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Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 05-23-2011, 04:46 PM
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I played against somebody significantly worse than me for the first time...
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Posted By royalfan5
I played against somebody significantly worse than me for the first time...

It was much harder than I realized. It was hard to react to someone who had no idea where the ball was going to go, and I would get to aggressive on the easy balls he would occasionally give me. ...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 05-19-2011, 05:00 AM
Replies: 11
Chasing Down lobs...
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Posted By royalfan5
Chasing Down lobs...

I've been a complete mess trying to chase down lobs lately. Often times, I'm getting to the ball, and then do nothing with it because I rush the shot or try to do too much. When I get to the ball...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 05-10-2011, 07:06 AM
Replies: 13
Serve Drills without being at a court...
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Posted By royalfan5
I don't exactly follow on the second point.

I don't exactly follow on the second point.
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 05-10-2011, 06:31 AM
Replies: 13
Serve Drills without being at a court...
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Posted By royalfan5
Serve Drills without being at a court...

Are there any drills or activities I can do at home to shore up my serve without actually hitting the court? I plan on making my competive tennis debut next month and I'd like to shore my serve up...
Forum: Odds & Ends 04-20-2011, 04:23 PM
Replies: 3
Had a major break-through today...
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Posted By royalfan5
Had a major break-through today...

I hit a drop shot on purpose and it worked.
Forum: Odds & Ends 04-20-2011, 04:21 PM
Replies: 12
Stupid Commercial Jingles That Become Trapped In The Recesses Of One's Mind
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Posted By royalfan5
I think I will take "Shawnee Mission Kia, just a...

I think I will take "Shawnee Mission Kia, just a short drive, Shawnee Mission Kia, I-35" to my grave. And watching and listening to the Royals enough to get that hammered into my brain probably...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 04-16-2011, 05:49 PM
Replies: 3
Utilizing a Ball Machine...
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Utilizing a Ball Machine...

So when I went in for my class today, I was informed that I had accumulated some free time with a ball machine. Since I have never used one, I passed on using it today, but feel like I should use it...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 04-11-2011, 03:31 PM
Replies: 12
Beginning to play matches...
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Posted By royalfan5
Where would I find this Code in order to read it?

Where would I find this Code in order to read it?
Forum: Odds & Ends 04-11-2011, 09:52 AM
Replies: 54
80s new wave fans
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Posted By royalfan5
There a very few songs I enjoy more that True by...

There a very few songs I enjoy more that True by Spandau Ballet. I also paid money in the 90's for a very hit or miss Duran Duran tribute album with Goldfinger, Reel Big Fish, Less than Jake, Jimmy...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 04-11-2011, 07:59 AM
Replies: 12
Beginning to play matches...
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Posted By royalfan5
Beginning to play matches...

So my goal is to begin playing matches in which someone is declared the winner at the the end (Probably not me, at least at first) Since I am relatively new to the sport, I'm sure there is obvious...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 04-09-2011, 09:28 AM
Replies: 42
Developing consistent follow through on forehands.
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Posted By royalfan5
I did a lot better when I played this morning. I...

I did a lot better when I played this morning. I worked on making sure I rotated my body which helped significantly. That led to me notice that getting my feet in the right place was probably the...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 04-08-2011, 03:54 PM
Replies: 42
Developing consistent follow through on forehands.
Views: 1,593
Posted By royalfan5
Not always, is part of the problem.

Not always, is part of the problem.
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 04-08-2011, 03:35 PM
Replies: 42
Developing consistent follow through on forehands.
Views: 1,593
Posted By royalfan5
As in often times I just stop after making...

As in often times I just stop after making contact.
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 04-08-2011, 03:28 PM
Replies: 42
Developing consistent follow through on forehands.
Views: 1,593
Posted By royalfan5
Developing consistent follow through on forehands.

For the most part, my struggle to maintain a consistent follow through on my forehand is keeping me from developing it as a usable weapon. What is there to do to help develop the necessary...
Forum: Odds & Ends 04-06-2011, 03:34 AM
Replies: 97
What is your career/career to-be?
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Posted By royalfan5
I was poli sci and religion as an undergrad,...

I was poli sci and religion as an undergrad, MBA-Agribusiness as a grad student. I was an investment banker first and landed in commodity trading when that position blew up. The best advice I have is...
Forum: Odds & Ends 04-05-2011, 06:30 PM
Replies: 97
What is your career/career to-be?
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Posted By royalfan5
Commodity trading and risk management.

Commodity trading and risk management.
Forum: Odds & Ends 04-05-2011, 09:51 AM
Replies: 29
I need a ATP player to cheer for...
Views: 1,097
Posted By royalfan5
Why Raonic over Tomic?

Why Raonic over Tomic?
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 04-05-2011, 07:05 AM
Replies: 19
Complex Serving Motion
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Posted By royalfan5
If I get a chance I will film and post it this...

If I get a chance I will film and post it this evening.
Forum: Odds & Ends 04-05-2011, 07:01 AM
Replies: 97
What is your career/career to-be?
Views: 3,587
Posted By royalfan5
Agriculture and commodities has worked out well...

Agriculture and commodities has worked out well for me. People always need to eat.
Forum: Odds & Ends 04-05-2011, 07:00 AM
Replies: 29
I need a ATP player to cheer for...
Views: 1,097
Posted By royalfan5
I do like the cut of his jib.

I do like the cut of his jib.
Forum: Odds & Ends 04-05-2011, 06:59 AM
Replies: 29
I need a ATP player to cheer for...
Views: 1,097
Posted By royalfan5
How is he unorthodox?

How is he unorthodox?
Forum: Odds & Ends 04-05-2011, 06:14 AM
Replies: 29
I need a ATP player to cheer for...
Views: 1,097
Posted By royalfan5
I need a ATP player to cheer for...

As I am fairly new to following tennis, I haven't settled on a favorite or two to cheer for on the ATP tour. I would like to solict some suggestions on who to pick. If it helps, the WTA players I...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 04-05-2011, 05:54 AM
Replies: 51
How many Tennis books do you have?
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Posted By royalfan5
I haven't given my cousin back his copies of...

I haven't given my cousin back his copies of Winning Ugly, Open, and McEnroe's biography yet. I also own Infinite Jest.
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 04-05-2011, 05:20 AM
Replies: 19
Complex Serving Motion
Views: 784
Posted By royalfan5
I don't have video at the moment, but the pro's...

I don't have video at the moment, but the pro's description was a "Homeless Man's Ivanesovic".
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 04-04-2011, 03:55 PM
Replies: 19
Complex Serving Motion
Views: 784
Posted By royalfan5
Complex Serving Motion

This has been a point of contention between me and my teaching pro. For whatever reason, I feel more comfortable coming out of a deep crouch, and really turning my front shoulder over as drive...
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