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Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 05-30-2005, 12:36 PM
Replies: 17
Ana Ivanovic
Views: 1,526
Posted By nyu
Not so hot. She has absolutely nothing on...

Not so hot. She has absolutely nothing on Kirilenko or even vaidisova. I'm still almost young enough to be able to say that without being ridiculously sketchy.
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 05-25-2005, 12:24 PM
Replies: 30
Best way to remember to hit through the ball
Views: 2,221
Posted By nyu
I see what you're saying powergame about trying...

I see what you're saying powergame about trying it during hitting sessions.
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 05-25-2005, 12:15 AM
Replies: 38
Poll: Flat vs. Topspin hitters
Views: 2,587
Posted By nyu
I'm a weird player. I have a huge western...

I'm a weird player. I have a huge western forehand in terms of spin. I can flatten it out but it's not nearly as consistent as hitting it 10 feet over the net deep into my opponents court. The...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 05-21-2005, 01:33 AM
Replies: 14
5.0 Player Strategies
Views: 1,073
Posted By nyu
Your strategies all seem pretty solid, but you...

Your strategies all seem pretty solid, but you forgot an important aspect that seperates a 5.0 from solid 4.5's: depth. A good 5.0 player will make you pay for any short ball, so you really have to...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 05-21-2005, 12:55 AM
Replies: 30
Best way to remember to hit through the ball
Views: 2,221
Posted By nyu
I agree with Puma. Too many low level club...

I agree with Puma. Too many low level club players who try to hit spin do not hit all the way through the ball, thinking that spin comes from an abbreviated windshield wiper motion.

And Puma, I...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 05-21-2005, 12:44 AM
Replies: 21
Disappointment for federer
Views: 1,488
Posted By nyu
It'll be some random dirtballer that comes out of...

It'll be some random dirtballer that comes out of the blue.
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 05-21-2005, 12:42 AM
Replies: 35
What if M. Jordan, Tiger Woods, W. Gretzky, Barry Bonds played tennis?
Views: 1,621
Posted By nyu
Federer was a soccer prospect as a junior before...

Federer was a soccer prospect as a junior before choosing to concentrate solely on tennis. Hewitt's father was an australian rules football star if i'm not mistaken, and Hewitt was a prospect in that...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 05-13-2005, 10:20 PM
Replies: 66
Why is tennis considered a "wimpy" sport in the US?
Views: 2,981
Posted By nyu
Tennis is not a physically demanding...

Tennis is not a physically demanding sport...until you reach about a 4.5 level. Most high school tennis matches are not even close to this level, and the kids who i've played have not been nearly as...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 05-12-2005, 10:46 PM
Replies: 13
In a match, what do you do when...
Views: 826
Posted By nyu
Go into the match with a fighter's mentality, and...

Go into the match with a fighter's mentality, and if you're not above a 4.5 level, concentrate on being consistent first and foremost. If you do find yourself down, don't think about your strokes,...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 05-12-2005, 10:43 PM
Replies: 5
Vince Spadea Video Clips
Views: 802
Posted By nyu
Great vids.

Great vids.
Forum: Odds & Ends 05-12-2005, 01:23 PM
Replies: 14
Your Tennis History
Views: 813
Posted By nyu
I was a basketball player and wrestler in high...

I was a basketball player and wrestler in high school, and my friend convinced me to goto a tennis camp over the summer for the hell of it the summer before my sophmore year. He had been playing for...
Forum: Odds & Ends 05-12-2005, 01:17 PM
Replies: 62
Need advice : Going to New York soon
Views: 1,891
Posted By nyu
Walk down broadway in soho and you'll find some...

Walk down broadway in soho and you'll find some solid shopping. You'll find Banana Republic, Lacoste, etc. You'll also find some nice places down lafayette. They just opened up a 2-story Adidas...
Forum: Pros' Racquets and Gear 05-12-2005, 01:12 PM
Replies: 15
ADIDAS immitates Nike!
Views: 1,739
Posted By nyu
Adidas' Formotion clothes actually have a...

Adidas' Formotion clothes actually have a purpose. They fit like a glove, it just sucks that they're so expensive.
Forum: Pros' Racquets and Gear 05-12-2005, 01:07 PM
Replies: 49
If you could be sponsored by 1 company...
Views: 2,057
Posted By nyu
1.Adidas, since I work for them. 2.Lacoste-...

1.Adidas, since I work for them.
2.Lacoste- because the clothing is amazing.
3.Diadora- I just like their stuff.
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 05-12-2005, 01:05 PM
Replies: 15
What criteria does ESPN use to determine what matches are shown?
Views: 813
Posted By nyu
I disagree. It's: 1-American player 2-Top...

I disagree. It's:

1-American player
2-Top seed

I remember them showing Dent play some random guy instead of showing fed last year.
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 05-08-2005, 11:06 PM
Replies: 54
why do some pros grip the racquet so their hand is hanging off of the butt end?
Views: 3,332
Posted By nyu
Tears up your hand when you grab the butt of the...

Tears up your hand when you grab the butt of the racquet. I get severe blisters sometimes.
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 05-07-2005, 12:13 AM
Replies: 13
What ever happened to ALLY BAKER?
Views: 1,198
Posted By nyu
We're definitely from different cultures...

We're definitely from different cultures Paulfreda. Here, your remark "in fact, for many/most women, it may be the best and most fullfilling job there is" is way off base, as what gives you the...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 05-07-2005, 12:03 AM
Replies: 37
Videos: Analyze my ground strokes please :)
Views: 2,228
Posted By nyu
First, it's really easy to give anonymous advice...

First, it's really easy to give anonymous advice out over the internet, so like everyone else's postings, do take mine with a grain of salt, since you do have beautiful strokes. I'm a 5.0 baseliner...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 05-06-2005, 11:45 PM
Replies: 14
Does grip type make a difference for shorter players?
Views: 808
Posted By nyu
I'm an average club player, 5.0, 5'6 and I can...

I'm an average club player, 5.0, 5'6 and I can consistently hit about 40% of my 1st serves in. They're usually between 105 and 110 mph. That doesn't seem all that crazy, but it is possible to have a...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 05-06-2005, 11:30 PM
Replies: 74
Do you play with a hat?
Views: 2,174
Posted By nyu
Yes, almost always. I have a few that I use, but...

Yes, almost always. I have a few that I use, but it's usually an old Adidas cap that I love that blocks the sun, keeps the sweat out of my eyes, and for some reason keeps me focused.

However, on...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 04-29-2005, 01:39 AM
Replies: 23
volleys:whats peoples biggest problems with them
Views: 1,105
Posted By nyu
Keeping your eyes on the ball all the way through...

Keeping your eyes on the ball all the way through the stroke is definitely the most difficult part.
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 04-29-2005, 01:38 AM
Replies: 45
Jumping when hittting Ground Strokes
Views: 2,901
Posted By nyu
I used to have a serious problem with "jumping,"...

I used to have a serious problem with "jumping," as opposed to propelling myself into the ball. The big problem I tend to see in the juniors that I used to both play and coach was that they would...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 04-28-2005, 11:52 PM
Replies: 23
What type of players give you the most trouble ?
Views: 963
Posted By nyu
I have the most problems with players that can...

I have the most problems with players that can counter-punch better than I can. If I'm playing a dinker, I have fun with them, since I hit 3/4 pace and run them ragged until they start trying to end...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 04-28-2005, 11:38 PM
Replies: 13
What ever happened to ALLY BAKER?
Views: 1,198
Posted By nyu
Wow. Nice chauvanistic(it's 4 am, I can't spell)...

Wow. Nice chauvanistic(it's 4 am, I can't spell) remark there paulfreda. I'm sure she's slaving away in that kitchen.
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 04-15-2005, 02:49 AM
Replies: 36
Keys to WIN in highschool tennis
Views: 1,591
Posted By nyu
Ok, I'll pretend that I didn't read that most top...

Ok, I'll pretend that I didn't read that most top high school players are 5.5-6.0. We all know better. High school tennis is fairly simple at the median level: keep the ball in play 1 shot longer...
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