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Forum: Health & Fitness 09-19-2012, 07:43 AM
Replies: 16
Kettle ball for tennis strength?
Views: 1,524
Posted By Robbnc
This from experience : If you have any doubt...

This from experience : If you have any doubt about your shoulder health , start with the smallest kettlebell you can find and master the technique before you go heavy.
Forum: Health & Fitness 07-20-2012, 06:25 AM
Replies: 31
Advice for "Senior" tennis players????
Views: 3,409
Posted By Robbnc
Nothing borderline about your T level . You are...

Nothing borderline about your T level . You are LOW. Those "normal ranges"
are notorious bull**** . They amount to nothing more than a survey and they include sick individuals, old individuals...
Forum: Health & Fitness 06-12-2012, 09:42 AM
Replies: 19
Senior players - fitness and playing
Views: 1,941
Posted By Robbnc
I just turned 57 last week. I run about 30 miles...

I just turned 57 last week. I run about 30 miles a week and lift 2 times. Over the last 4 years I have had great success with prolotherapy and prp for injuries. But training away from tennis is the...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 06-11-2012, 08:04 AM
Replies: 86
I Hate Pushers And Moonballers!
Views: 4,818
Posted By Robbnc
pretty much sums it up never whine about the...

pretty much sums it up

never whine about the other guys strokes ; if you are better, you will win
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 06-09-2012, 04:05 PM
Replies: 41
Best pros to imitate by stroke
Views: 3,731
Posted By Robbnc
2 handed backhand ..... Chris Evert 1 handed...

2 handed backhand ..... Chris Evert
1 handed backhand ..... Don Budge
serve .... Big Bill Tilden
volleys ........ Bobby Riggs
Forum: Health & Fitness 06-09-2012, 07:14 AM
Replies: 58
Penetrex Cream??? Does this stuff really work?
Views: 39,940
Posted By Robbnc
Really guys ? A topical cream to cure tennis...

Really guys ? A topical cream to cure tennis elbow ? This thread is in bad need of a reality check.
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 06-05-2012, 06:17 PM
Replies: 17
Ich bin ein pusher
Views: 1,084
Posted By Robbnc
Wrong on all counts . It was the second game of...

Wrong on all counts . It was the second game of the match, and HE had already hit two lobs ! And I suspect YOU are a little girl just like him. When you get beat blame it on the other guys shots !
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 06-04-2012, 07:16 AM
Replies: 17
Ich bin ein pusher
Views: 1,084
Posted By Robbnc
Let me add to that, I'm ****ed off now. I am...

Let me add to that, I'm ****ed off now. I am sick and tired of tennis players being "offended" because you don't play "their" game ! Last time I checked you are under no obligation to hit the...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 06-04-2012, 06:59 AM
Replies: 17
Ich bin ein pusher
Views: 1,084
Posted By Robbnc
Feel no shame. Hit whatever shots you need to hit...

Feel no shame. Hit whatever shots you need to hit to win on any given day.
If your opponent is good enough to beat you he will have no problem with your "pushing". Otherwise he deserves to lose.
Forum: Health & Fitness 05-01-2012, 08:28 AM
Replies: 108
Shoulder Surgery Tomorrow!!!
Views: 8,214
Posted By Robbnc
When I had it done about 7 years ago I bought one...

When I had it done about 7 years ago I bought one of those ice-therapy machines off e-bay used for about $50 . That was the single best investment I ever made.
Forum: Health & Fitness 04-29-2012, 11:29 AM
Replies: 45
How come pros don't get tennis elbow?
Views: 4,669
Posted By Robbnc
Pro tennis players DO get tennis elbow. They may...

Pro tennis players DO get tennis elbow. They may be less likely to get it for most of the reasons already mentioned. But just off the top of my head I remember not too long ago Richard Gasquet had...
Forum: Health & Fitness 04-20-2012, 06:44 AM
Replies: 36
Tennis Elbow Surgery
Views: 3,849
Posted By Robbnc
You didn't try prp BEFORE surgery ? Hey I'm not...

You didn't try prp BEFORE surgery ? Hey I'm not anti-surgery, but I would have tried prp 3 or 4 times before I let them cut on my tennis playing elbow.

You could still do it, but don't expect a...
Forum: Health & Fitness 04-12-2012, 10:57 AM
Replies: 43
Achilles Injury
Views: 6,197
Posted By Robbnc
I didn't really delve into the science of it that...

I didn't really delve into the science of it that much. I do remember reading a little on increased blood flow and collagen production. With me it was really just a case of "what have I got to lose".
Forum: Health & Fitness 04-12-2012, 08:36 AM
Replies: 43
Achilles Injury
Views: 6,197
Posted By Robbnc
http://www.livestrong.com/article/147146-eccentric...

http://www.livestrong.com/article/147146-eccentric-exercises-for-achilles-tendonitis/


I don't know if anyone has mentioned this yet or not so there's a link, and you can find many more. My achilles...
Forum: Strings 04-01-2012, 01:31 PM
Replies: 6
What tension for an old guy?
Views: 493
Posted By Robbnc
I used to play with that racquet. I believe the...

I used to play with that racquet.


I believe the formula is ( 100 minus your age x 0 ) + 56
Forum: Odds & Ends 03-02-2012, 07:06 PM
Replies: 9
Poll: Bush League move !
Views: 409
Posted By Robbnc
and I'll bet the "Bush League" is exactly where...

and I'll bet the "Bush League" is exactly where you play semi-pro tennis, there and in your imagination.
Forum: Odds & Ends 03-02-2012, 12:53 PM
Replies: 9
Poll: Bush League move !
Views: 409
Posted By Robbnc
Bush League move !

Yesterday while playing doubles I was serving very , very well. Most service games were over in 4 or 5 serves. My team won 2 sets easily and then we decided to switch up. My former partner knew he...
Forum: Health & Fitness 03-01-2012, 06:23 AM
Replies: 16
30 years of tennis elbow finally cured
Views: 5,247
Posted By Robbnc
Good post . I've always thought too much was...

Good post . I've always thought too much was made of the "good technique" argument. I mean pro tennis players do get TE sometimes and on the other hand I've known guys who play for 30 years with...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 02-23-2012, 10:05 AM
Replies: 22
Slice Backhand vs Netrusher
Views: 1,047
Posted By Robbnc
That works for me too, almost everytime.

That works for me too, almost everytime.
Forum: Health & Fitness 02-23-2012, 09:56 AM
Replies: 16
30 years of tennis elbow finally cured
Views: 5,247
Posted By Robbnc
Yes. My prolo/prp doc did this on a calcium...

Yes. My prolo/prp doc did this on a calcium deposit on my heel. You could hear it breaking.
Forum: Racquets 02-20-2012, 11:26 AM
Replies: 43
Head vs. Wilson Racquets
Views: 6,256
Posted By Robbnc
They aren't that hard to find. I have 2 Microgel...

They aren't that hard to find. I have 2 Microgel MP's with Tk82s grips and love them. It's a whole different racquet with that grip, best of both worlds.

I have a Rebel 95 too with ports and strung...
Forum: References 02-16-2012, 08:03 AM
Replies: 0
Royfrombigd is a great buyer.
Views: 158
Posted By Robbnc
Royfrombigd is a great buyer.

Fast pay and good communication. Iwould buy from or sell to him anytime !
Forum: Racquets 02-05-2012, 06:39 AM
Replies: 28
Control Racket With Power String or Power Racket With Control String?
Views: 1,518
Posted By Robbnc
My thoughts exactly. I switched from APD with RPM...

My thoughts exactly. I switched from APD with RPM to a Rebel 95 with gut. Plenty of power and smooth as butter. But hey , I know that's not for everyone, nothing is.
Forum: Racquets 02-04-2012, 05:17 PM
Replies: 28
Control Racket With Power String or Power Racket With Control String?
Views: 1,518
Posted By Robbnc
And for the record I know a 78 year old with...

And for the record I know a 78 year old with titanium knees who uses one and he is never going to get TE because he never takes a full swing at the ball !
Forum: Racquets 02-04-2012, 04:38 PM
Replies: 28
Control Racket With Power String or Power Racket With Control String?
Views: 1,518
Posted By Robbnc
Yes it is. And that's no generalization. If you...

Yes it is. And that's no generalization. If you cared to look at the facts you'd see it has stiffness rating of 71.... 71 !!!!!! for God's sake ! I'm not knocking Bab's , I still have 2 in my...
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