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Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

05-09-2013, 07:13 AM

Replies: 31

Has an official ever changed the course of your match?

Views: 1,065

Posted By fleabitten

I remember it like it was yesterday. I was 11. I...

I remember it like it was yesterday.
I was 11. I was in a tournament and I hit a winner around the net post. The opponent complained and said it wasn't fair. I said "fine, let's take this argument...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

05-08-2013, 07:55 AM

Replies: 31

Anyone planning on doing the Rafter course?

Views: 1,514

Posted By fleabitten

Actually, registration is closing tonight at...

Actually, registration is closing tonight at midnight (PST). And we're still giving away the $50 gift cards for tennis gear for anyone that buys with the Tennisopolis link.

Sorry Ian! I think I...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

05-07-2013, 04:49 PM

Replies: 31

Anyone planning on doing the Rafter course?

Views: 1,514

Posted By fleabitten

I disagree. I think once you make it to upper...

I disagree. I think once you make it to upper 4.0 or 4.5 level, you really need top level instruction like this FYB deal. There are so many bozos on youtube that are not even 4.5 players themselves.

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

05-07-2013, 04:47 PM

Replies: 31

Anyone planning on doing the Rafter course?

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Posted By fleabitten

Cool. But does that beat $50 bucks of free tennis...

Cool. But does that beat $50 bucks of free tennis gear? Just saying.

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

05-05-2013, 11:36 AM

Replies: 31

Anyone planning on doing the Rafter course?

Views: 1,514

Posted By fleabitten

Glad to hear that Pat's lessons are really...

Glad to hear that Pat's lessons are really working for you. If you sign up, who are you going to sign up through to get their incentive bonus?

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

05-04-2013, 05:04 PM

Replies: 31

Anyone planning on doing the Rafter course?

Views: 1,514

Posted By fleabitten

Thanks for the feedback. I've seen the comments...

Thanks for the feedback. I've seen the comments where students ask Will specific questions and he does give direct feedback.

I don't think there is any question that the entire syllabus (and...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

05-04-2013, 05:28 AM

Replies: 31

Anyone planning on doing the Rafter course?

Views: 1,514

Posted By fleabitten

Thanks theblueark. Did you do the other courses...

Thanks theblueark. Did you do the other courses right as they were released? I understand that there is a back and forth with Will as each new section is released to the group taking the course. ...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

05-03-2013, 03:48 PM

Replies: 31

Anyone planning on doing the Rafter course?

Views: 1,514

Posted By fleabitten

I think he has a TON of footage and teaching. ...

I think he has a TON of footage and teaching. Here's the full syllabus (https://docs.google.com/file/d/0By0rYzZ_3_uneERHT2lIRFlPT2M/edit?usp=sharing) which I don't think Will will mind me sharing...

Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction

05-03-2013, 07:37 AM

Replies: 31

Anyone planning on doing the Rafter course?

Views: 1,514

Posted By fleabitten

Anyone planning on doing the Rafter course?

If you're a regular here, or are into tennis and on the interwebs at all, you must know by now that Pat Rafter has been working on a series of tennis training produced by Fuzzy Yellow Balls. It...

Forum: Former Pro Player Talk

04-24-2013, 01:51 PM

Replies: 15

Pat Rafter's serve

Views: 1,808

Posted By fleabitten

Yeah, Rafter even says in the video that his main...

Yeah, Rafter even says in the video that his main goal is to get his opponent to mishit it, even if slightly - this then gives him the edge on his first volley. This seems to be why Rafter developed...

Forum: Former Pro Player Talk

04-24-2013, 01:45 PM

Replies: 15

Pat Rafter's serve

Views: 1,808

Posted By fleabitten

Sure thing. I was thinking the same thing about...

Sure thing. I was thinking the same thing about his coaching; he seems to be really good at verbalizing what he is doing. Just because you are an amazing player does not mean you can teach in a...

Forum: Former Pro Player Talk

04-23-2013, 08:27 PM

Replies: 15

Pat Rafter's serve

Views: 1,808

Posted By fleabitten

Resurrected this old thread because Rafter just...

Resurrected this old thread because Rafter just released a video where he talks about exactly how he hits his kicker and basically says it is the key to his game.
He kind of wraps around it rather...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

04-23-2013, 01:49 PM

Replies: 109

How can a superior athlete beat a superior tennis player?

Views: 3,848

Posted By fleabitten

:) So true. It's almost like you have to take...

:) So true. It's almost like you have to take away at least a .5 on this forum to get close(r) to the truth.

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

04-23-2013, 01:43 PM

Replies: 36

What kind of "demeanor" do you cultivate on the court?

Views: 2,210

Posted By fleabitten

This. In league and tournament I am very...

This. In league and tournament I am very focused, but I must admit if I am losing by a bit, I will chat up my partner at changeovers, and try to relax myself and make it feel more like a just a...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

02-28-2013, 05:54 AM

Replies: 85

I have discovered the secret to 4.0 doubles service returns!

Views: 3,920

Posted By fleabitten

He might mean, because I have seen this done,...

He might mean, because I have seen this done, that the net player can sit in the middle of the court and jump in either direction to cut off your bump return. Often when we bump or volley back a...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

02-24-2013, 03:17 PM

Replies: 59

Joy of Captaining....

Views: 2,185

Posted By fleabitten

Hey congratulations LIA! This will be my first...

Hey congratulations LIA!
This will be my first season captaining a 4.5 team of friends that just want to get playing time. We will keep the team small so that we play often. I think we will have...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

02-21-2013, 05:55 AM

Replies: 59

Is it bad manners to fire a return of serve at the net player?

Views: 2,694

Posted By fleabitten

Well, unless you are firing at someone better...

Well, unless you are firing at someone better than you.

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

02-20-2013, 08:33 PM

Replies: 40

Your children's impact on your tennis

Views: 1,737

Posted By fleabitten

I think I am starting to come out of the other...

I think I am starting to come out of the other end of the have-child-no-tennis tunnel. My kids are 10 and 7 and now I am able to play 2 times a week again, maybe even 3 if I am extra nice to my wife.

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

02-20-2013, 08:30 PM

Replies: 59

Is it bad manners to fire a return of serve at the net player?

Views: 2,694

Posted By fleabitten

It always depends on the level. The higher...

It always depends on the level. The higher levels, no.

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

02-20-2013, 08:29 PM

Replies: 24

What is the typical tournament-level 4.0 player like?

Views: 1,787

Posted By fleabitten

Around here, the league players are a little...

Around here, the league players are a little stronger than the tournament players on average. Anyone else's city like this?

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

02-20-2013, 08:26 PM

Replies: 222

Poll: Get off the courts!

Views: 12,686

Posted By fleabitten

I think you should have asked him if he reserved...

I think you should have asked him if he reserved them with the city's parks and rec department. Here in ABQ, a coach can reserve them.

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

02-20-2013, 08:22 PM

Replies: 70

Stuck playing in a flex league I'm too good for.....

Views: 3,133

Posted By fleabitten

Goddamn, the egos on TW.

Goddamn, the egos on TW.

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

02-20-2013, 08:19 PM

Replies: 51

Bread and butter serve

Views: 1,835

Posted By fleabitten

ON most opponents, a kicker to the backhand. If...

ON most opponents, a kicker to the backhand. If I am extra tight, I'll put it right in the middle of the box with very big kick.

Forum: General Pro Player Discussion

02-20-2013, 05:34 PM

Replies: 89

Indian Wells or Miami. Preference?

Views: 3,435

Posted By fleabitten

Oh, in that case Indian Wells because I am more...

Oh, in that case Indian Wells because I am more tennis starved at that point.

Forum: General Pro Player Discussion

02-20-2013, 11:44 AM

Replies: 89

Indian Wells or Miami. Preference?

Views: 3,435

Posted By fleabitten

I think the OP was asking in terms of visiting...

I think the OP was asking in terms of visiting them, actually going to the tournaments. I haven't been to Miami, but IW is a total blast - a true carnival atmosphere with so much sun and fun. This...

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