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Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 03-20-2012, 11:52 AM
Replies: 73
How can I say no?
Views: 3,082
Posted By snark
Same for me, I play with less skilled players...

Same for me, I play with less skilled players frequently. I try to practice my weaker shots and not call the ball out even when I see it out.



In fact, I decided to use my backhand almost...
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 03-20-2012, 09:50 AM
Replies: 43
how many times has Fed beaten Rafa and Djoker to win a title?
Views: 2,840
Posted By snark
Thank you, very interesting!

Thank you, very interesting!
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 03-18-2012, 01:41 PM
Replies: 479
Poll: 2012 IW Final: Federer v. Isner
Views: 22,548
Posted By snark
The amazing thing is that Federer had almost...

The amazing thing is that Federer had almost twice as many aces as Isner -- 7 vs 4!
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 03-15-2012, 09:25 AM
Replies: 185
Poll: Roger Federer vs. Thomaz Bellucci - 2012 Indian Wells 4th Round
Views: 10,273
Posted By snark
That's a disappointing video -- nothing to be...

That's a disappointing video -- nothing to be seen!
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 02-29-2012, 05:01 PM
Replies: 70
Agree or Disagree: Groundies In Doubles
Views: 3,180
Posted By snark
Same here. If i can pin the opponent behind the...

Same here. If i can pin the opponent behind the baseline and have a cross-court baseline rally, it is usually an advantage for me, at least against doubles players of similar skill.
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 02-29-2012, 01:00 PM
Replies: 226
Out call questioning... Am I in the wrong here?
Views: 7,605
Posted By snark
Well, for one thing the sensors in Hawkeye have...

Well, for one thing the sensors in Hawkeye have limited precision. Obviously, it cannot be correct every time when the ball is very close to the line.

I have seen a couple of cases, when it looked...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 02-29-2012, 12:42 PM
Replies: 83
How to deal with slice?
Views: 6,872
Posted By snark
I mean that you would get a low slice mid-court...

I mean that you would get a low slice mid-court as you are approaching the net. If your volley is very solid, you can bend your knees and put it nicely in a corner, but most people cannot do that.
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 02-29-2012, 12:31 PM
Replies: 226
Out call questioning... Am I in the wrong here?
Views: 7,605
Posted By snark
Actually there is no reason to think Hawkeye is...

Actually there is no reason to think Hawkeye is 100% correct, but it is unbiased and consistent.
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 02-29-2012, 12:13 PM
Replies: 83
How to deal with slice?
Views: 6,872
Posted By snark
Perhaps. But, I have seen this advice a lot, and...

Perhaps. But, I have seen this advice a lot, and against most people I would consider to be slicers it simply does not work. If you rush the net, you will be sliced to death.
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 02-29-2012, 12:11 PM
Replies: 83
How to deal with slice?
Views: 6,872
Posted By snark
Well, then it is not so much going to the net,...

Well, then it is not so much going to the net, but being generally aggressive, while not committing too many errors.
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 02-29-2012, 09:52 AM
Replies: 83
How to deal with slice?
Views: 6,872
Posted By snark
Best advice. Bending your knees low is the trick...

Best advice. Bending your knees low is the trick for dealing with slice.

I am always puzzled by people who advocate going to the net against slicers. Volleying a nice low slice is by no means...
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 02-29-2012, 07:35 AM
Replies: 588
Poll: Dubai 2012 Discussion Thread
Views: 18,339
Posted By snark
Come on, when was the last time he lost to Youzny?

Come on, when was the last time he lost to Youzny?
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 02-28-2012, 06:45 AM
Replies: 276
Can a guy exclusively using a slice backhand...
Views: 15,620
Posted By snark
Btw, I have watched a couple of Llodra matches...

Btw, I have watched a couple of Llodra matches recently (he is getting destroyed by Fed at the moment) and realized that he slices almost all of his backhands. His career results are very similar to...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 02-23-2012, 12:58 PM
Replies: 276
Can a guy exclusively using a slice backhand...
Views: 15,620
Posted By snark
There is a wiki page with detailed information:...

There is a wiki page with detailed information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fabrice_Santoro

Here is some more:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/08/sports/tennis/08tennis.html
Another way to view his...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 02-23-2012, 08:47 AM
Replies: 276
Can a guy exclusively using a slice backhand...
Views: 15,620
Posted By snark
Fabrice Santoro has won 6 tournaments in singles...

Fabrice Santoro has won 6 tournaments in singles and 24 in doubles (including two grand slams). Although, he was never one of the very top players, this is a very successful career by any standard.
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 02-21-2012, 05:56 PM
Replies: 276
Can a guy exclusively using a slice backhand...
Views: 15,620
Posted By snark
The original question is too obvious. If backhand...

The original question is too obvious. If backhand slice was good enough for Graff, it is good enough for us hackers.
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 02-21-2012, 04:53 PM
Replies: 276
Can a guy exclusively using a slice backhand...
Views: 15,620
Posted By snark
The question is not whether Federer's slice would...

The question is not whether Federer's slice would win at 4.5. He can play with a frying pan still win for all we know. The question is whether there are real 4.5 players, who play like that and are...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 02-20-2012, 07:46 AM
Replies: 276
Can a guy exclusively using a slice backhand...
Views: 15,620
Posted By snark
None of those guys use forehand slice...

None of those guys use forehand slice exclusively. Santoro is the closest you get to that at the pro level but he still hits primarily topspin forehands.
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 02-19-2012, 11:50 AM
Replies: 276
Can a guy exclusively using a slice backhand...
Views: 15,620
Posted By snark
That's interesting. I know one guy somewhat...

That's interesting. I know one guy somewhat similar, he recently got moved up to 4.5. He does not hit just slices, but most of his shots are flat or sliced. Very good movement and amazing...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 02-19-2012, 11:44 AM
Replies: 14
Gauging NTRP levels
Views: 1,709
Posted By snark
I don't see what a racket has to do with...

I don't see what a racket has to do with anything. At the pro level small things may make a big difference but for rec players strings and rackets make a marginal difference at best. If I beat...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 02-17-2012, 12:40 PM
Replies: 276
Can a guy exclusively using a slice backhand...
Views: 15,620
Posted By snark
better question

It is clear that a player using only a slice backhand can be successful pretty much at any level. A more interesting question is whether a player using slice exclusively on both backhand and forehand...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 02-15-2012, 05:19 PM
Replies: 34
The Negative Price of Improvement
Views: 1,786
Posted By snark
A former D1 player is usually not 5.5, more...

A former D1 player is usually not 5.5, more likely 4.5. Still a big difference, but a few games are not out of the question.
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 12-28-2011, 05:18 AM
Replies: 63
Net play in 4.0 doubles help or hindrance?
Views: 4,653
Posted By snark
Well, if you are good at getting to the net you...

Well, if you are good at getting to the net you should definitely continue doing so. If you are getting outplayed so be it.

As far as the serve is concerned, it can be tricky. A slower serve...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 12-27-2011, 06:03 AM
Replies: 63
Net play in 4.0 doubles help or hindrance?
Views: 4,653
Posted By snark
That's exactly right. Also, you have to be able...

That's exactly right. Also, you have to be able to move forward fast enough to make sure the first volley is not too low (or even worse, a half-volley). Otherwise, it is a difficult shot even for the...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 12-26-2011, 11:10 AM
Replies: 63
Net play in 4.0 doubles help or hindrance?
Views: 4,653
Posted By snark
Actually, I agree somewhat. I also find that...

Actually, I agree somewhat. I also find that staying at the baseline wins more points for me (a 4.0) than going to the net early. My volleys are actually pretty solid as are my ground strokes, but...
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