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Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 06-05-2013, 10:28 AM
Replies: 23
USTA Atlanta getting bizarre
Views: 1,625
Posted By Wakenslam
Sorry CJC but I disagree. Playing a 10 point TB...

Sorry CJC but I disagree. Playing a 10 point TB in lieu of a third set takes the feel out of the match. It also takes fitness out of the equation. Everyone in Atlanta is used to playing full matches....
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 02-28-2013, 07:36 PM
Replies: 45
Helping new players learn the Coman tiebreak procedure
Views: 2,108
Posted By Wakenslam
I don't have a problem with the Coman TB. It...

I don't have a problem with the Coman TB. It allows you to serve on the side you did during the set. As a coach it's easier to teach the Coman. Beginners understand it more easily. Here's a link to a...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 11-10-2012, 08:14 AM
Replies: 87
I'm The Rudest Hooker!
Views: 3,656
Posted By Wakenslam
An opponent jumping over the net after a...

An opponent jumping over the net after a contentious call would cause me to end the match immediately. You can't do that. Period.
Forum: Strings 08-22-2012, 09:13 AM
Replies: 31
Black Widow vs Black Code
Views: 2,730
Posted By Wakenslam
Thumbs up I moved from Red Code to Black Code to RPM Blast...

I moved from Red Code to Black Code to RPM Blast to Black Widow, all 17 gauge. I'm a 4.5. Black Widow cuts like no other string I've used. It puts more spin on the ball. Power is lessened somewhat,...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 06-05-2012, 11:28 AM
Replies: 91
"I'll need to see your license, registration and line-up, Ma'am"
Views: 4,563
Posted By Wakenslam
How about leaving early next time to get to your...

How about leaving early next time to get to your tennis match? Kudos to your team for enforcing the rules. People who are late need to be punished!!! :-)
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 05-07-2012, 07:06 AM
Replies: 13
ALTA Finals and USTA Georgia State Tournament the Same Day
Views: 1,538
Posted By Wakenslam
Add Ultimate Singles Finals to the list for this...

Add Ultimate Singles Finals to the list for this weekend. Crazy!
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 01-16-2012, 07:41 PM
Replies: 64
American Greed(USTA style)
Views: 2,482
Posted By Wakenslam
People, give up. Chatt is going to have a...

People, give up. Chatt is going to have a come-back for every reasonable reply to his rant against USTA. OK I'll try one more time... haha

Chatt - it sounds to me like you're sour over having a...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 01-16-2012, 12:04 PM
Replies: 64
American Greed(USTA style)
Views: 2,482
Posted By Wakenslam
I don't think they changed the rules. I played...

I don't think they changed the rules. I played in a 2-team fall league last year. We understood going in that if a spring league happened, we would have to play the winner for the state invite....
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 01-09-2012, 07:24 PM
Replies: 71
Why doesn't Fed grunt?
Views: 5,405
Posted By Wakenslam
It's because he's not a degenerate.

It's because he's not a degenerate.
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 11-03-2011, 02:57 PM
Replies: 89
Post Your 2012 Record
Views: 4,086
Posted By Wakenslam
So far.... ALTA AA1 Mens: 0-0 (Team won...

So far....

ALTA AA1 Mens: 0-0 (Team won city)
ALTA AA3 Mens: 1-1 (1 loss at line 2, 1 win at line 3) 5th place in the division
ALTA AA3 Mixed: 1-5 at line 1(2nd place in the division, lost in 1st...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 08-24-2011, 06:07 AM
Replies: 11
USTA Atlanta 3rd set 10pt Tie-break
Views: 791
Posted By Wakenslam
The 10 pointer has it's place. During tournaments...

The 10 pointer has it's place. During tournaments when you're playing two or three matches per day it's necessary I guess. During the regular season it's a complete joke. It takes fitness right out...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 08-19-2011, 06:02 AM
Replies: 10
Catching the service toss
Views: 864
Posted By Wakenslam
Is it really that difficult to toss a ball up in...

Is it really that difficult to toss a ball up in the air consistently? Perhaps you're doing it wrong. Use your fingers, not your palm.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKq4vLEi4xs
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 08-07-2011, 06:19 AM
Replies: 41
Guy refusing to come to my court...
Views: 2,774
Posted By Wakenslam
I'd say take the default. If he won't drive as...

I'd say take the default. If he won't drive as agreed in the league rules then the problems won't stop there.

I had the same exact thing happen to me in Ultimate singles last year. I agreed to meet...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 08-03-2011, 04:53 AM
Replies: 57
I don't understand how any male can prefer women's tennis?!
Views: 3,885
Posted By Wakenslam
I don't mind watching a women's match every now...

I don't mind watching a women's match every now and then, but usually have to turn the volume down. All the screaming is simply ridiculous.

As far as comparing the level of play to men's tennis,...
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 07-08-2011, 10:05 AM
Replies: 2
Need New Clamps for an Alpha II Ultra Edge III
Views: 416
Posted By Wakenslam
Need New Clamps for an Alpha II Ultra Edge III

Does anyone know where I might be able to find new clamps for an Alpha II Ultra Edge III? Any help would be much appreciated!
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 06-22-2011, 08:40 AM
Replies: 76
What to do when you are 100% SURE the ball was in?
Views: 4,299
Posted By Wakenslam
I've found that when guys make a bad call against...

I've found that when guys make a bad call against me it's often purely to get under my skin because they are losing. I just move on and act like nothing happened. Usually the momentum immediately...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 06-13-2011, 04:02 PM
Replies: 4
Destin,FL tennis partner needed
Views: 722
Posted By Wakenslam
If I ever get back to Destin I'll hit you up. ...

If I ever get back to Destin I'll hit you up. I'm a 4.5, if that's good enough. :-)

Good luck with your search.
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 06-12-2011, 08:34 AM
Replies: 4
Destin,FL tennis partner needed
Views: 722
Posted By Wakenslam
Do you know anyone over at Hidden Dunes? It's...

Do you know anyone over at Hidden Dunes? It's right next door to Topsl. Myke runs a great program over there. You may be able to find someone thereto hit...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 05-24-2011, 07:32 PM
Replies: 24
Why doesn't ALTA go national?
Views: 1,397
Posted By Wakenslam
I've played ALTA for about 75 seasons and USTA...

I've played ALTA for about 75 seasons and USTA for about 10, and in my opinion ALTA has a way better ranking system. It isn't perfect, just better. The best part is being able to play with your...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 05-24-2011, 07:24 PM
Replies: 34
8.0 Mixed Teams should not allow 4.5 players
Views: 1,862
Posted By Wakenslam
I play 8.0 mixed combo and our best three teams...

I play 8.0 mixed combo and our best three teams are 4.5 men/3.5 women. We won city last season and have an even stronger team this season. All our players except 1 new woman are computer rated. I...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 04-18-2011, 05:59 PM
Replies: 46
Anyone playing Ultimate Tennis currently?
Views: 2,380
Posted By Wakenslam
For singles definitely stick to Ultimate. For...

For singles definitely stick to Ultimate. For doubles T2 has the most players right now, although Ultimate could overtake them soon.
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 04-18-2011, 05:53 PM
Replies: 42
Let the Drama Begin
Views: 2,057
Posted By Wakenslam
Going back to the original problem, which is a...

Going back to the original problem, which is a team member's lack of willingness to swallow his pride and cheer on his teammates. If I were captaining the team I would get this guy off the team as...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 04-18-2011, 10:41 AM
Replies: 46
Anyone playing Ultimate Tennis currently?
Views: 2,380
Posted By Wakenslam
I played 2 season of singles last year - trying...

I played 2 season of singles last year - trying out doubles this spring.

What level and area of town are you?
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 04-07-2011, 01:32 PM
Replies: 73
Hitting People with the ball.
Views: 3,938
Posted By Wakenslam
I think in men's singles and doubles it's totally...

I think in men's singles and doubles it's totally fine to hit at people. If they don't like it they should back off the net!

Mixed is a different story. I never hit directly at the woman on...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 03-09-2011, 09:42 AM
Replies: 14
Combo Doubles Southern Sectionals
Views: 1,445
Posted By Wakenslam
Wait a second, a former world ranked pro can be...

Wait a second, a former world ranked pro can be rated a 4.5? Something's not right here.
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