They treat the incoming ball like a cue ball. Hitting off-center sets the ball spinning....
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 05-28-2013, 08:06 AM
Replies: 33
"Just hitting" has ruined me but it's fun.
Views: 1,776
Posted By Off The Wall
Cool Do it all. In the beginning weight your time...

Do it all. In the beginning weight your time toward a&b. As you get better weight it toward b&c.

a. Groove your strokes with drills.
b. Expand your game with freestyle rallying
c. Develop your...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 03-03-2013, 10:37 AM
Replies: 22
Tennis Instructor
Views: 1,148
Posted By Off The Wall
Cool I love it! :)

I love it! :)
Forum: Odds & Ends 02-05-2013, 03:15 PM
Replies: 40
Which celebrities have you met (tennis and beyond)
Views: 4,387
Posted By Off The Wall
Cool Richard Dreyfuss Al Yankovic Coach John...

Richard Dreyfuss
Al Yankovic
Coach John Robinson
Merv Griffin
Bernie Kopell
Wayne Rogers
Toni Tennille
Larry Gelbart
Ralph Lauren
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 01-14-2013, 02:26 PM
Replies: 231
The Forehand: Busting misconceptions once and for all
Views: 13,303
Posted By Off The Wall
Cool This is not by accident. Advanced players prefer...

This is not by accident. Advanced players prefer to hit there.
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 01-02-2013, 08:22 AM
Replies: 388
Does Modern Tennis Exist?
Views: 19,476
Posted By Off The Wall
Cool Timing the hand separation won't be an issue at...

Timing the hand separation won't be an issue at higher levels.

Since beginners are fed slower balls, waiting for the bounce for separation is probably a good way to convey a unit turn/stalk without...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 12-30-2012, 08:49 AM
Replies: 388
Does Modern Tennis Exist?
Views: 19,476
Posted By Off The Wall
Cool At one point in the past on this forum, there was...

At one point in the past on this forum, there was a consensus that "stalking" could be defined as 'after the unit turn and before racquet take-back.' It identifies a unique portion of the shot and is...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 12-16-2012, 10:17 PM
Replies: 61
tennis in san diego/san mateo?
Views: 3,484
Posted By Off The Wall
Cool Thanks guys. That was good. It was so good I had...

Thanks guys. That was good. It was so good I had to go home and lay down.
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 12-16-2012, 12:11 AM
Replies: 61
tennis in san diego/san mateo?
Views: 3,484
Posted By Off The Wall
Cool Since I've heard nothing, I'll assume I'm either...

Since I've heard nothing, I'll assume I'm either in a junk email folder or you guys already have enough. Maybe next time.
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 12-14-2012, 06:28 PM
Replies: 61
tennis in san diego/san mateo?
Views: 3,484
Posted By Off The Wall
Cool I can be a 6th, but probably barely before 3:30....

I can be a 6th, but probably barely before 3:30. I'll contact thejackal by email.
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 12-13-2012, 05:49 PM
Replies: 44
Little things n Doubles
Views: 2,409
Posted By Off The Wall
Cool I had a different take on OP's situation. Namely,...

I had a different take on OP's situation. Namely, 5263's partner normally hangs around the service line or behind it. 5263 steps inside the baseline to crack a forehand. His partner waits until his...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 12-09-2012, 10:20 AM
Replies: 44
Little things n Doubles
Views: 2,409
Posted By Off The Wall
Cool I think it makes more sense if you're hitting...

I think it makes more sense if you're hitting your shot from the ad side (for righties). Is that what you meant? Or is LeeD's take accurate?
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 11-29-2012, 08:43 AM
Replies: 46
Running Forehand vs Squash Shot
Views: 2,436
Posted By Off The Wall
Cool Cheetah's answer is the correct one...if you're a...

Cheetah's answer is the correct one...if you're a high level player. For high level players there is no debate about which one to use; it's decided for you.

Otherwise, I guess there's plenty to...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 10-25-2012, 07:22 AM
Replies: 36
Partner gifts points and game
Views: 2,256
Posted By Off The Wall
Cool Yeah, your partner didn't "mess around" until you...

Yeah, your partner didn't "mess around" until you guys had put the match out of reach for the other team. So, he wasn't devoid of competitiveness. (Of course, that was probably more for his sake than...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 10-16-2012, 02:30 PM
Replies: 30
Best way to learn doubles
Views: 1,307
Posted By Off The Wall
Cool All good points. Most players should be mindful...

All good points. Most players should be mindful of them.

In this case, I thought about including them also, but with the OP trying to impress a coach, I calculated that maybe being a bit too...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 10-16-2012, 12:52 PM
Replies: 30
Best way to learn doubles
Views: 1,307
Posted By Off The Wall
Cool Something you can keep in mind right now: The...

Something you can keep in mind right now: The first person who can hit the ball, should. That works 95% of the time.

Don't let balls go by because you're not sure. That's a big red flag to people...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 10-14-2012, 10:54 AM
Replies: 37
backhand smash myth?
Views: 1,788
Posted By Off The Wall
Cool I was trying to compliment Kiteboard. I mean,...

I was trying to compliment Kiteboard. I mean, that show does exist. And his BH serve would qualify as a spectacular success. (To me anyway.)

Otherwise, I think we all agree there is a time and place...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 10-14-2012, 09:01 AM
Replies: 37
backhand smash myth?
Views: 1,788
Posted By Off The Wall
Cool Seriously, you should submit your bh serve video...

Seriously, you should submit your bh serve video to Whacked Out Sports. It's a homemade sports video show featuring spectacular flops and successes.
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 10-14-2012, 07:16 AM
Replies: 37
backhand smash myth?
Views: 1,788
Posted By Off The Wall
Cool I played some badminton, too. What I got from...

I played some badminton, too. What I got from that sport was a forehand smash over my backhand side. A great shot, BTW.
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 10-14-2012, 07:04 AM
Replies: 51
How can I better deal with body shots?
Views: 2,632
Posted By Off The Wall
Cool Instead of anticipating and expecting, which...

Instead of anticipating and expecting, which would give you the results you are getting, you would be better served to ready yourself more effectively.

Yes to tilting your racquet toward your BH...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 10-14-2012, 06:42 AM
Replies: 37
backhand smash myth?
Views: 1,788
Posted By Off The Wall
Cool Absolutely. There is a time and place for the BH...

Absolutely. There is a time and place for the BH smash. It is off a certain type of lob. You have done a good job of identifying on which type of lob to try it. I tried to illustrate when not to try...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 10-13-2012, 07:47 PM
Replies: 37
backhand smash myth?
Views: 1,788
Posted By Off The Wall
Cool I'm with Bagum. Hit forehand smashes. Story...

I'm with Bagum. Hit forehand smashes.

Story time:

I was in the high school team finals. My partner and I were a strong team. We had won a couple of SoCal junior doubles tournaments. The team we...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 10-10-2012, 10:10 AM
Replies: 109
On the forehand: Early take back vs. continuous loop
Views: 10,292
Posted By Off The Wall
Cool Several months ago I suggested a definition for...

Several months ago I suggested a definition for "stalking" as being between the unit turn/coil and racquet take-back. Some, like Ash, thought it was worthy. (That is, he thought the group had made...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 10-06-2012, 07:49 PM
Replies: 47
Forehand slice - the most underrated shot in tennis?
Views: 2,751
Posted By Off The Wall
Cool Definitely. Still looking for a short ball to...

Definitely.



Still looking for a short ball to attack, I expect.
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