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Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

05-20-2013, 08:57 AM

Replies: 11

Rookie trying to improve the serve

Views: 478

Posted By samarai

it took me 2 years of playing 3- 4 times per week...

it took me 2 years of playing 3- 4 times per week to have any confidence in my serve.I was also practicing it 2-3 times per week. First thing to work on is the toss. A video would do wonders as it...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

05-15-2013, 06:01 AM

Replies: 14

Finding your game

Views: 588

Posted By samarai

To play consistent doubles, you need to find a...

To play consistent doubles, you need to find a consistent partner. You are only as good as your weakest partner. Sometimes it is frustrating.

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

05-06-2013, 05:38 AM

Replies: 58

Hitting Vid - Advice, thoughts, criticisms, rants?

Views: 1,875

Posted By samarai

First, how long have u played tennis, what level...

First, how long have u played tennis, what level would you rate yourself, and how long has he coached u.

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

05-01-2013, 06:11 AM

Replies: 21

How often do you play/ practice tennis?

Views: 665

Posted By samarai

Mid 40's, since my kids are older I play at the...

Mid 40's, since my kids are older I play at the local playground 5-6 times per week 2 hour sessions.

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

04-30-2013, 05:47 AM

Replies: 30

Why are forehands the more comfortable/better shot?

Views: 1,112

Posted By samarai

You have more muscles on the front of your arm....

You have more muscles on the front of your arm. Get more power and control from the forehand.

Forum: Strings

04-28-2013, 09:53 AM

Replies: 40

What should I be using?

Views: 1,165

Posted By samarai

Pick one racket and stick with it, strings also....

Pick one racket and stick with it, strings also. Your game will naturally revolve around the combo. Otherwise you will spend a lifetime testing new gear. I'm a 3.5-4 player like yourself and have...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

04-26-2013, 06:40 AM

Replies: 26

Tennis Doubles Tip

Views: 1,089

Posted By samarai

Unfortunately, you are only as good as your...

Unfortunately, you are only as good as your doubles partner. Had an older gentleman as a partner yesterday and got double bageled by an opposing team that with a decent partner I can beat on most...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

04-26-2013, 06:35 AM

Replies: 44

Who has taken an extended work-break to focus on tennis?

Views: 1,608

Posted By samarai

With any activity, if you are not playing for...

With any activity, if you are not playing for money, then u are playing for fun.

Forum: Strings

04-24-2013, 07:21 AM

Replies: 2

Stringing Gut

Views: 328

Posted By samarai

Stringing Gut

Going to string my first full bed of gut on a Dunlop Bio 400. Usually I like my multis (multifeel) strung at 63-64lb's, would hit great for 2-3 weeks then it just goes downhill. Wondered how much...

Forum: Racquets

04-24-2013, 07:14 AM

Replies: 14

Help for a complete newb!

Views: 413

Posted By samarai

Demoing is really not going to help if you dont...

Demoing is really not going to help if you dont have a feel for what you want. A complete newb is not going to be able to tell what he likes after hitting a couple of rackets for one week. Take...

Forum: For Sale or Trade

04-24-2013, 06:14 AM

Replies: 5

2 x Dunlop Biomimetic 400 Tour - 4 1/4

Views: 241

Posted By samarai

racket

Ill take racket 1. email me

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

04-18-2013, 05:56 AM

Replies: 51

High School Tennis

Views: 1,822

Posted By samarai

These guys are easily 4.0 and likely lower 4.5....

These guys are easily 4.0 and likely lower 4.5. They would give a 4.0 team in my area that went to regionals a pretty good run for there money.

Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines

04-16-2013, 05:43 AM

Replies: 9

How much should i sell my stringer for?

Views: 592

Posted By samarai

I wont pay any more than 50 percent of what it...

I wont pay any more than 50 percent of what it would be if purchased new. So if you can get 50-60 percent of a new item then I would take the offer.

Forum: Strings

04-14-2013, 07:54 AM

Replies: 32

How to tell if poly strings are dead?

Views: 2,295

Posted By samarai

There are players at my court that will play with...

There are players at my court that will play with poly until it breaks. In fact having conversations with them, they actually sring with poly because they feel it never breaks. They are a little...

Forum: Strings

04-14-2013, 07:52 AM

Replies: 32

How to tell if poly strings are dead?

Views: 2,295

Posted By samarai

Forum: Strings

04-11-2013, 06:58 AM

Replies: 8

What is a good tool to time when to restring a racquet?

Views: 349

Posted By samarai

Restringing

If you play enough your play will ultimately decide when to restring. When my baseline shots start to go long or my volleys just dont feel crisp, its time to restring.

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

04-10-2013, 05:46 AM

Replies: 49

We Need A Stiffer Penalty

Views: 2,503

Posted By samarai

The other side makes the call. There net player...

The other side makes the call. There net player is still closer to the ball than u are. U may assume its in but if they call it out, I just go to the next point.

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

04-09-2013, 08:15 AM

Replies: 144

A moral dilemma

Views: 4,681

Posted By samarai

I can see if you were playing doubles, then...

I can see if you were playing doubles, then certainly I wont pair up with somebody I detest. But this is singles, just go out there and beat him.

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

04-03-2013, 05:34 AM

Replies: 24

Why do things change overnight?

Views: 838

Posted By samarai

Yes the serve is the worst stroke for us...

Yes the serve is the worst stroke for us recreational hacks. I can play great one day and come back the next and have to patty cake the thing in just to start a point. Once you start to question it,...

Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines

03-30-2013, 06:02 AM

Replies: 156

Hard to learn how to string?

Views: 4,653

Posted By samarai

If u can afford it get a better stringer, will...

If u can afford it get a better stringer, will make the process much more efficient. However nothing wrong with klippermate. I had one for a year before upgrade. Not rocket science, string 2 rackets...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

03-30-2013, 05:51 AM

Replies: 72

Called out for poor behavior today!

Views: 3,121

Posted By samarai

If I wanted to play with a child I would have...

If I wanted to play with a child I would have bought my kids with me. Sorry but once u act like a child, I'm out if there. There are some of these types on our courts and after awhile they just end...

Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines

03-28-2013, 07:02 AM

Replies: 23

Difference between a cheap stringing machine and expensive

Views: 1,719

Posted By samarai

stringer

I agree and the klippermate will just suffice, but if you are into tennis like most of those who posts on here ( play competitively 4-5 times per week) whats another 400 ( comparing the klippermate...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

03-28-2013, 06:31 AM

Replies: 41

Which partner would you rather have in mixed?

Views: 1,300

Posted By samarai

For mixed, I want a lady who is comfortable at...

For mixed, I want a lady who is comfortable at the net. Groundstrokes and serves are secondary.Thats the winning formula on most teams.

Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines

03-26-2013, 07:18 AM

Replies: 23

Difference between a cheap stringing machine and expensive

Views: 1,719

Posted By samarai

Get it if u can. I just got a fixed clamp gamma...

Get it if u can. I just got a fixed clamp gamma and its a joy to string. The klippermate I had before did the job, I'm just able to do the same job maybe 10-15 min faster. I was happy with the...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

03-19-2013, 06:46 AM

Replies: 33

Please critique these points

Views: 934

Posted By samarai

Most important thing is the serve. If you have a...

Most important thing is the serve. If you have a good and consistent serve, and you'll win 50% of your points easily. This is where u get the most bang for your buck. Looks like u are patty caking...

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