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Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

01-28-2013, 04:47 AM

Replies: 103

What shot is most satisfying to you?

Views: 4,860

Posted By mib

A good running forehand. Nothing feels better...

A good running forehand. Nothing feels better than turning a difficult shot into an outright winner.

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

12-19-2012, 12:23 AM

Replies: 60

3.5 Serve and Volley?

Views: 3,624

Posted By mib

I've played against S&V players in singles at...

I've played against S&V players in singles at 4.0. It can be quite frustrating. However, chipping and charging off their second serve can completely throw them off :)

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

12-17-2012, 11:56 AM

Replies: 60

3.5 Serve and Volley?

Views: 3,624

Posted By mib

Right, in singles things can be more tricky for...

Right, in singles things can be more tricky for a S&V player. Many people have pretty good passing shots, especially if the ball sits up a bit.

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

12-16-2012, 12:58 PM

Replies: 60

3.5 Serve and Volley?

Views: 3,624

Posted By mib

If you hit deep you are in good shape even at 4.0.

If you hit deep you are in good shape even at 4.0.

Forum: General Pro Player Discussion

12-07-2012, 03:09 AM

Replies: 40

Bellucci beats Federer in Sao Paolo, Roddick beats Murray in USA... loads of crap!

Views: 2,563

Posted By mib

Why do you think it is fake? The dynamics are...

Why do you think it is fake? The dynamics are obvious -- Roddick wanted to show that he still had it, while Murray just relaxed and took it easy. Nothing was pre-arranged.

Forum: General Pro Player Discussion

11-18-2012, 01:55 AM

Replies: 60

2013 Federer Schedule: NO Basel!!!! Excommunication for Fed at home?

Views: 4,764

Posted By mib

What kind of drug habit do you need to blow...

What kind of drug habit do you need to blow through several hundred million dollars? You would be dead long before your money runs out.

Forum: General Pro Player Discussion

11-15-2012, 11:52 PM

Replies: 65

Australian open indoor event

Views: 2,610

Posted By mib

Thanks, pretty interesting! Things to think about...

Thanks, pretty interesting! Things to think about while tennis is on hold :)

Forum: General Pro Player Discussion

11-14-2012, 04:13 AM

Replies: 65

Australian open indoor event

Views: 2,610

Posted By mib

Are serious or kidding? :)

Are serious or kidding? :)

Forum: General Pro Player Discussion

11-14-2012, 03:28 AM

Replies: 65

Australian open indoor event

Views: 2,610

Posted By mib

I see, this is a consequence of the tides. In...

I see, this is a consequence of the tides. In addition, given the same tidal force, it is much easier to phase lock the Moon to the Earth, than the Earth to the Sun since the moon has only 1% of...

Forum: General Pro Player Discussion

11-14-2012, 01:28 AM

Replies: 65

Australian open indoor event

Views: 2,610

Posted By mib

I was just pointing out that while nearly...

I was just pointing out that while nearly everyone knows that the seasons are switched between the hemispheres, the actual physical explanation of that is not that trivial.

For instance, why does...

Forum: General Pro Player Discussion

11-13-2012, 09:51 AM

Replies: 65

Australian open indoor event

Views: 2,610

Posted By mib

What would you rather drop on your foot?

What would you rather drop on your foot?

Forum: General Pro Player Discussion

11-13-2012, 09:50 AM

Replies: 65

Australian open indoor event

Views: 2,610

Posted By mib

This is a fine explanation but misses one key...

This is a fine explanation but misses one key point -- that the tilt of the rotation axis to the plane of the Earth orbit does not change as Earth goes around the sun. In any case, while not too...

Forum: General Pro Player Discussion

11-13-2012, 01:37 AM

Replies: 65

Australian open indoor event

Views: 2,610

Posted By mib

If you think it is so simple, can you explain...

If you think it is so simple, can you explain _why_ it is summer in the southern hemisphere in January?

Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion

11-12-2012, 11:39 PM

Replies: 55

Djokovic will stay at no 1 for a while

Views: 4,749

Posted By mib

That is not correct. In that case Djokovic would...

That is not correct. In that case Djokovic would drop 2000 points and Federer would gain almost 1300 points. The total difference of 3300 points would be more than enough to put Federer in the first...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

11-06-2012, 06:53 AM

Replies: 27

Poll: Offensive vs Defense

Views: 1,764

Posted By mib

The point of being an aggressive percentage...

The point of being an aggressive percentage player is to put pressure on the opponent, but avoid going for too much. An aggressive defender would be a counter-puncher.

Of course, this is all...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

11-05-2012, 11:57 PM

Replies: 27

Poll: Offensive vs Defense

Views: 1,764

Posted By mib

Same here. I consider myself to be an aggressive...

Same here. I consider myself to be an aggressive percentage player.

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

10-11-2012, 03:35 AM

Replies: 7

4.0+ tennis in Columbus OH?

Views: 1,004

Posted By mib

There is quite a bit of tennis in Columbus, but...

There is quite a bit of tennis in Columbus, but if you want to play in the winter, you have to join a club. There are various leagues and a bunch of 4.0 and 4.5 USTA teams.

Forum: General Pro Player Discussion

10-09-2012, 08:19 AM

Replies: 3

Big 3 and Year End Ranking in the top 3

Views: 571

Posted By mib

Djokovic and Federer are pretty much guaranteed...

Djokovic and Federer are pretty much guaranteed to finish as the top two. There is a very small chance for Murray to take #2 but it is nearly impossible. He would have to gain almost 2000 points on...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

10-04-2012, 10:13 AM

Replies: 104

"So you only play 5.0?"

Views: 7,320

Posted By mib

Perhaps, but looking very respectable against ...

Perhaps, but looking very respectable against the world #1 counts for something even if Federer did not give his full effort.
Sampras is still quite fit and his serve probably has not declined...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

10-04-2012, 01:11 AM

Replies: 104

"So you only play 5.0?"

Views: 7,320

Posted By mib

Sampras recently (a year or two ago) played an...

Sampras recently (a year or two ago) played an exhibition against Federer and looked very competitive (admittedly on a very fast indoor surface). Still to think that even rusty and older Sampras...

Forum: General Pro Player Discussion

09-28-2012, 07:59 AM

Replies: 99

Poll: Who will end the year as number 1?

Views: 4,569

Posted By mib

Well, it is actually quite possible that he would...

Well, it is actually quite possible that he would skip Shanghai and play three in a row. Either way, there is a realistic chance for him to keep the rating if he performs well and Djokovic falls...

Forum: General Pro Player Discussion

09-28-2012, 05:50 AM

Replies: 99

Poll: Who will end the year as number 1?

Views: 4,569

Posted By mib

If he wins Shanghai, WTF, Basel and skips Paris,...

If he wins Shanghai, WTF, Basel and skips Paris, he may still hold to his number one ranking depending on how Djokovic does.

Forum: General Pro Player Discussion

09-28-2012, 01:48 AM

Replies: 99

Poll: Who will end the year as number 1?

Views: 4,569

Posted By mib

Depends on Federer's form. He is better then...

Depends on Federer's form. He is better then Djokovic indoors, so it is not out of the question.

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

09-21-2012, 01:06 AM

Replies: 14

Slap it like Sally or Slam like Sampras?

Views: 1,466

Posted By mib

Most people, who play USTA do not have the first...

Most people, who play USTA do not have the first serve that is both deadly enough and reliable enough to try this strategy.

Say, if your hard serve goes in 30% of the time and always wins the...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

09-17-2012, 12:18 AM

Replies: 13

Why the 3.0 level is the “Island of misfit toys”.

Views: 1,980

Posted By mib

I know a guy who played 4.5 (now 4.0, where he is...

I know a guy who played 4.5 (now 4.0, where he is among the best) with the strangest technique you can imagine. Every shot is a slice and he barely ever hits a winner. Yet he is quick and barely ever...

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