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Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk

02-04-2013, 03:53 PM

Replies: 56

Does anyone find this odd?

Views: 2,734

Posted By tennis1970

Though the rules may have been followed... It...

Though the rules may have been followed... It still is a judgement call by the USTA to "reward" the player for a display of poor sportsmanship/bad court conduct. I personally would disagree with the...

Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk

10-01-2012, 04:14 PM

Replies: 37

Lucky Dad

Views: 3,566

Posted By tennis1970

I like this post. While I agree, tennis can be...

I like this post. While I agree, tennis can be serious for some families...at the end of the day we should be thankful our kids can play...regardless of the level. There are many kids who can't play...

Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk

05-27-2012, 11:11 AM

Replies: 17

Easter Bowl 2013?

Views: 2,508

Posted By tennis1970

Rancho las palmas said 2012 was the last year...

Rancho las palmas said 2012 was the last year they are holding it. So if it exists in 2013 it is at another venue

Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk

04-30-2012, 08:38 PM

Replies: 114

Cheating

Views: 10,657

Posted By tennis1970

I agree. Reputation builds fast. While the...

I agree. Reputation builds fast. While the cheater may get a quick gain and win the match... In the end the cheater loses
I have noticed very early on the kids know who these cheaters are. Often they...

Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk

12-18-2011, 11:38 AM

Replies: 82

Easter Bowl/Winter Nats Futures

Views: 4,998

Posted By tennis1970

At USTA RTC I heard big changes coming in 2014...

At USTA RTC I heard big changes coming in 2014 when the plan to re-do the geographic sections (going to fewer). If so, my assumption would be the tournament structure would change since the USTA will...

Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk

09-15-2011, 03:39 PM

Replies: 22

How should a player respond when his opponent won't follow the rules?

Views: 1,850

Posted By tennis1970

It does matter because that is the RULE. It also...

It does matter because that is the RULE. It also is a rule that if you have two service faults the point is awarded to your opponent. Why follow some rules and not the others?? My opinion is that...

Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk

02-08-2011, 02:01 PM

Replies: 9

6 boy draw ?

Views: 957

Posted By tennis1970

in some sections, if there are 6 or fewer kids in...

in some sections, if there are 6 or fewer kids in a division they will play round robin. I think that is better than playing a regular draw (more matches guaranteed!). you should check your section's...

Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk

10-28-2010, 06:06 PM

Replies: 27

$190.0 entry fee wow

Views: 2,882

Posted By tennis1970

Www.mcbtennis.org Click tournaments Check out...

Www.mcbtennis.org
Click tournaments
Check out 2010 international little mo

Entry fee is $190.00

Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk

10-27-2010, 04:37 PM

Replies: 27

$190.0 entry fee wow

Views: 2,882

Posted By tennis1970

Yes. that's the heftiest Little Mo fee I've seen....

Yes. that's the heftiest Little Mo fee I've seen.
They did add a 12s division USTA sanctioned to try to draw in more players for the "international" event.

Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk

10-06-2010, 11:49 AM

Replies: 9

what does Wilson full sponsorship includes?

Views: 1,348

Posted By tennis1970

Racquets- depends on age. You get more racquets...

Racquets- depends on age. You get more racquets if you are older. The minimum on the contract is 4 racquets for the younger kids.
Bags
Shoes
String- allowance also age dependent (more string for the...

Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk

08-15-2010, 07:57 AM

Replies: 21

Boys 12-14 Hard court Nationals

Views: 2,161

Posted By tennis1970

Boys 12's: I was there as I am a coach and saw...

Boys 12's:

I was there as I am a coach and saw almost every match...

Robert Levine (3) won the tournament and he was the favorite actually. The 1 and 2 seeds Kodali and Sharma are two Indian...

Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk

08-13-2010, 12:36 PM

Replies: 86

Drastic cutback in Junior Tournaments for 2010

Views: 7,740

Posted By tennis1970

I just looked. To get into a 14s opens they FIRST...

I just looked. To get into a 14s opens they FIRST take the top 32 applicants from the 12s which are at least ranked 200. Then they fill it with the 14s applicants. My guess they will cut the number...

Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk

08-13-2010, 12:29 PM

Replies: 86

Drastic cutback in Junior Tournaments for 2010

Views: 7,740

Posted By tennis1970

COMMENT: Their argument around strength of field...

COMMENT: Their argument around strength of field is completely flawed. It does not take into consideration the kids that just recently aged up and that are more than good enough to compete in the...

Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk

08-10-2010, 03:23 AM

Replies: 26

Tennis Recruiting.net Question

Views: 2,814

Posted By tennis1970

Why do they not include the summer USTA team...

Why do they not include the summer USTA team event(level 2)?? The kids get individual usta points for matches just like any other tourney??? They are wins......

Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk

07-20-2010, 03:59 AM

Replies: 71

Can Mcenroe Academy succeed ?

Views: 6,081

Posted By tennis1970

Also in Europe they don't have to travel far. One...

Also in Europe they don't have to travel far. One to two hours by train can get them to four, 5, 6 different countries depending where you start. So kids can play tournaments " all over" without much...

Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk

07-05-2010, 12:41 PM

Replies: 27

Big changes for USTA tournaments in 2011

Views: 3,197

Posted By tennis1970

Many of the open draws don't even fill. Some even...

Many of the open draws don't even fill. Some even extend the deadline and get kids into the draw that shouldn't probably be there. Folks don't want to travel for a noncompetitive match. Fewer in the...

Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk

06-29-2010, 08:06 PM

Replies: 5

teaching a junior better footwork

Views: 1,415

Posted By tennis1970

you can try drills on the court (get ideas from...

you can try drills on the court (get ideas from the web or books) or do things like ladder and cone drills.
I think the better option is to cross train in another activity in order to make the...

Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk

06-07-2010, 05:58 AM

Replies: 18

USTA officials and their functions

Views: 1,496

Posted By tennis1970

People will complain both ways...either they...

People will complain both ways...either they complain that there is no USTA official or they complain about the one that was there.
There definately are some inconsistencies...which should be...

Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk

06-02-2010, 04:18 PM

Replies: 22

# of racquet to bring to tournament

Views: 2,183

Posted By tennis1970

You probably don't need more than 2...

You probably don't need more than 2 racquets...but more importantly PACK YOUR OWN STRING. Often the clubs will rake you during a tournament for string/stringing. If you have your own string you only...

Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk

05-24-2010, 02:35 PM

Replies: 12

No Add Scoring (NAS)

Views: 1,107

Posted By tennis1970

contrary to popular belief (ie tournament...

contrary to popular belief (ie tournament directors)...no add-scoring often makes the matches LONGER especially in the lower age groups. The deuce point becomes a long "soft" rally since no one wants...

Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk

04-20-2010, 02:51 PM

Replies: 23

Any experience with Little Mo?

Views: 2,099

Posted By tennis1970

Little Mo is a great opportunity for younger...

Little Mo is a great opportunity for younger players. It often gives the kids their first opportunity to "travel" on the tennis circuit. The majority of my kid's best tennis friends are ones he has...

Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk

04-07-2010, 05:49 AM

Replies: 48

Does the 10s, 12s, and 14s really matter?

Views: 4,725

Posted By tennis1970

In regards to tennis, matter in the long range...

In regards to tennis, matter in the long range scheme of things...probably not

But playing in the 12s and 14s to meet kids and develop friendships that will last a lifetime is something you cannot...

Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk

03-05-2010, 12:22 PM

Replies: 26

College hooking rules for Juniors???

Views: 2,407

Posted By tennis1970

Accusing a player of hooking is all...

Accusing a player of hooking is all speculative...unless the player admits to hooking.

The problem with line calling is this...it is the players responsibility to call the lines ON HIS/HER own side....

Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk

03-03-2010, 07:53 AM

Replies: 6

Age question...

Views: 1,002

Posted By tennis1970

The usual rule is that you can play in the lower...

The usual rule is that you can play in the lower age group until the FIRST DAY of the month your birthday falls in. Example you turn 17 on April 4th. You can play in the 16U until 31 March. You can't...

Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk

02-03-2010, 09:08 AM

Replies: 33

Solutions to USTA problems.

Views: 2,395

Posted By tennis1970

I agree the USTA could allocate more funding to...

I agree the USTA could allocate more funding to junior development. Other than that...i think comparing tennis to other team sports is like comparing apples and oranges.

Tennis is just going to...

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