Biggest Single Goal For 2007

Cindysphinx · 11-29-2006, 11:21 AM

What's your *one* biggest tennis goal for 2007?

Is there a stroke you want to master? A person you want to beat? A tournament you want to win? A bad habit you want to break?

For me, I think I want my 2007 goal to be transitioning to singles. I started playing tennis as a 2.5 retriever/pusher. Even won a tournament.

Alas, I have become horrible at singles due to a single-minded focus on doubles and an inability to hit with depth. I'm working on my groundstrokes, but when I'm tight or under pressure, every ball lands on the T, and I lose.

I plan to fix this in 2007 and perhaps enter a September tournament as a singles player. So my 2007 goal is to learn to hit groundstrokes with depth. And spin, of course. No pushing allowed.

kevhen · 11-29-2006, 11:27 AM

Continue working on the continental serve, flat forehand, and backhand volley. Continue with getting better at mixing up spins and pace and adding new twists like a backhand slice approach shot. Work on adding more depth on shots and placement when going for angles. Continue to keep being more and more aggressive especially against 4.5s and play more 4.5 doubles. I would like to win all my 4.0 league matches and even win a 4.0 tournament next summer and then get bumped to 4.5.

Also just remember that tennis is a game and make sure I am keeping it fun. Never take it too seriously, be generous with calls, keep a good reputation, and make new friends.

BiGGieStuFF · 11-29-2006, 11:52 AM

Improve intensity during the match. Strengthen core. Improve SW forehand grip. Improve shot selection.

looseswing · 11-29-2006, 12:24 PM

Become Federer.

Swinging Simian · 11-29-2006, 12:29 PM

Master that american twist serve, improve the foot work, and get more pace out of my BH.

spot · 11-29-2006, 12:53 PM

Splitstep on every shot and watch the ball come off of the opponents strings. I think that its the one habit that I could pick up that would improve my game the most. get to the point where I don't even have to think about it and I am always reacting to the ball on contact.

300Gkid · 11-29-2006, 02:09 PM

first develop a reliable kick serve, improve serve variety, and get better groundstroke preparation so i can play better w/ kids that can hit harder

also break top 50 in New England and maybe top 20 in Eastern MA

servelefty2233 · 11-29-2006, 02:10 PM

Break into the top 10 in Indiana for fourteens(top 20 now) and break into top 100 in the M I D W E S T(around 150-175 range now)

Redflea · 11-29-2006, 07:06 PM

Remember to watch the friggin' ball! Sounds too basic, right? But still my biggest "gotcha" after over 30 years of tennis, and the source of the majority of my unforced errors. When I watch Fed hit, that's what I envy most about him (OK, maybe after his footwork)...his unswerving ability to keep his peepers locked onto the ball on every stroke.

andyroddick's mojo · 11-29-2006, 07:37 PM

I want to win my first open round match, and make my high school varsity team.

DRtenniS1112 · 11-29-2006, 07:39 PM

Help my college team reach nationals.

Trinity TC · 11-29-2006, 07:59 PM

Get back into coaching. I've been on hiatus since 2001.

11-29-2006, 08:00 PM

My goal is to help my team win an A-10 championship and make it to the NCAA tournament.

Phil · 11-29-2006, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Cindysphinx

What's your *one* biggest tennis goal for 2007?

Is there a stroke you want to master? A person you want to beat? A tournament you want to win? A bad habit you want to break?

For me, I think I want my 2007 goal to be transitioning to singles. I started playing tennis as a 2.5 retriever/pusher. Even won a tournament.

Alas, I have become horrible at singles due to a single-minded focus on doubles and an inability to hit with depth. I'm working on my groundstrokes, but when I'm tight or under pressure, every ball lands on the T, and I lose.

I plan to fix this in 2007 and perhaps enter a September tournament as a singles player. So my 2007 goal is to learn to hit groundstrokes with depth. And spin, of course. No pushing allowed.

That's a good and reachable goal. Here's a hint: Practice as you play. Don't just hit the ball back and forth...think DEPTH on every shot. Eventually it will sink in.

Jack Romeo · 11-29-2006, 10:37 PM

volleys, volleys, volleys

TriCitiesTennis · 11-30-2006, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Jack Romeo

volleys, volleys, volleys

ditto.....and move from 3.0 to 4.0 in the same season.

raiden031 · 11-30-2006, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by TriCitiesTennis

ditto.....and move from 3.0 to 4.0 in the same season.

Is that possible to get a computer rating to bump you up 2 levels in the same year?

I am hoping to do the same myself (at least skillwise). I am currently a very strong 3.0 and I am self-rating for a winter-mix league at 3.0 and then playing a men's spring league at 3.0 as well. I have a feeling I will be disqualified in the men's league because of the amount of playing and improvement I will have gained by then. I have been playing off and on for 6 years, but I got VERY serious about improvement about 4 months ago. If I can hang with a 4.0 player by the end of next year I will be very happy.

mchippo · 11-30-2006, 08:45 AM

Consistency

kevhen · 11-30-2006, 08:58 AM

You can get bumped 2 levels. I have seen it before. An athletic lady who hadn't played much tennis self-rated at 3.0 and then won all her tournaments pretty easily so they bumped her to 4.0 but she appealed and played 3.5 and again won most of her matches so she got bumped to 4.0 again the next year and has stayed there now.

tennismike33 · 11-30-2006, 09:04 AM

My goal for the 2007 season is a lot different than 2006.

I wanted to maintain my ranking in the top 10 Pacific NW, which I accomplished.

This year I want to raise the level and play in at least 3 National events and raise my national ranking into the top 50's. I REALLY want to play in the clay court tournament in Indianapolis later this year. So if you knowof a free place to stay let me know.

11-29-2006, 11:21 AM	#1
Cindysphinx G.O.A.T. Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 14,091	Biggest Single Goal For 2007 What's your one biggest tennis goal for 2007? Is there a stroke you want to master? A person you want to beat? A tournament you want to win? A bad habit you want to break? For me, I think I want my 2007 goal to be transitioning to singles. I started playing tennis as a 2.5 retriever/pusher. Even won a tournament. Alas, I have become horrible at singles due to a single-minded focus on doubles and an inability to hit with depth. I'm working on my groundstrokes, but when I'm tight or under pressure, every ball lands on the T, and I lose. I plan to fix this in 2007 and perhaps enter a September tournament as a singles player. So my 2007 goal is to learn to hit groundstrokes with depth. And spin, of course. No pushing allowed.

11-29-2006, 11:27 AM	#2
kevhen Hall Of Fame Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 4,404	Continue working on the continental serve, flat forehand, and backhand volley. Continue with getting better at mixing up spins and pace and adding new twists like a backhand slice approach shot. Work on adding more depth on shots and placement when going for angles. Continue to keep being more and more aggressive especially against 4.5s and play more 4.5 doubles. I would like to win all my 4.0 league matches and even win a 4.0 tournament next summer and then get bumped to 4.5. Also just remember that tennis is a game and make sure I am keeping it fun. Never take it too seriously, be generous with calls, keep a good reputation, and make new friends. Last edited by kevhen : 11-29-2006 at 11:29 AM.

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looseswing Professional Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Garden State Posts: 1,340	Become Federer. __________________ "I got dosed by you and Closer than most to you and What am I supposed to do, take it away ." -Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dosed

11-29-2006, 02:09 PM	#7
300Gkid Professional Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,177	first develop a reliable kick serve, improve serve variety, and get better groundstroke preparation so i can play better w/ kids that can hit harder also break top 50 in New England and maybe top 20 in Eastern MA Last edited by 300Gkid : 11-29-2006 at 02:12 PM.

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servelefty2233 Rookie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 116	Break into the top 10 in Indiana for fourteens(top 20 now) and break into top 100 in the M I D W E S T(around 150-175 range now) Last edited by servelefty2233 : 11-29-2006 at 02:14 PM.