my strokes (5.5) if interested

[dr_punk]

good stuff, good luck this summer

[cys19]

Originally Posted by TonLars

I have never used led actually, no. Alot of players do though, and if I knew anything about equipment specifics and such im sure id be doing things differently myself. Different rackets play different though, and so you dont need lead if you just find the right stick. Most high level players are using heavier rackets the way it is.

Just curious, seeing that you have a 2hbh to make up for the light-weight racquet, do all of your one-handed bh peers play with heavier sticks? I'm new to the game and haven't been to any tournaments.

[cys19]

Originally Posted by TonLars

thanks guys, too kind. Go back to the top if you like im going to put 2 more quick videos up and thats the last of what ive got.

Wow I just saw your short angle clip. wowwwwwwwwwwwwww............

[blubber]

the way you take back your racquet early and hold it reminds me of Venus Williams' backhand.

[DoubleHanded&LovinIt]

The take back on your FH reminds me of Blake--though you obviously hit with a higher trajectory. You get good depth and spin.

The take back on your BH reminds me of the Williams sisters--it looks somewhat mechanical and at times you seem to struggle with depth.

Overall, I can see that your game is based on grinding.

Good luck this summer with the Futures. Make sure you build on your strengths and get as fit as you can. There is no need to play around with your strokes. Work on your physical and mental strength and the results in the Futures will come. Be patient and persevere.

[cam2]

Nice strokes and footwork. Both sides were very efficient and not likely to break down.

I think it's funny that that the people who were the most critical here and in other threads are probably the weakest players and the better players gave credit were it's due.

[TonLars]

Originally Posted by cys19

Just curious, seeing that you have a 2hbh to make up for the light-weight racquet, do all of your one-handed bh peers play with heavier sticks? I'm new to the game and haven't been to any tournaments.

Yeah they do, and smaller head sizes as well. I guess im an odd one and play with a lighter and oversize racket, but the Head radicals have good control.

Thanks for the insights and compliments everyone, it is interesting to read and appreciated!

[ajspurs]

Theres nothing wrong with ur forehand being slightly stiff, it looks quite consistent, doesn't look a lot like it but it reminds me jonas bjorkman's forehand.

[GuyClinch]

5.5 are very good players. I don't think that camera angle does the guy justice. He isn't really punishing the ball there at least off the forehand wing. But you can't say there is anything 'wrong' with his strokes..

Pete

[PrinceO3TourOS]

Good strokes TonLars what string tension do you use with your Flexpoint Radical Oversize?, I'm a fan of Oversize racquets

[lethalfang]

Originally Posted by Duzza

Were you a 5.5 in College playing D2? Isn't 5.5 surely D1 level? Anyway.....you have some very nice strokes, although they looks pretty mechanical you obviously get great depth and power on the ball. Film some points! I wanna see some FH and BHs together lol...

A top 50 DII player, as he said he is, is at least as good as an average D-1 player, if not better. There are many D-2 players drafted into the NFL every year, and those are your top D-2 football players.

[thejackal]

very good swing and contact. takeback looks a bit stiff, but that's not a big deal. i agree that results speak for themselves. what about your serve? any vids on that?

[Mr. Sean]

Love the strokes tony. I think your backhand is actually more powerful than the forehand. Your backhand is great, I think you can get even more power by bending those knees a little bit and accelerate up. The forehand is very good as well. It seems to me that you brush up more on the forehand than you do on the backhand. I think if you can just drive the forehand stroke even more you will be able to hit it with a lot more power. These of course are all just minor tweeks to good fundamentals that you have.

[Vision84]

Am I th only one who noticed he has the Nadal butt scratch going on at the beginning of the first video?

Anyways nice consistent strokes. They look very simple. I was surprised by how early your backhand takeback was and I agree that you look quite stiff on the takeback.

[Hot Sauce]

Okay I wanna see topspin, Tony, all topspin! Okay now I wanna see flat, all flat, Tony!

[ZPTennis]

Originally Posted by TonLars

thanks lol. Speed is my strength, too bad I dont have points on video here. I dont see how people are saying my ball is so "slow", but I understand I suppose. I do make up for power by running balls down better than most people I play.

I would have guessed that. Your type of style looks to be the very consistent excellent placement hitter with less power than most at your level. If i am right, you probably win most of your points by hitting a million balls back forcing an error and also having the occasional backhand winner.

Thanks for sharing the videos.

[35ft6]

Definitely at least 5.5 based on his credentials. Dang, double bagels over the number 1 guy from Gustavos? That's pretty good.

His power is pretty decent, it's just that 1) people are used to only seeing the pros hit on TV/internet, and 2) the sound is pretty weak. If he were hitting indoors his power would seem more impressive.

[baros]

division is judged on school size not level.

[TonLars]

Originally Posted by PrinceO3TourOS

Good strokes TonLars what string tension do you use with your Flexpoint Radical Oversize?, I'm a fan of Oversize racquets

Thanks man, I string at the highest lb. of the recommended tension.

Originally Posted by lethalfang

A top 50 DII player, as he said he is, is at least as good as an average D-1 player, if not better. There are many D-2 players drafted into the NFL every year, and those are your top D-2 football players.

Although the guy probably would beat me more often than lose, I did have a win last summer in a tournament final over a player who made the spring Division 1 singles tournament. I wont mention his name but he played #1 for Minnesota last year and did well, although this year he has done poorly due to a major injury and has played in the middle of their lineup.

Originally Posted by thejackal

very good swing and contact. takeback looks a bit stiff, but that's not a big deal. i agree that results speak for themselves. what about your serve? any vids on that?

thanks, I do not have a vid of my serve, I was lucky enough to figure out how to even get this uploaded actually; im not very tech saavy. My serve is admittedly also not powerful but consistent and I place it well. I pretty much thrive on the running and groundies you see here, with recently being a bit more aggressive than back in these vids.

Originally Posted by Mr. Sean

Love the strokes tony. I think your backhand is actually more powerful than the forehand. Your backhand is great, I think you can get even more power by bending those knees a little bit and accelerate up. The forehand is very good as well. It seems to me that you brush up more on the forehand than you do on the backhand. I think if you can just drive the forehand stroke even more you will be able to hit it with a lot more power. These of course are all just minor tweeks to good fundamentals that you have.

Thanks for the comments. I think you are right on all you said, and I have made some changes to my forehand in the last two years since these videos.

Originally Posted by Vision84

Am I th only one who noticed he has the Nadal butt scratch going on at the beginning of the first video?

Anyways nice consistent strokes. They look very simple. I was surprised by how early your backhand takeback was and I agree that you look quite stiff on the takeback.

I figured someone would say that! But I was scratching my back I think Ive always has a early prep takeback and compact stroke and I think that is important to do

Originally Posted by Hot Sauce

Okay I wanna see topspin, Tony, all topspin! Okay now I wanna see flat, all flat, Tony!

Haha yeah it is funny to listen to him at some parts in these. He is a little old fashioned but definitely knows technique. It is funny how he doesnt like my "flat" strokes because im still mainly hitting them with topspin but just flattening them out more. Also, the guy im hitting with hit several balls into the wrong half and if I didnt hit inside out the guy would start yelling at me "forehands, all forehands!" lol

Thanks everyone for the analysis and compliments. Feel free to say anything that comes to mind, I will listen

[TonLars]

Originally Posted by 35ft6

Dang, double bagels over the number 1 guy from Gustavos? That's pretty good.

Haha oh you found that from my senior season? Yeah, I had a really good match that day, it was fun. He is a good player and Gustavus is a very good team, id reccomend anyone to go there if they are looking in the area and not going Division 1 or something. Their coach is one of the best youll ever come across