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Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 05-12-2013, 09:59 AM
Replies: 8
getting ready from the feet up
Views: 549
Posted By dlam
I took a video of myself returning serves and i...

I took a video of myself returning serves and i did find that im maybe not rotating my upper body as well and concentrating too much on my split step.
I guess everything is important
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 04-28-2013, 12:54 PM
Replies: 39
what motivates you- winning or not losing?
Views: 1,185
Posted By dlam
this a I agree, good summery.

this a I agree, good summery.
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 04-28-2013, 12:19 PM
Replies: 8
getting ready from the feet up
Views: 549
Posted By dlam
I not getting a lot of responses to this...

I not getting a lot of responses to this inquiry.

It maybe that a many rec players stand like a statue on the ROS and can do this as most rec players serve is slow.

I am thinking for the 5.0 server...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 04-27-2013, 10:05 AM
Replies: 8
getting ready from the feet up
Views: 549
Posted By dlam
getting ready from the feet up

like to get some of your own individual techniques to get ready for the return of serve.
I like how players split step.
How do you do your split step? Hop? actually stepping? a bit of skipping?

any...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 04-25-2013, 07:19 AM
Replies: 39
what motivates you- winning or not losing?
Views: 1,185
Posted By dlam
what motivates you- winning or not losing?

Playing not to lose.
Or playing to win.

yes these are cliches.....but in a tough match last few games or times when you are physically tired....do you play to win or play not to lose?
Forum: Health & Fitness 04-23-2013, 09:32 AM
Replies: 7
Sciatic Nerve
Views: 948
Posted By dlam
I would get sciatic pain down my right leg after...

I would get sciatic pain down my right leg after serving.


bump this thread up, i have changed my motion on the serve and that made all the difference.
It took about 6 months to get used to new...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 04-23-2013, 09:12 AM
Replies: 29
jumpers.which foot do you take off from?
Views: 5,405
Posted By dlam
i agree but to be more precise , the overhead for...

i agree but to be more precise , the overhead for the bachand side , the back foot is the left foot , whereas the overhead for the forehand side the back foot is the right foot.

when moving forward...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 04-22-2013, 11:01 AM
Replies: 29
jumpers.which foot do you take off from?
Views: 5,405
Posted By dlam
what?????? I looked up Sampress famous jump...

what??????
I looked up Sampress famous jump smashes and he always run up and jumped off his left foot NOT right.

maybe reword to "right foot for the alchemy like dunking overhead."
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 04-22-2013, 10:55 AM
Replies: 29
jumpers.which foot do you take off from?
Views: 5,405
Posted By dlam
what?????? I looked up Sampress famous jump...

what??????
I looked up Sampress famous jump smashes and he always run up and jumped off his left foot NOT right.
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 04-21-2013, 09:25 PM
Replies: 29
jumpers.which foot do you take off from?
Views: 5,405
Posted By dlam
jumpers.which foot do you take off from?

for those who jump for the serve and overhead, which foot do you explode from? or does it differ for the type of serve and overhead?
for example right foot for the forehand overhead and left foot for...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 04-04-2013, 08:25 PM
Replies: 3
adjustment of the serve return to alley server
Views: 340
Posted By dlam
adjustment of the serve return to alley server

How do you adjust your position for the server that goes wide to the alley for his serve (like in doubles) as oppose to server standing next to hash marks when serving.
essential same location but...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 04-03-2013, 07:21 AM
Replies: 1
Pro Preparatory footwork
Views: 480
Posted By dlam
Pro Preparatory footwork

Notice that pros tend to have a certain pattern with their footwork prior to return of serve
Just wondering if anyone has video of characteristic footwork
I notice some like to skip , hop, or simply...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 04-02-2013, 01:53 PM
Replies: 9
which way to turn on a body serve?
Views: 327
Posted By dlam
what book is that? this applies to one hander...

what book is that?
this applies to one hander since 2hander is also to the side------> do you mean one hander BH?
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 04-02-2013, 12:55 PM
Replies: 34
Do you prefer to return from the ad or deuce side?
Views: 1,569
Posted By dlam
i was always naturally better at returning from...

i was always naturally better at returning from the ad side.
but I developed equally strong ROS from deuce side.
I dont think it really matters in doubles for me.
I like the Bryans strategy to play...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 04-02-2013, 12:49 PM
Replies: 9
which way to turn on a body serve?
Views: 327
Posted By dlam
which way to turn on a body serve?

When facing a body serve, which wing is best to return from ?
In other words should I turn hit BH or FH to return a serve going down the middle of the serve box.
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 03-30-2013, 09:46 PM
Replies: 34
Do you prefer to return from the ad or deuce side?
Views: 1,569
Posted By dlam
Do you prefer to return from the ad or deuce side?

Which side do you prefer to return from (deuce or ad side)and why?
What changes do you make when returning serves from the nonpreferred side ?
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 03-30-2013, 08:45 AM
Replies: 17
killer instinct - how to develop?
Views: 859
Posted By dlam
Yo You are the dick If you like playing casual...

Yo
You are the dick
If you like playing casual friendly game then stay away from competitive tennis
I m a nice guy off the court
Not asking a respond from you ******** so don't **** with me
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 03-30-2013, 07:55 AM
Replies: 17
killer instinct - how to develop?
Views: 859
Posted By dlam
Lol I wouldn't go that far It's a character...

Lol
I wouldn't go that far
It's a character defect to torture your opponents and let them come back from 5-0 and win 7-5
It's less painful and less suffering for your opponents to finish them off as...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 03-29-2013, 07:00 PM
Replies: 24
"Do You Want Me To Poach?"
Views: 1,166
Posted By dlam
Here's a video of how a tennis pro communicates...

Here's a video of how a tennis pro communicates to his partner.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBQxSFE1Drk
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 03-28-2013, 01:47 PM
Replies: 26
Easiest way to direct crosscourt vs DTL?
Views: 889
Posted By dlam
did not say that. just said i find it easier that...

did not say that.
just said i find it easier that way FOR ME
maybe after each post you should post the same manner instead of being arrogant
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 03-28-2013, 01:34 PM
Replies: 12
Forehand High Elbow Takeback In Backswing Is It Fundamentally Wrong?
Views: 1,685
Posted By dlam
been finding the high or flying elbow during the...

been finding the high or flying elbow during the takeaway very helpful so i dont grip with my right hand too tight for my forehand.
Again its a matter for style.
No right or wrong if it works for you.
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 03-28-2013, 01:24 PM
Replies: 26
Easiest way to direct crosscourt vs DTL?
Views: 889
Posted By dlam
woooo, im impressed. i dont play in the wood...

woooo, im impressed.

i dont play in the wood racket era
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 03-28-2013, 12:49 PM
Replies: 26
Easiest way to direct crosscourt vs DTL?
Views: 889
Posted By dlam
we all have different styles of play. you are...

we all have different styles of play.
you are entititled to your opinion, but just remember its not absolute.
your posts are just too irritating and self centered.
what i find easier you might find...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 03-28-2013, 12:08 PM
Replies: 26
Easiest way to direct crosscourt vs DTL?
Views: 889
Posted By dlam
that's might be true for timing, but as far as...

that's might be true for timing, but as far as accuracy, it's easier to use the whole court to margin of error than a fraction of the court.
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 03-28-2013, 11:57 AM
Replies: 46
How you remember score?
Views: 1,897
Posted By dlam
I agree side out scoring is more difficult to...

I agree side out scoring is more difficult to remember
I comparing to volleyball , squash or table tennis where it goes to a certain number like 15 , 9, 21 .
This is easier.

I want longer games...
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