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Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 05-14-2013, 08:03 AM
Replies: 10
Stencils
Views: 301
Posted By Chelsie1
Stencils

Could any type of stencil be considered a hindrance if you're just holding your racquet as usual and not waving it around as a distraction. I just saw a whirly, hypnotic stencil and was just...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 05-14-2013, 07:54 AM
Replies: 109
How can a superior athlete beat a superior tennis player?
Views: 3,929
Posted By Chelsie1
[QUOTE=Aurellian;7362206]I am a dedicated newbie...

[QUOTE=Aurellian;7362206]I am a dedicated newbie to the game of tennis with more weaknesses than one can count in my game. I am 32 and a former Ivy League 2nd string football player with a year and ½...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 05-09-2013, 12:04 PM
Replies: 90
Team in our League adding Self-rated High level players
Views: 2,108
Posted By Chelsie1
Here we rely on the "NTRP Police". Brand new...

Here we rely on the "NTRP Police". Brand new self-rated players are Googled/researched by captains and players. Grievances are filed when appropriate.
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 05-09-2013, 11:49 AM
Replies: 149
Would you considered to be a **** if you called foot faults
Views: 4,007
Posted By Chelsie1
When the girls and I are playing our regular...

When the girls and I are playing our regular Sunday match in the park nobody is thinking about foot faults. When I'm playing a league/tournament match and my opponent steps well on or across the...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 04-17-2013, 06:10 AM
Replies: 38
First or Second Serve....?
Views: 1,528
Posted By Chelsie1
It was a yard behind me. Too close for comfort...

It was a yard behind me. Too close for comfort for me.
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 04-17-2013, 06:04 AM
Replies: 207
What the Hell Was That?
Views: 5,895
Posted By Chelsie1
See The Code--Principles--Courtesy: "Make tennis...

See The Code--Principles--Courtesy: "Make tennis a fun game by praising your opponent's good shots and by not..........complaining about shots like lobs and drop shots."
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 04-17-2013, 05:44 AM
Replies: 38
First or Second Serve....?
Views: 1,528
Posted By Chelsie1
Thank you all for the quick response. I...

Thank you all for the quick response. I certainly couldn't have demanded a first serve, but I felt I had the right to ask and she had a right to decline.
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 04-17-2013, 04:16 AM
Replies: 38
First or Second Serve....?
Views: 1,528
Posted By Chelsie1
First or Second Serve....?

My first serve was a fault. As I prepared to start my second, a ball from
the next court stopped behind me about 4 feet back and one yard to my left.
I walked over to it (about 3-4 steps) and...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 04-16-2013, 08:54 AM
Replies: 207
What the Hell Was That?
Views: 5,895
Posted By Chelsie1
Why don't we serve every serve to the same place...

Why don't we serve every serve to the same place everytime?
Why do we move the ball around the court?
Why don't we tell our opponent exactly what we're going to do before we do it?

We're trying to...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 04-09-2013, 09:03 AM
Replies: 72
Taming A Gamer
Views: 3,149
Posted By Chelsie1
Server's point!

Server's point!
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 04-01-2013, 10:51 AM
Replies: 72
Taming A Gamer
Views: 3,149
Posted By Chelsie1
Point taken! (No pun intended!)

Point taken! (No pun intended!)
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 04-01-2013, 10:37 AM
Replies: 72
Taming A Gamer
Views: 3,149
Posted By Chelsie1
Smile To each his own. You may choose not to use that...

To each his own. You may choose not to use that to which you are entitled. I choose to do so. I am not cheating and it is "fair and square".
So while our opponents are out there waiting,...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 03-27-2013, 12:45 PM
Replies: 3
I had a Dream...that our Combo Division would change
Views: 417
Posted By Chelsie1
The 3 line format for 4.0/40s in VA is working...

The 3 line format for 4.0/40s in VA is working out real well. Adding another two lines for the post-season shouldn't be that difficult. That 9 PM, weekday trek out to G-town is ridiculous. Don't...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 03-21-2013, 08:55 AM
Replies: 69
What shot would you hit and why?
Views: 2,248
Posted By Chelsie1
Thank you! Stop hating on the lob, people! ...

Thank you! Stop hating on the lob, people! :)
Played women's doubles against two aggressive net rushers. Things were looking bad for us until we decided to see how many overheads they could hit in...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 03-20-2013, 10:29 AM
Replies: 69
What shot would you hit and why?
Views: 2,248
Posted By Chelsie1
When you're drawn in under you usually end up...

When you're drawn in under you usually end up setting up at the net. When you set up at the net don't get too close. Move in for each volley, but then
back up to your ideal volleying position--back...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 03-20-2013, 10:11 AM
Replies: 36
Self Rating After Long Absence
Views: 1,603
Posted By Chelsie1
That is perplexing. Seems the computer wouldn't...

That is perplexing. Seems the computer wouldn't let her rate down if her last rating was 4.5. Could be there is more to it.
Did she appeal? How old is she? Ask the league coordinator. Could be a...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 03-20-2013, 10:00 AM
Replies: 69
What shot would you hit and why?
Views: 2,248
Posted By Chelsie1
My mixed partner hits a DTL lob from the ad court...

My mixed partner hits a DTL lob from the ad court which screams, "no you will
not be serving and volleying on me today, nor will you camp out in the ad
side corner!" We played a match years ago...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 03-20-2013, 09:39 AM
Replies: 72
Taming A Gamer
Views: 3,149
Posted By Chelsie1
I agree. I appreciate the various viewpoints...

I agree. I appreciate the various viewpoints that are generated. I don't understand, however,how this got away from the original question and onto what and how Cindy chooses to post. Talk about...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 03-20-2013, 06:20 AM
Replies: 42
Sportsmanship example, who is right?
Views: 2,089
Posted By Chelsie1
Have you ever seen the pros who just hold their...

Have you ever seen the pros who just hold their serve and forget about breaking? Then at the appropriate time (eg. late in the 3rd or 5th), they break and win the match? Pete Sampras did it a...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 03-20-2013, 06:07 AM
Replies: 14
How can I convince an opponent that her interpretation of a tennis rule is wrong?
Views: 1,070
Posted By Chelsie1
I like your approach. That way when I see a ball...

I like your approach. That way when I see a ball rolling behind them I can call a let, as opposed to letting them take their chances.
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 03-20-2013, 05:53 AM
Replies: 69
What shot would you hit and why?
Views: 2,248
Posted By Chelsie1
You and me, both! Last thing I want to do is 1....

You and me, both!
Last thing I want to do is 1. run over 2. hit a backhand from the baseline against two net players. They've gotten you and your partner to change position and then you have to...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 03-20-2013, 05:36 AM
Replies: 72
Taming A Gamer
Views: 3,149
Posted By Chelsie1
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Greetings! Keep the questions, anecdotes, etc. coming. I look forward to them!

1.Played against a lady who, whenever she was at the...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 03-12-2013, 12:29 PM
Replies: 32
Sections May Create Residency Requirements Rule 1.04E (1)
Views: 1,403
Posted By Chelsie1
Hi! Had to think about it a bit, but no, that's...

Hi! Had to think about it a bit, but no, that's not it. Players may be on teams in several districts that have qualified for post season play. However, if a player also plays on a team in the...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 02-26-2013, 05:32 AM
Replies: 25
2013 USTA Adult Realignment
Views: 1,750
Posted By Chelsie1
At 60+ life is looking good for me as a player. ...

At 60+ life is looking good for me as a player. I've signed up for several 18+ teams that will hopefully keep my NTRP just where I like it. Then I'm playing on several 40> teams and enjoying...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 02-20-2013, 05:24 AM
Replies: 33
How can you find out your "dynamic rating" ?
Views: 3,168
Posted By Chelsie1
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I have found the estimates of this service to be very accurate and the cost very reasonable.

Being 60+, I do not want to be moved up. I...
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