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Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 05-15-2013, 02:52 AM
Replies: 37
More firm grip for volleys?
Views: 1,187
Posted By theblueark
Pat Rafter in the FYB course says that's how he...

Pat Rafter in the FYB course says that's how he hits volleys too. Apart from those at the ankles. He always tries to keep the eye level the same as the racquet level on volleys.

In talking about...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 05-07-2013, 10:38 PM
Replies: 19
Righty: can serve left, can't serve right
Views: 667
Posted By theblueark
I've always had this problem and it still comes...

I've always had this problem and it still comes back when I have long periods without practice. What works for me is instead of mentally aiming for the right corner of the serve box, I mentally aim...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 05-07-2013, 08:45 PM
Replies: 31
Anyone planning on doing the Rafter course?
Views: 1,638
Posted By theblueark
Oh lol. Still, looking forward to their release :)

Oh lol. Still, looking forward to their release :)
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 05-07-2013, 07:46 PM
Replies: 31
Anyone planning on doing the Rafter course?
Views: 1,638
Posted By theblueark
Flea, a friend asked me how many videos there are...

Flea, a friend asked me how many videos there are in total, so I thought you might be interested too. There are 35 videos to be released in week 1. Not sure how many will be in weeks 2 through 4.

I...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 05-05-2013, 08:02 AM
Replies: 31
Anyone planning on doing the Rafter course?
Views: 1,638
Posted By theblueark
So far he hasn't launched into week 1, but there...

So far he hasn't launched into week 1, but there are 2 starter videos. One is on the serve and the other on volleys. Pat has some interesting things to say about the volley that goes against what...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 05-04-2013, 07:39 AM
Replies: 31
Anyone planning on doing the Rafter course?
Views: 1,638
Posted By theblueark
Yes, I got them just like this one, as they were...

Yes, I got them just like this one, as they were released. He releases them in sections and if you input your email to join the mailing list, you will receive an email each time new videos are...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 05-03-2013, 06:21 PM
Replies: 31
Anyone planning on doing the Rafter course?
Views: 1,638
Posted By theblueark
I don't have the Bryan Brothers course but I do...

I don't have the Bryan Brothers course but I do have tennis ninja and singles playbook.

In my experience, his format and style of teaching is good. But don't expect any personalization. His style of...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 09-27-2012, 07:38 PM
Replies: 101
FYB's Singles Playbook
Views: 12,001
Posted By theblueark
Oops, both of you have short first names haha. I...

Oops, both of you have short first names haha. I was picturing you in my mind when I typed that but I somehow typed his name.



I think the idea is to spend a bit of effort taking note what kind of...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 09-26-2012, 04:11 PM
Replies: 101
FYB's Singles Playbook
Views: 12,001
Posted By theblueark
How much learning strategy will help you depends...

How much learning strategy will help you depends on how far behind in your knowledge you are.

I guess everyone has a different definition of "strategy". For me, "strategy" is anything that isn't...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 09-26-2012, 06:05 AM
Replies: 101
FYB's Singles Playbook
Views: 12,001
Posted By theblueark
So say out of 10 points, I win 9 through waiting...

So say out of 10 points, I win 9 through waiting for my opponent to screw up. And that 1 point out of 10, I win through using a strategy I formulated for a particular opponent.

I'd take that 1...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 09-07-2012, 05:14 PM
Replies: 101
FYB's Singles Playbook
Views: 12,001
Posted By theblueark
Nice to see you here, Will. To give some context,...

Nice to see you here, Will. To give some context, when I first started tennis with zero knowledge, I learnt EVERYTHING (forehand, backhad, etc) from the FYB free videos. Never had a coach. I loved...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 09-07-2012, 09:27 AM
Replies: 101
FYB's Singles Playbook
Views: 12,001
Posted By theblueark
I honestly don't remember much of what was in...

I honestly don't remember much of what was in Singles Playbook. The content was pretty bad, especially compared to his previous product, Tennis Ninja (which was excellent, I felt). I do remember...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 09-06-2012, 04:50 AM
Replies: 101
FYB's Singles Playbook
Views: 12,001
Posted By theblueark
I have the Singles Playbook and a couple of other...

I have the Singles Playbook and a couple of other courses I purchased. Singles Playbook is one of Will's weakest products, I don't recommend it at all.

Also, these days he seems focused on pumping...
Forum: Racquets 07-09-2012, 04:00 PM
Replies: 269
Pro kennex Q tour kinetic fantastic
Views: 29,970
Posted By theblueark
I from the low tension poly camp, previously used...

I from the low tension poly camp, previously used the ki5 with rpm blast at 35lb. I tried 35lb and 30lb on the Qtour and I'm preferring the 30lb one, probably because the 18x20 pattern is stiffer...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 07-02-2012, 08:07 PM
Replies: 105
Heavier rackets generate more power
Views: 6,760
Posted By theblueark
If you can swing both at the same speed, you'll...

If you can swing both at the same speed, you'll get more power.

I've always maintained that it is stroke dependent. For baseline bashing, the ideal weight is one where you are able to maximize the...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 06-06-2012, 07:33 AM
Replies: 284
Thank you Oscar Wegnar!
Views: 15,254
Posted By theblueark
That's an interesting one, thanks for sharing....

That's an interesting one, thanks for sharing. Will Hamilton has lots of nice videos.

It piqued my curiosity so I went to youtube and searched for "Agassi rally" and the first video on the list was...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 06-04-2012, 03:05 PM
Replies: 284
Thank you Oscar Wegnar!
Views: 15,254
Posted By theblueark
Your links show specific instances of stances and...

Your links show specific instances of stances and strokes, no? You purposefully look for instances where the pros do contrary to what they usually do. I have spent my time editing a video so we can...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 06-04-2012, 08:28 AM
Replies: 284
Thank you Oscar Wegnar!
Views: 15,254
Posted By theblueark
Tadaa, I'm psychic, no video. You're the one with...

Tadaa, I'm psychic, no video. You're the one with nothing to contribute.

I have contributed a video of a rally between Federer and Blake showing they take the racquet back on the bounce on a thread...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 06-02-2012, 08:46 AM
Replies: 284
Thank you Oscar Wegnar!
Views: 15,254
Posted By theblueark
Haha you're so funny you kill me. I made a...

Haha you're so funny you kill me. I made a mistake, a typo.

See how easy it is to admit to a mistake? I'm not sure what you find so difficult about it.

Now go watch a video of any rally between 2...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 06-01-2012, 07:21 PM
Replies: 284
Thank you Oscar Wegnar!
Views: 15,254
Posted By theblueark
Lol I haven't read suresh's posts in a while but...

Lol I haven't read suresh's posts in a while but his posts have not become any less ********.

Quick, post a rally between federer and anyone and count how many times federer does (1) and how many...
Forum: Racquets 05-28-2012, 06:48 PM
Replies: 269
Pro kennex Q tour kinetic fantastic
Views: 29,970
Posted By theblueark
OMG that makes so much sense. Q5, not QS! I got...

OMG that makes so much sense. Q5, not QS! I got tricked by the font :shock:
Forum: Racquets 05-28-2012, 02:48 AM
Replies: 269
Pro kennex Q tour kinetic fantastic
Views: 29,970
Posted By theblueark
I agree. I wasn't saying these 4 are very...

I agree. I wasn't saying these 4 are very similar, I was showing the closest offering each brand had to the q tour. I was originally heavily considering the prestige and storm before they announced...
Forum: Racquets 05-27-2012, 07:54 PM
Replies: 269
Pro kennex Q tour kinetic fantastic
Views: 29,970
Posted By theblueark
The closest models on the big 3 would be: Head...

The closest models on the big 3 would be:

Head YOUTEK IG Prestige Midplus
Lighter, lower swingweight, less head light.

Babolat Pure Storm Ltd. GT
Lighter, lower swingweight, no flat beam. Note that...
Forum: Racquets 05-24-2012, 07:43 AM
Replies: 269
Pro kennex Q tour kinetic fantastic
Views: 29,970
Posted By theblueark
Actually I have no idea what my true rating is...

Actually I have no idea what my true rating is because I have not played in any rated tournaments. I do know I tend to beat players who rate themselves 3.0 here, and have lost to a few players who...
Forum: Racquets 05-23-2012, 08:08 AM
Replies: 269
Pro kennex Q tour kinetic fantastic
Views: 29,970
Posted By theblueark
The distributer in Singapore has not heard of the...

The distributer in Singapore has not heard of the QS yet but I showed him the QS specs on the place card on the Q tour. I was actually more interested in the QS as it seemed more similar to the Ki 5...
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