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Forum: General Pro Player Discussion

04-06-2013, 07:13 AM

Replies: 9

WTA and slice forehands

Views: 815

Posted By tamdoankc

Haha. I almost never watch WTA but just happened...

Haha. I almost never watch WTA but just happened upon this match. They did absolutely nothing with their forehands. Just a floating slice so it wasn't a strategic shot. I'd like to know why someone...

Forum: General Pro Player Discussion

04-05-2013, 11:11 PM

Replies: 9

WTA and slice forehands

Views: 815

Posted By tamdoankc

WTA and slice forehands

So I'm watching Nicolesco and Babos and they both play with slice forehands. One even grunts hitting it. Why would you teach someone to use a slice for a regular forehand stroke? This is their normal...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

03-20-2013, 01:14 AM

Replies: 83

Top 10 Biggest Pet Peeves At A Tournament

Views: 3,103

Posted By tamdoankc

Inexperienced ball boys. Waiting for your match...

Inexperienced ball boys.
Waiting for your match to be called.
Bad umpires.

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

03-14-2013, 08:34 AM

Replies: 42

Sportsmanship example, who is right?

Views: 2,205

Posted By tamdoankc

It could be a case that tanking the second set...

It could be a case that tanking the second set made your opponents lose their rhythm. I think it's fair though, unless you played the second set with your opposite hand.

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

03-04-2013, 02:03 AM

Replies: 155

Rude to Return Out Service Ball to Server Especially When It's Obviously a Fault?

Views: 5,530

Posted By tamdoankc

So you're actually in your service motion as the...

So you're actually in your service motion as the ball is coming back? So if the returner is catching or stopping the fault you're already serving the second ball. That could be another problem itself.

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

12-21-2012, 06:20 PM

Replies: 5

Whats the call on this return?

Views: 678

Posted By tamdoankc

I've seen pros jump over side barriers to...

I've seen pros jump over side barriers to retrieve balls. Sounds legal. Is it legal to use an umpires chair to jump high enough to reach a ball?

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

12-21-2012, 06:12 PM

Replies: 26

Are you man enough to call your out calls?

Views: 1,719

Posted By tamdoankc

I agree with this. It's easy for me to call my...

I agree with this. It's easy for me to call my ball wide if I'm looking down the line and the opponent doesn't have a clear view.

Forum: General Pro Player Discussion

12-21-2012, 05:04 PM

Replies: 91

Most decent guy on tour

Views: 5,817

Posted By tamdoankc

Dani Kollerer

Dani Kollerer

Forum: Other Equipment

12-17-2012, 11:48 PM

Replies: 6

Worst balls in history

Views: 531

Posted By tamdoankc

Yeah I knew beforehand these were bad balls...

Yeah I knew beforehand these were bad balls overall. One of the guys in the group bought the case without inquiring first. He's trying to exchange them for a different model same brand.

The felt...

Forum: Other Equipment

12-17-2012, 11:29 PM

Replies: 6

Worst balls in history

Views: 531

Posted By tamdoankc

More like the whole case. We have a full case of...

More like the whole case. We have a full case of these balls and had at least 1 ball break in each can so far.

Forum: Other Equipment

12-17-2012, 11:09 PM

Replies: 6

Worst balls in history

Views: 531

Posted By tamdoankc

Worst balls in history

Officially Slazenger Hydroguard (4 ball cans). A partner bought a case of these and at least 1 ball breaks without fail. 4 (3hr) sessions, a fresh can each time. Yesterday was a record. 3/4 balls...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

12-07-2012, 12:20 AM

Replies: 364

Calling footfaults is important

Views: 12,686

Posted By tamdoankc

Finally went to a tourney that called foot...

Finally went to a tourney that called foot faults. There were so many double faults. Some players even got mad but rules are rules. It was hilarious!

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

12-05-2012, 07:54 PM

Replies: 70

Would be get sue or be arrest if you hurt your opponent??

Views: 3,616

Posted By tamdoankc

Waiting for the day it happens where the...

Waiting for the day it happens where the plaintiff sues not only the player but also the ball, racket, string, and shoe manufacturer.

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

11-22-2012, 07:31 PM

Replies: 364

Calling footfaults is important

Views: 12,686

Posted By tamdoankc

I was playing in a north vs south Davis cup type...

I was playing in a north vs south Davis cup type tournament where the north was hosting. I was playing mixed doubles and noticed the guy on the other side was footfaulting big time. Complained to the...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

11-22-2012, 07:15 PM

Replies: 60

squeaking shoes on purpose

Views: 3,982

Posted By tamdoankc

I've had a doubles opponent actually stomp his...

I've had a doubles opponent actually stomp his feet during my service motion. This only happened when I was serving for the match.

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

11-18-2012, 08:34 PM

Replies: 3

How much does playing racquetball hurt?

Views: 837

Posted By tamdoankc

Played racketball ball in college during winter....

Played racketball ball in college during winter. Technique is completely different. Closer to a wristy flat slapping motion. I had a hard time transitioning back and forth. Other than that it's my...

Forum: Shoes and Apparel

11-12-2012, 07:45 AM

Replies: 18

So you want to start your own tennis line?

Views: 1,824

Posted By tamdoankc

Sorry I can't answer questions about my former...

Sorry I can't answer questions about my former business. All I can say is everyone will be different. Luck, desire, hard work, willingness to learn, commitment. Thats all you need.

You don't have to...

Forum: Shoes and Apparel

11-12-2012, 07:18 AM

Replies: 18

So you want to start your own tennis line?

Views: 1,824

Posted By tamdoankc

Go to my profile and send email. If its a...

Go to my profile and send email.

If its a general question just post in the thread. I don't want to get tons of emails asking the same question.

Forum: Shoes and Apparel

11-12-2012, 07:12 AM

Replies: 18

So you want to start your own tennis line?

Views: 1,824

Posted By tamdoankc

I'm actually located in SE Asia. With a little...

I'm actually located in SE Asia. With a little investigation you can find out exactly where I'm based. I was born and raised in the US. Just living the American dream overseas.

I actually made my...

Forum: Shoes and Apparel

11-12-2012, 06:53 AM

Replies: 18

So you want to start your own tennis line?

Views: 1,824

Posted By tamdoankc

Good questions. I can only speak in regards to...

Good questions.

I can only speak in regards to apparel. Truthfully, anyone who knows how to sew can make a shirt as good or better than the big players (well maybe with a bit of practice).

When...

Forum: Shoes and Apparel

11-12-2012, 05:54 AM

Replies: 18

So you want to start your own tennis line?

Views: 1,824

Posted By tamdoankc

Unless I'm really careless I'll be just fine. ;)

Unless I'm really careless I'll be just fine. ;)

Forum: Shoes and Apparel

11-12-2012, 05:51 AM

Replies: 18

So you want to start your own tennis line?

Views: 1,824

Posted By tamdoankc

Sure. Ask away. I didn't start with the goal of...

Sure. Ask away.

I didn't start with the goal of becoming the next Phil Knight. Just wanted to prove to myself that anything can be done if you set your mind to it.
It'd be unrealistic to try to...

Forum: Shoes and Apparel

11-12-2012, 04:21 AM

Replies: 18

So you want to start your own tennis line?

Views: 1,824

Posted By tamdoankc

So you want to start your own tennis line?

A little background on my company. Some of you TT old timers might remember me starting a small tennis apparel company years ago (Ozone Athletics). My objective was to learn as much as possible and...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

11-05-2012, 01:05 AM

Replies: 102

The Premature Celebration Hindrance Call

Views: 7,287

Posted By tamdoankc

Opponent hits a drop shot and starts celebrating....

Opponent hits a drop shot and starts celebrating. I hustle and get the ball back to their surprise and point continues for a couple more strokes. We win the point and then I go ballistic at the...

Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk

10-19-2012, 09:49 AM

Replies: 26

Only time I wanted to physically harm opponent

Views: 2,036

Posted By tamdoankc

It was late and we were the last ones on court...

It was late and we were the last ones on court and our chair umpire was really old. I don't know if there was anyone left at the club except a few spectators and staff packing up for the next...

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