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Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

05-21-2013, 03:43 PM

Replies: 41

High elbow on serve

Views: 2,244

Posted By Raul_SJ

Don't see how low elbow at trophy should have ...

Don't see how low elbow at trophy should have any effect on the spin.

You are still getting to the same racquet drop position whether you're using a high or low elbow at trophy.

And from that...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

05-21-2013, 03:28 PM

Replies: 41

High elbow on serve

Views: 2,244

Posted By Raul_SJ

I want to try for that high elbow finish after...

I want to try for that high elbow finish after contact like Sampras has...

Are his shoulders low, high, or inline at the trophy position?

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

05-21-2013, 02:23 AM

Replies: 41

High elbow on serve

Views: 2,244

Posted By Raul_SJ

Novak Djokovic Serve Technique: The Big...

Novak Djokovic Serve Technique: The Big Change

www.optimumtennis.net

In the past, his elbow was too low in this trophy position. This increased the distance his racket head had to travel to get to...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

05-21-2013, 02:09 AM

Replies: 41

High elbow on serve

Views: 2,244

Posted By Raul_SJ

^ Yes, that makes sense... Note: corrected typo...

^ Yes, that makes sense...

Note: corrected typo in my original post:
meant to write "why is having a low elbow at the trophy position a problem?"

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

05-20-2013, 11:19 PM

Replies: 41

High elbow on serve

Views: 2,244

Posted By Raul_SJ

Yes, this makes sense. I think Djokovic used to...

Yes, this makes sense.

I think Djokovic used to have this low elbow trophy position but has since corrected it.

But I am curious ... as long as one eventually gets to the "racquet drop" position ,...

Forum: Racquets

05-17-2013, 02:50 PM

Replies: 2

Help to ID this Dunlop Racquet

Views: 380

Posted By Raul_SJ

Help to ID this Dunlop Racquet

Which Dunlop model is being used in this video?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N63avmabCws&feature=player_embedded

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

05-16-2013, 09:56 AM

Replies: 539

anyone tried the 11 to 5 "Rafter kicker"?

Views: 24,333

Posted By Raul_SJ

It is a feel. You're not going to impart topspin...

It is a feel.

You're not going to impart topspin on the ball by swinging from 11-5. You have to brush up on the ball in an 8-2 swing path.

I suspect high speed video analysis will show that the...

Forum: General Pro Player Discussion

05-15-2013, 09:23 PM

Replies: 16

Why did Murray retire in a match that he had a chance to win??

Views: 1,241

Posted By Raul_SJ

Why did Murray retire in a match that he had a chance to win??

Didn't see the match but apparently Murray took the second set and the match was competitive.

"I pulled out because there was a good chance I would be playing tomorrow if I got through. As it is,...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

05-12-2013, 11:22 PM

Replies: 31

Any tips for my serve?

Views: 2,209

Posted By Raul_SJ

Since you are having trouble getting the right...

Since you are having trouble getting the right leg to kick backward, try it with just a shadow swing.

Are you able to do it correctly with a shadow swing?

Post a video of your shadow swing. It...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

05-10-2013, 09:21 AM

Replies: 19

Righty: can serve left, can't serve right

Views: 569

Posted By Raul_SJ

I am also having a similar problem with the serve...

I am also having a similar problem with the serve -- all my flat serves are going down the T from the Deuce court and wide in the Ad.

I am trying the following approach:

The important point to...

Forum: Health & Fitness

05-07-2013, 09:12 AM

Replies: 85

Another Meniscectomy/Arthritis Patient

Views: 2,521

Posted By Raul_SJ

Thanks PostureGuy and RogueFlip for the...

Thanks PostureGuy and RogueFlip for the information.

It's quite remarkable to see the patient's before/after x-rays and how the joint space has returned to normal after undergoing Egoscue...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

05-04-2013, 04:11 PM

Replies: 126

question about ball toss for kick serve

Views: 3,213

Posted By Raul_SJ

Not true. Did you see the video, with the sound...

Not true.

Did you see the video, with the sound on?

Check it out at 03:13

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=jSD62Mqu57M#t=193s

Rafter talking about his first serve : "I'll...

Forum: Health & Fitness

05-04-2013, 03:14 AM

Replies: 85

Another Meniscectomy/Arthritis Patient

Views: 2,521

Posted By Raul_SJ

If it's bone on bone, that means the articular...

If it's bone on bone, that means the articular cartilage has worn out.

And given that the body cannot regenerate articular cartilage, how could the joint space come back to normal?

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

05-03-2013, 03:32 PM

Replies: 126

question about ball toss for kick serve

Views: 3,213

Posted By Raul_SJ

That is also a valid strategy. I think Rafter is...

That is also a valid strategy.

I think Rafter is going for both disguise and placement by hitting flat and spin with the same toss . The tradeoff is that he won't get as much spin with a less...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

05-03-2013, 06:46 AM

Replies: 126

question about ball toss for kick serve

Views: 3,213

Posted By Raul_SJ

There is something to be said for having the same...

There is something to be said for having the same toss (or essentially the same toss) for first and second serves.

As pointed out in the FYB video lesson, Rafter believes his opponents put...

Forum: Health & Fitness

05-01-2013, 05:33 PM

Replies: 85

Another Meniscectomy/Arthritis Patient

Views: 2,521

Posted By Raul_SJ

Thanks for the response. I can understand how a...

Thanks for the response.

I can understand how a sudden twisting injury can damage the meniscus in a person with normal articular cartilage.

But I wasn't clear how age-onset osteoarthritis, caused...

Forum: Health & Fitness

05-01-2013, 04:09 PM

Replies: 85

Another Meniscectomy/Arthritis Patient

Views: 2,521

Posted By Raul_SJ

Thanks CharlieF for the info. In the typical...

Thanks CharlieF for the info.

In the typical progression of knee osteoarthritis (caused by wear and tear over time as opposed to a specific injury), is the erosion of meniscus preceded by the...

Forum: Health & Fitness

05-01-2013, 12:09 AM

Replies: 48

Arthroscopic knee surgery for arthritis.

Views: 3,901

Posted By Raul_SJ

Thanks for the update and congratulations on your...

Thanks for the update and congratulations on your progress.

It seems that full straightening and bending of the knee means that the medial meniscal tear has been resolved...

Did you have an MRI to...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

04-29-2013, 03:02 AM

Replies: 1

Rafter's "Consistent Toss" Video

Views: 365

Posted By Raul_SJ

Rafter's "Consistent Toss" Video

Rafter recommends tossing with the arm moving in a straight line.

Video link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=8IFd6TUXWTk#t=258s

How is it possible to toss into the court...

Forum: Health & Fitness

04-28-2013, 10:23 PM

Replies: 3

Blocked Eustatian Tube

Views: 287

Posted By Raul_SJ

Blocked Eustachian Tube

Ear Doctor told me to take a breath and blow while pinching the nostrils. It works for a few minutes but then is blocked up again.

I don't have any sinus allergies or infections. I can hear alright...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

04-27-2013, 04:58 AM

Replies: 83

How to deal with slice?

Views: 6,885

Posted By Raul_SJ

Played a guy who used a sliced backhand which did...

Played a guy who used a sliced backhand which did not give me much trouble.

But he used a sliced forehand from the baseline which curved out wide and I couldn't even get a racket on it. Tremendous...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

04-26-2013, 11:06 PM

Replies: 539

anyone tried the 11 to 5 "Rafter kicker"?

Views: 24,333

Posted By Raul_SJ

I also tried out this 11-5 serve for a little...

I also tried out this 11-5 serve for a little bit.

I normally brush up from 8-2 and that's what I used for most of the match.

A few times I tried to visualize and hit "11-5" . Sometimes I shanked...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

04-26-2013, 04:39 PM

Replies: 539

anyone tried the 11 to 5 "Rafter kicker"?

Views: 24,333

Posted By Raul_SJ

Rafter looks to be in excellent physical shape...

Rafter looks to be in excellent physical shape and still has a great serve.

Rafter commented to Will that the four "first serves" he hit were in the 110-115 mph range (and he as a pro definitely...

Forum: Shoes and Apparel

04-24-2013, 02:22 PM

Replies: 5

What type of shoes is Gael Monfils wearing in this 2009 video?

Views: 827

Posted By Raul_SJ

Thanks... It looks like a similar color is not...

Thanks...

It looks like a similar color is not currently available.

http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/catpage-MSNIKE.html

Forum: Shoes and Apparel

04-24-2013, 12:49 PM

Replies: 5

What type of shoes is Gael Monfils wearing in this 2009 video?

Views: 827

Posted By Raul_SJ

What type of shoes is Gael Monfils wearing in this 2009 video?

What type of shoes is Gael Monfils wearing in this 2009 video?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkUSTi4U7Io

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