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Forum: College Tennis Talk 04-13-2013, 12:34 PM
Replies: 55
Nicest college courts
Views: 5,658
Posted By widmerpool
Are you referring to the new GT facilities? I...

Are you referring to the new GT facilities? I live across the street but I can't play on them :(

I'm a UNC grad. Terrible location for the tennis. Should have kept it on campus.
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 03-04-2013, 10:44 AM
Replies: 10
Poll: Double bend or straight arm forehand?
Views: 575
Posted By widmerpool
Mine is bent. My 8 y/o son is straighter which is...

Mine is bent. My 8 y/o son is straighter which is a good thing. Clearly the best FHs hit with a straight arm.
Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk 02-05-2013, 10:34 AM
Replies: 8
Online courses & books?
Views: 1,025
Posted By widmerpool
nightfire, Anything worthwhile on the...

nightfire,

Anything worthwhile on the serve.

Getting any traction at all with my 8 y/o on the serve is a pain.
Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk 02-05-2013, 10:32 AM
Replies: 56
Does anyone find this odd?
Views: 2,730
Posted By widmerpool
If the rules need to be changed, change...

If the rules need to be changed, change them.

Tennis has so many wishy-washy areas. Like Azarenka's breaks. Make a set time limit. You go over, you default. Don't leave it up to "judgement calls".
Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk 01-04-2013, 11:33 AM
Replies: 42
7 years old kind
Views: 3,440
Posted By widmerpool
My son isn't "clumsy". He certainly doesn't have...

My son isn't "clumsy". He certainly doesn't have the footwork this kid has. He has coordination to ride Ripstiks and pogo sticks. He's not quick. Maybe it will change. Maybe it won't. When you are...
Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk 01-03-2013, 08:28 AM
Replies: 42
7 years old kind
Views: 3,440
Posted By widmerpool
He looks good. Wish my 8y/o hit like that. I...

He looks good. Wish my 8y/o hit like that.

I particularly like the service motion. Smooth and going *up*.

But as others have said, it's a small kid who moves well. Tough to predict what the future...
Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk 01-02-2013, 10:14 AM
Replies: 43
Red clay courts in America
Views: 6,040
Posted By widmerpool
Maybe it's the Brigadoon of clay courts.

Maybe it's the Brigadoon of clay courts.
Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk 12-11-2012, 07:58 AM
Replies: 12
Advise for improving ground strokes for 7 year old
Views: 1,110
Posted By widmerpool
Ready for the green dot? I know people here are...

Ready for the green dot? I know people here are obsessed with giving toddlers 14oz racquets and using regular balls, but it looks like orange would be fine for her right now.

I like her BH. She's...
Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk 12-11-2012, 07:49 AM
Replies: 20
13 year old boxer prodigy MMA fighter similarities to tennis
Views: 1,882
Posted By widmerpool
Because they know more about training than Type A...

Because they know more about training than Type A American parents. And the kid enjoys it this way.
Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk 12-03-2012, 07:36 AM
Replies: 55
What is going to happen with green balls?
Views: 4,546
Posted By widmerpool
I agree with this: "While it was anticipated that...

I agree with this:
"While it was anticipated that rallies with the green ball would be longer they were actually almost the same, 5.25 shots per rally vs 5.35 at yellow. The reason for the slightly...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 11-06-2012, 12:04 PM
Replies: 25
teaching serve to kids?
Views: 2,511
Posted By widmerpool
Just tagging along... I've had my 8-year old use...

Just tagging along...

I've had my 8-year old use the balls in a sock.

Now I'm seeing a lot of instruction with the racquet just coming up straight with the palm down and a slight wrist bend. Seems...
Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk 10-29-2012, 06:50 AM
Replies: 79
Emira Stafford .....
Views: 16,578
Posted By widmerpool
Didn't Michael Stich concentrate on tennis at an...

Didn't Michael Stich concentrate on tennis at an extremely late age?

He seemed incredibly athletic.
Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk 10-29-2012, 06:45 AM
Replies: 24
Please come back TCF!!
Views: 2,887
Posted By widmerpool
I can handle this ... Hey, I'm really loving...

I can handle this

...

Hey, I'm really loving these 25" racquets with orange balls.

My son can really get a feel for the game and not be overwhelmed by the bounce of regulation balls.

...
Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk 10-22-2012, 08:09 AM
Replies: 5
How would you describe spin?
Views: 922
Posted By widmerpool
You can have a kid stroke the ball with the palm...

You can have a kid stroke the ball with the palm of his hand with topspin. It's impossible for that not to sink in.

I don't think a beginner will quite feel like his ball is dropping or sailing...
Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk 10-22-2012, 08:01 AM
Replies: 8
New at this
Views: 1,219
Posted By widmerpool
Yeah, I'm surprised the different advice hasn't...

Yeah, I'm surprised the different advice hasn't already arrived.
Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk 10-04-2012, 05:45 PM
Replies: 51
Mindset of a champion?
Views: 4,342
Posted By widmerpool
OK, this has to be a parody thread.

OK, this has to be a parody thread.
Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk 10-03-2012, 06:03 AM
Replies: 18
Strings, stiffness and tension for an 8 year old
Views: 1,465
Posted By widmerpool
Yeah, I had a sick feeling in my stomach...

Yeah, I had a sick feeling in my stomach scrolling down.
Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk 10-03-2012, 05:50 AM
Replies: 51
Mindset of a champion?
Views: 4,342
Posted By widmerpool
http://i.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/topic-frontend/4...

http://i.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/topic-frontend/4/6/2/82462_v1.jpg

Sounds like a healthy mindset.
Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk 09-27-2012, 10:09 AM
Replies: 11
less is better(for now)
Views: 1,826
Posted By widmerpool
Thanks. Yeah, I don't want him to have a "frying...

Thanks.

Yeah, I don't want him to have a "frying pan" serve ingrained at 8 just for the sake of getting the serve in the box.
Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk 09-27-2012, 07:32 AM
Replies: 11
less is better(for now)
Views: 1,826
Posted By widmerpool
offtopic: Any good tips you guys have for the...

offtopic:

Any good tips you guys have for the serve? I have an almost-8 year old. I know you both have younger kids.

Just lining up and randomly slapping at the ball and telling him to reach up...
Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk 09-19-2012, 08:49 AM
Replies: 15
Video of my 7 year old hitting ground strokes
Views: 2,004
Posted By widmerpool
I played a 1H BH so I have a hard time teaching...

I played a 1H BH so I have a hard time teaching 2H BH. I just sorta hope his teachers get through to him.

I don't think our sons are/were doing what Agassi recommended. I think they are almost using...
Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk 09-18-2012, 08:07 PM
Replies: 15
Video of my 7 year old hitting ground strokes
Views: 2,004
Posted By widmerpool
I have a boy the same age. It's an...

I have a boy the same age. It's an interesting/frustrating age. They hit it perfect and then shank it.

I like his footwork. Wish my son bounced around like that.

With the BH, the right hand is too...
Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk 09-13-2012, 09:02 AM
Replies: 30
Throwing a football...
Views: 2,732
Posted By widmerpool
This isn't great but you see the...

This isn't great but you see the pronation

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hL7xmniYK6c

It is a little counterintuitive as some people try to do the "curve ball" motion mentioned above.
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 09-12-2012, 06:01 AM
Replies: 46
Nadal '10 would have killed Murray yesterday
Views: 1,799
Posted By widmerpool
Nice 80 MPH "push" of the ball on Murray's...

Nice 80 MPH "push" of the ball on Murray's FH.

Nobody would have "crushed" Murray on Monday.

The stupidity on this board is unreal.
Forum: Junior League & Tournament Talk 09-12-2012, 05:55 AM
Replies: 30
Throwing a football...
Views: 2,732
Posted By widmerpool
Peyton Manning video about follow...

Peyton Manning video about follow through:
http://www.weplay.com/youth-football/drills/695-Finishing-the-Throw-Follow-Through
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