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Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 12-27-2012, 07:19 AM
Replies: 60
3.5 Serve and Volley?
Views: 3,633
Posted By penpal
I think he's referring to the sticks that hold...

I think he's referring to the sticks that hold the net higher on each side for a singles match - not racquets.
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 12-21-2012, 04:55 AM
Replies: 5
Whats the call on this return?
Views: 671
Posted By penpal
It was still in play and it sounds like your...

It was still in play and it sounds like your partner made a brilliant play on it. Too bad you weren't filming the match - that'd be one to watch later.

With that said, I think in this extremely odd...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 12-21-2012, 04:51 AM
Replies: 18
playing with someone who called his first serve out
Views: 2,012
Posted By penpal
You have a few options here: A) Do as you did....

You have a few options here:

A) Do as you did. Allow your opponent to make the call and that's that.

B) If you returned the ball in the court and your opponent didn't play it, take the point. This...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 12-20-2012, 04:45 AM
Replies: 16
The ATP in Adolescence
Views: 942
Posted By penpal
I'm sort of on the fence about the move to a...

I'm sort of on the fence about the move to a Monday night final. As I wrote about in my blog, I think part of the reason for this move might be to create a situation where the final isn't directly...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 12-17-2012, 04:00 PM
Replies: 65
Maybe Mixed Isn't So Bad . . .
Views: 3,523
Posted By penpal
Back in the day here in the Intermountain section...

Back in the day here in the Intermountain section the mixed leagues were labeled 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, etc... and they worked exactly like the men's and women's leagues in that you were rated at the level...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 12-17-2012, 03:31 PM
Replies: 60
3.5 Serve and Volley?
Views: 3,633
Posted By penpal
I actually blogged...

I actually blogged (http://courtcoverage.com/serve-and-volley-is-right-answer-to-wrong-question/) about this recently, after Llodra won a few matches and re-ignited the s&v debate at the pro...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 12-17-2012, 03:08 PM
Replies: 45
"Got It!" Confusion
Views: 3,657
Posted By penpal
Cindy, if your partner is a good player then I...

Cindy, if your partner is a good player then I think more time playing together might be the simple "cure". This is assuming of course you haven't already been playing together for a long time...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 10-18-2012, 06:45 PM
Replies: 26
To all the club champions
Views: 1,502
Posted By penpal
I used to play a lot of tournaments and my...

I used to play a lot of tournaments and my attitude in a tournament was always, if I was lucky enough to get an easy match then I need to take care of business as quickly as possible so as to save...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 06-06-2012, 06:42 PM
Replies: 30
Rules on Serving (Return man ready)
Views: 2,009
Posted By penpal
A similar situation came up in one my recent...

A similar situation came up in one my recent mixed doubles matches, only it was my partner who was serving and accused of a quick serve.

After every point, the male opponent would strategize with...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 06-03-2012, 05:08 PM
Replies: 33
Forget blue clay, the French Open needs lights, ASAP!
Views: 1,786
Posted By penpal
If we're voting for how we'd like to prioritize...

If we're voting for how we'd like to prioritize proposed improvements, then my vote is for Shot Spot.

And not just on the stadium courts at the French Open - I want to see it added on every court at...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 06-03-2012, 04:59 PM
Replies: 15
Announcing the Score
Views: 1,179
Posted By penpal
I think most players who don't announce the...

I think most players who don't announce the score, and who subsequently get it wrong from time to time fit this description - and that's why it's a pet peeve for the rest of us. Most probably aren't...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 05-31-2012, 07:05 PM
Replies: 38
Should you be able to play down too?
Views: 2,026
Posted By penpal
I can commiserate with you, I really can. But I...

I can commiserate with you, I really can. But I think there are also a lot of people who don't mind at all when they see their opponent in a USTA league match is a lower rated player, as they see it...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 05-31-2012, 07:03 AM
Replies: 38
Should you be able to play down too?
Views: 2,026
Posted By penpal
I think I see the point you're making smarog. The...

I think I see the point you're making smarog. The thing is, USTA league play is supposedly a competition, with the goal being to make it to the next level (e.g., District Championships, Regional...
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 05-30-2012, 07:51 AM
Replies: 217
Poll: Baker-Simon 2nd round Roland Garros
Views: 5,974
Posted By penpal
How good must the Belmont Bruins college team be...

How good must the Belmont Bruins college team be if Baker was/is the Asst. Tennis Coach :)
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 05-30-2012, 07:42 AM
Replies: 217
Poll: Baker-Simon 2nd round Roland Garros
Views: 5,974
Posted By penpal
Why the need on some people's part to declare a...

Why the need on some people's part to declare a definitively better player? One of these guys will be the better player today - that's all that matters in tennis, and in sports. I don't think either...
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 05-30-2012, 07:20 AM
Replies: 217
Poll: Baker-Simon 2nd round Roland Garros
Views: 5,974
Posted By penpal
And here we go, onto a 4th set. Go Brian!!!

And here we go, onto a 4th set.

Go Brian!!!
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 05-30-2012, 06:53 AM
Replies: 217
Poll: Baker-Simon 2nd round Roland Garros
Views: 5,974
Posted By penpal
Regardless of the outcome of this particular...

Regardless of the outcome of this particular match, I think Baker has proven he's a legit high-level player on the tour. Not sure how many years he has in him, and I don't think he'll be threatening...
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 05-30-2012, 06:35 AM
Replies: 217
Poll: Baker-Simon 2nd round Roland Garros
Views: 5,974
Posted By penpal
Not giving up on him yet, but Baker was due for a...

Not giving up on him yet, but Baker was due for a bad day. He's been playing incredibly well, but it's a lot to expect to come back from six years off and beat everyone on the tour.

Still - Go...
Forum: Pros' Racquets and Gear 05-25-2012, 12:05 PM
Replies: 16
What racquet is Bryan Baker using?
Views: 3,710
Posted By penpal
Not sure which racquet exactly, but based on this...

Not sure which racquet exactly, but based on this CNN video (http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/sports/2012/05/24/open-court-brian-baker-comeback-french.cnn) it looks to be a Babolat.
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 05-25-2012, 09:36 AM
Replies: 220
Nice 2012
Views: 6,673
Posted By penpal
Baker Breaks Again (BBA :) )

Baker Breaks Again (BBA :) )
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 05-25-2012, 09:33 AM
Replies: 220
Nice 2012
Views: 6,673
Posted By penpal
I haven't watched many Davy matches, but I think...

I haven't watched many Davy matches, but I think the pusher strategy is actually a pretty good one in this particular match. Baker looks to be inconsistent and Davy seems to be saying, "Well, let's...
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 05-25-2012, 09:29 AM
Replies: 220
Nice 2012
Views: 6,673
Posted By penpal
Baker breaks to take 4-3 lead. Impressive.

Baker breaks to take 4-3 lead. Impressive.
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 05-25-2012, 09:11 AM
Replies: 26
Thank You Captains
Views: 1,575
Posted By penpal
I realize I have no control over the direction of...

I realize I have no control over the direction of this thread, but I meant it simply as a thread where players who appreciate the work their captains do can offer an open "thank you" and I hope it...
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 05-25-2012, 08:52 AM
Replies: 220
Nice 2012
Views: 6,673
Posted By penpal
Tough first set for Baker, but heck of a nice...

Tough first set for Baker, but heck of a nice comeback from 2-5 and two breaks down to make it a competitive set.
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 05-25-2012, 08:35 AM
Replies: 72
Brian Baker won again in Nice
Views: 6,442
Posted By penpal
Baker was down 2-5 and two breaks to Davydenko in...

Baker was down 2-5 and two breaks to Davydenko in the first set - he broke twice and is back on serve at 5-5!!!
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