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Forum: Pros' Racquets and Gear 01-28-2011, 10:47 PM
Replies: 21
head will finally end in grand slam title drought
Views: 1,727
Posted By orangettecoleman
Kuznetsova FO 2009...

Kuznetsova FO 2009...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 01-23-2011, 12:55 AM
Replies: 13
Isner's Game
Views: 970
Posted By orangettecoleman
The reason the wimbledon match went on so long is...

The reason the wimbledon match went on so long is because he has an unreturnable serve but can't return serve. I don't get why guys like him and Karlovic don't just work on returning serves all the...
Forum: Pros' Racquets and Gear 01-23-2011, 12:47 AM
Replies: 9
Santoros racquet in this video
Views: 939
Posted By orangettecoleman
He had a big back stock of flexpoint paintjobs...

He had a big back stock of flexpoint paintjobs which he used for the last few years of his career well after the flexpoints weren't made anymore. I believe it was the pro stock radical or prestige...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 11-29-2010, 11:16 PM
Replies: 177
Poll: Who will win the 2011 Australian Open?
Views: 9,887
Posted By orangettecoleman
It's tough but I think a dark horse like Sod will...

It's tough but I think a dark horse like Sod will win. We're kind of at a weird balancing point where Fed will start to decline soon, Rafa's body will give out, and a lot of guys like Muzz and...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 11-29-2010, 11:07 PM
Replies: 19
Every tennis fan should be happy that federer defeated nadal!
Views: 1,341
Posted By orangettecoleman
Couldn't agree more. Keeps the rivalry relevant....

Couldn't agree more. Keeps the rivalry relevant. The fact that these guys keep pushing each other means everyone else has to improve to get a shot at either of them and it improves the standard of...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 11-29-2010, 11:04 PM
Replies: 48
Poll: If you could magically have any pro's shot...
Views: 1,788
Posted By orangettecoleman
Edberg's volleys, no question. You would win...

Edberg's volleys, no question. You would win points on serve and recieve, and plus putting away wicked volleys is something nobody under 45 seems able to do anymore.
Forum: Pros' Racquets and Gear 06-27-2010, 07:56 AM
Replies: 23
Dent dropped by Adidas
Views: 3,244
Posted By orangettecoleman
He had to switch because Adidas stopped making...

He had to switch because Adidas stopped making clothes in XXXL
Forum: Odds & Ends 06-22-2010, 10:09 PM
Replies: 3
Any hardcore metal fans here?
Views: 279
Posted By orangettecoleman
Listen to quite a bit of underground metal like...

Listen to quite a bit of underground metal like Portal, Blut Aus Nord, Negura Bunget, Drudkh, and so on, mostly black metal. I like some death metal as well. Been listening to Obscura and Intronaut...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 06-19-2010, 08:59 PM
Replies: 15
2h backhand both sides
Views: 871
Posted By orangettecoleman
Depending on how his volleys are, you might want...

Depending on how his volleys are, you might want to bring him to the net and make him volley - If he switches grips for each groundstroke and doesn't practice his one-handed volleys a lot he's...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 06-18-2010, 08:32 AM
Replies: 16
Crosscourt forehands flying long??
Views: 703
Posted By orangettecoleman
You might be hitting the ball too far out in...

You might be hitting the ball too far out in front instead of using the same stroke but adjusting your foot positioning... That always leads to problems for me anyway.
Forum: Former Pro Player Talk 06-18-2010, 08:29 AM
Replies: 29
80s & 90s Men's Tennis Clothes
Views: 9,234
Posted By orangettecoleman
I wish I could get classic tennis shorts! Well...

I wish I could get classic tennis shorts! Well maybe not THAT short, like half-thigh length would be nice. The Daisy Duke look is a bit much, but wearing basketball shorts is too far in the other...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 06-18-2010, 08:24 AM
Replies: 30
Difference between Pros and amateurs
Views: 2,196
Posted By orangettecoleman
In agreement with the other posters here. Billie...

In agreement with the other posters here. Billie Jean King said that the thing that separates professionals from top-level amateurs is anticipation, conditioning and footwork. Many 5.5 players can...
Forum: Former Pro Player Talk 06-16-2010, 10:14 PM
Replies: 68
Gutsy Muster
Views: 4,314
Posted By orangettecoleman
Beyond tennis, Muster's attitude is something to...

Beyond tennis, Muster's attitude is something to apply to life in general. Anyone who has his work ethic is going to excel in any field they choose. It's something to aspire to.
Forum: Former Pro Player Talk 06-16-2010, 10:04 PM
Replies: 9
Welcome back Tom
Views: 585
Posted By orangettecoleman
Awesome. It would be great if he won a couple of...

Awesome. It would be great if he won a couple of little titles against a field of guys 20 years younger... he could probably do it too.
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 06-12-2010, 09:37 PM
Replies: 130
Matchups you would love to see with both players in their primes
Views: 4,467
Posted By orangettecoleman
Bill Tilden vs. Stefan Edberg

Bill Tilden vs. Stefan Edberg
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 06-12-2010, 09:34 AM
Replies: 147
which pro does your playing style most resemble?
Views: 6,712
Posted By orangettecoleman
update: I dropped the OHBH because I couldn't get...

update: I dropped the OHBH because I couldn't get it consistent enough, so now I hit a 2HBH and it's my best shot, hardly need to practice it. Tons of spin and consistent, have some problems with...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 06-09-2010, 08:15 PM
Replies: 13
Learn serve with Western Grip? Is it advisable?
Views: 1,246
Posted By orangettecoleman
If you are hitting the serve with the inside face...

If you are hitting the serve with the inside face of the racquet (the side the base knuckle of your thumb is on) then you are serving with an Eastern Backhand grip, which is good for kick serves and...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 06-09-2010, 06:27 AM
Replies: 53
Serve tips that have really worked for YOU?...
Views: 2,570
Posted By orangettecoleman
maybe the throwing a football comparison is...

maybe the throwing a football comparison is accurate if you're thinking about throwing a 50-yard hail mary pass - up and over.
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 06-08-2010, 09:15 PM
Replies: 30
Tantrums - The guy who scolds himself loudly
Views: 1,717
Posted By orangettecoleman
I just laugh and wave my arms around, or make...

I just laugh and wave my arms around, or make weird "blaaaaagh" noises. I would never swear audibly though, that's kind of lame. Never goes beyond mumbling to myself and waving my arms around though....
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 06-08-2010, 09:09 PM
Replies: 29
Let's face it, no pros in the top 10 plays a "classic" game.
Views: 1,742
Posted By orangettecoleman
Well, Davydenko finishes his forehand over the...

Well, Davydenko finishes his forehand over the shoulder like an 80's player, no WW motion. Kim Clijsters as well. So not ALL pros use the WW motion...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 06-08-2010, 09:05 PM
Replies: 9
How to ABSORB pace when slicing?
Views: 624
Posted By orangettecoleman
I'm aware that he does this, but what I'm trying...

I'm aware that he does this, but what I'm trying to figure out is how he slices hard hit balls versus softer ones. What adjustment would you make to your slice when playing a heavy hitter? Put more...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 06-08-2010, 09:02 PM
Replies: 165
The Nicest Thing An Opponent Has Ever Said To You
Views: 12,972
Posted By orangettecoleman
"You really ripped some backhand winners there!"...

"You really ripped some backhand winners there!" said by a guy who straight setted me, ha ha! He was trying to find something nice to say, I'm sure, but my backhand was really good that day and he...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 06-08-2010, 08:51 PM
Replies: 9
How to ABSORB pace when slicing?
Views: 624
Posted By orangettecoleman
Yeah, I would say it's usually a foot or two over...

Yeah, I would say it's usually a foot or two over the net, sometimes three. I also hit it relatively flat too, but I'm not sure if that contributes to the problem (by giving the ball too much pace)...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 06-08-2010, 08:46 PM
Replies: 53
Serve tips that have really worked for YOU?...
Views: 2,570
Posted By orangettecoleman
Last week I was dinking the ball in through my...

Last week I was dinking the ball in through my league match (it was my first match in over a year so I was just concentrating on not double faulting the whole match away). It got the job done but I...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 06-08-2010, 08:38 PM
Replies: 17
Help. Playstyle for a gimp?
Views: 653
Posted By orangettecoleman
Good job on losing that weight, I know how much...

Good job on losing that weight, I know how much work it takes. Anyway, you could practice your serve a lot until it's a real weapon, that way you will be able to approach and volley or the weak...
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