Forum: Tennis Travel
07-06-2011, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,410
US Open - Visiting a Few Days Before Start?
Several people have told me they visited the grounds the week prior to the first day of play, and were able to meet players. watch practices, etc.
It had been several years since they did this, but...
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Forum: Health & Fitness
12-10-2010, 05:46 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 2,854
Playing with Torn Cartlidge?
I have slight tears in both knees. No pain only a little discomfort. My Ortho says to keep playing and use pain as my guide to stop.
If anyone else is in a similar situation, I would appreciate...
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Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction
08-23-2009, 07:46 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 356
1 Handed BH
The primary thing I make sure I do is keep my head down from contact until I complete my follow-through. Watch Fed. on his bh. He keeps his head still throughout the entire motion. I find if I get...
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Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction
08-23-2009, 07:14 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 490
Tense
Same problem here. I am working on two things to try and solve this. First is my breathing. There are many chapters in books on proper breathing techniques. Instead on trying to do everything...
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Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction
08-15-2009, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 216
Relax.
:)Love it. I may actually give it a try. Best if I do it on a clay or grass court, less I slip and fall!
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Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction
08-15-2009, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 184
Relaxed Grip?
For both sides of my ground strokes, I have started holding the grip at the very end with a part of my hand off the grip.
On both my serve and volley, I use the traditional grip, but hold it...
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Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction
08-14-2009, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 114
Views: 1,525
Teaching Pro Questions / Thoughts
Does anyone know of Teaching Pros that get paid based on results?
The one thing that I would like to see Teaching Pros do more of in addition to just lessons, is actually watch me play against a...
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Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction
08-14-2009, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 216
How do You Relax (During a Match)
I am trying to focus on one thing: my breathing. I can not understand why I can breathe easily while running intervals, but in a match or practice, I tend to hold my breath and end up out of breath...
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Forum: Tennis Travel
06-20-2009, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 724
Saddlebrook vs. Wintergreen
I have been to Saddlebrook for the past two summers and have been highly satisfied with the Adult Program.
As it is closer, I am thinking about Wintergreen in VA this year.
Has anyone been to both...
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Forum: Health & Fitness
06-06-2009, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 843
Nice Start!
I have tried several times to do the same, using Dreamweaver to create the site and using Blue Host as the hosting service ($10/year).
But I found it easier to go to wordpress.org and use a theme...
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Forum: Tennis Travel
05-31-2009, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 434
North Carolina / Randy Pate
Does anyone have experience with the Randy Pate Tennis Academy in Winston-Salem, NC? This would be for a Jr. player.
Also, can anyone point me to a good Teaching Pro for Adults in the Raleigh, NC...
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Forum: Health & Fitness
01-07-2009, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 321
Shoulder Pain-Which String to Use?
Would anyone who has had shoulder problems suggest some strings I should consider?
My problem has not been diagnosed, but will have an MRI in a few weeks? I am playing, but letting pain be my...
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Forum: Tennis Travel
01-04-2009, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 8,667
Saddlebrook Parking
We paid for valet parking last time. However, we met others who parked in an area near the courts for free, and within about a 200 ft. walk to our cluster of condos.
So, next time I will ask about...
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Forum: Tennis Travel
01-01-2009, 06:25 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 8,667
Thanks!
I guess I never considered a suite thinking it to be $$$. You are right, for just $15 more a night it is a bargin esp. if you can cook a few meals vs. restaurants.
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Forum: Tennis Travel
12-31-2008, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 8,667
Saddlebrook Experience
I have to agree with the OP assessment on SaddleBrook. I have been to two other adult camps / resorts. SB was the best of the three on all counts. First time I went alone, last year my wife went...
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Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk
12-25-2008, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 663
Teaching Pro-Reasonable Expectations
If you work with a Teaching Pro on a regular (weekly) basis, I would like to know what one should expect in return for paying 45-55$/hr once a week.
To clarify, other than the time on the court, I...
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Forum: Tennis Travel
11-22-2008, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 332
Raleigh Tennis
For Public Courts try Cary Tennis Center in Cary or Millbrook Exchange Park in North Raleigh. Call and they may can set you up with someone your level.
If the weather prevents outside play, try...
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Forum: Tennis Travel
10-10-2008, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 555
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Forum: Tennis Travel
10-10-2008, 01:10 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,113
My Suggestion?
For killing yourself on the court, I would suggest Saddlebrook just North of Tampa. If you do decide on SB, call or email the Director of Tennis Howard Moore ahead of time and let him know your...
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Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk
10-04-2008, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,535
U of I at Urbana / Champaign
Contact Tennis Director at the Atkins Center-Jim Tressler. Additionally, Alex Voss. Both are well connected in the tennis world in and outside of IL.
They can set up a program for you, and match...
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Forum: Tennis Travel
10-04-2008, 02:16 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 6,091
Saddlebrook My Two Cents
I have been to SB 2X and will go again. I like it in summer when you really have to push yourself through the heat/humidity.
My suggestions are :
Beau Jones: She kept me on the court even after the...
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Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk
10-04-2008, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 623
Jr. Camp with Emphasis on "Mental Toughness"
Can anyone suggest a tennis camp or other facility that places emphasis on mental toughness? I have contacted HPI (Human Performance Institute) in Orlando for information on their tennis programs. ...
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Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk
06-15-2008, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,232
Dev. Plan
I am looking for a really " generic" plan/example, or just a rough outline to use as a guide.
We have the Long, Mid Term and Short term Visions already stated, as well as items such as Strengths /...
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Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk
06-14-2008, 05:03 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,232
Development Plan for Jr. Player
Does anyone have an example of a Developmental Plan for a Jr. they would be willing to share?
I am looking for a fairly simple plan with the Physical / Mental Components, along with Goals, Tasks,...
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Forum: Tennis Travel
06-01-2008, 05:47 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 540
Saddlebrook Exp-Jr. or Adult?
I assume since you asked about a dorm., you are a Jr. As an adult I have been to 2-3 adult camps, all which also have Jr. programs.
Saddlebrook is the only one that I am returning to, and also...
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