VIdeo of my serves and groundstrokes - Page 3

goober · 08-13-2006, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by damasta55

okay finally a reply from me. thnx for all the advice. i am trying to migrate to a continental serving grip, i normally serve with sw grip i use for fh, but now im using eastern. lets see, im 16 right now and started playing when i was 14. I basically only play once or twice a week for around 2 hours. i never really had any lessons, had a couple group lessons. i think i'll try to post a better video when i have time. i dont think the posts were negative, just harsh reality.

I think it is high time to invest in some private lessons. You have been playing for two years and there are problems with your forehand, backhand, serve and footwork. You still look like a complete beginner even though you have been playing 2 years. Your lack of correct form is really holding you back from advancing. I am not big on rating people based on short videos but you are not even close to a 3.0. The good news is that you recognize there is a problem and you are trying to do something about it. With some good coaching and lots of practice you can advance your skill level easily.

drakulie · 08-13-2006, 02:30 PM

like zhan, you are a 1.5 player.

baros · 08-13-2006, 04:17 PM

how could you think your a 3.5.
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tennistensai · 08-13-2006, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by drakulie

like zhan, you are a 1.5 player.

thats a bit harsh

goober · 08-13-2006, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by baros

how could you think your a 3.5.

I wouldn't be too hard on the guy.

A lot of people who have not actually played a competitve match in a tournament or league are pretty clueless about their ratings. 3.0-3.5 seems to be the lowest NTRP ratings thrown around here so they think "that must be me because I am not a complete beginner. "

In general this what I have found.

-The shorter you have been playing the more likely you are to overrate yourself.

-People who just play recreationally not competitively generally rate themselves too high.

-Teenagers tend to rate themselves too high.

- >90% of people I have met through the internet on Cragislist, tennis partner websites, you can subtract one and many times 2 levels from their stated level of ability.

beernutz · 08-13-2006, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by damasta55

I know my backhand is not so good, my brother who was returning my balls sucked, so there isn't much examples of my forehand. Plz ignore the japanese ladys in the background. Sorry i couldn't get another angle, i had to put the camera on a bench. So what ntrp am I? I think im 3.0-3.5? help on forehand and backhand and serve please

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vH7FJWYEck

If you go PLAY some actual 3.0s 3.5s 4.0s, ... (meaning people who consistently win in those level leagues) in matches where they are actually trying to beat you, you'll find out what you are pretty quickly.

FWIW, based only on your video, I don't think you could beat any of the 3.0s I know.

dannyjjang · 08-14-2006, 12:04 AM

definitley a 7.0

baros · 08-14-2006, 03:55 AM

man you play 4 hours a week for two years thats were your at they don't make them like they use to.
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BiGGieStuFF · 08-14-2006, 04:02 AM

I want my 3mins and 26 seconds back!!

J/k. Definitely a lot of flaws but if you've spent this much time trying to self-teach yourself, you should definitely look into lessons. I'm entirely self taught but I've spent a lot of time reading and watching video to improve myself. You have the power of video, use it to your advantage.

arnz · 08-14-2006, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by goober

- >90% of people I have met through the internet on Cragislist, tennis partner websites, you can subtract one and many times 2 levels from their stated level of ability.

Too true unfortunately. I usually am courteous though, and give them an alloted hour, even if I'm bored out of my mind

llamalordoftennis · 08-14-2006, 11:45 PM

first of all u should uh. fix your serving grip. continental is the wayy to go.

roddick_rulz · 08-15-2006, 02:35 PM

Your serve grip is something like eastern...you need practice!

Serving155 · 08-15-2006, 03:09 PM

you are not a tennis player. you are a tennis ball hitter. sorry i just dont even see the basic technique or talent that is innate to the actual players.

zapvor · 08-15-2006, 05:59 PM

first off i just want to say that it takes courage to post a vid of you like that. i would too except i dont have equipment

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to answer your question, i am a beginner myself, so dont take my advice too seriously but i agree with most of the posts here. i think most important is getting the mechanics down. good luck! you are only 16 too

Ten.Is · 08-15-2006, 06:02 PM

Was that the "Andy Roddick" serve?

gts072 · 08-16-2006, 03:22 PM

Maybe a 1.0 NTRP. You’re a beginner who needs to put in the time. Reading tips on the internet helps but nothing replaces actually court time. Think correct footwork, proper grips and swing mechanics as a good foundation. Learn from lessons and/or by playing people better than yourself.

damasta55 · 08-16-2006, 06:20 PM

^^ I'm not a 1.0, right now im thinking im a 2.0-2.5, vs. 3.0-3.5, i thought i was.

Joe Average · 08-16-2006, 08:42 PM

Well, there's plenty of room for improvement. I'd suggest joining a club or a program somewhere, where they offer group classes. You'll be fed a bunch of balls and will be given the chance to hone your strokes. It looks like you don't have the fundamentals of the different strokes down. A teaching pro once said to me that if you watch the best players, they look like they're hitting just one stroke. The forehands, for instance, look like the same forehand no matter where the ball is. That's because they're in position for every shot. The serves also look identical, because their tosses are always perfect, always in control. They're not moving around chasing the ball ... compensating for a bad toss. It looks like you've got a ways to understanding and perfecting your strokes ... your one forehand, your one serve, your one backhand. Anyway, don't be discouraged. If you're afraid to look bad, you'll never get better. Join a program.

tennisplaya444 · 08-17-2006, 05:43 AM

dang uve got some rele deep pockets! u pulled out like 6 b balls out of nowhere!!

zhan · 08-17-2006, 05:50 AM

i watched ur video again...
1:25 - u did a pretty good 1 hander back hand

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BiGGieStuFF Hall Of Fame Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Houston Posts: 2,462	I want my 3mins and 26 seconds back!! J/k. Definitely a lot of flaws but if you've spent this much time trying to self-teach yourself, you should definitely look into lessons. I'm entirely self taught but I've spent a lot of time reading and watching video to improve myself. You have the power of video, use it to your advantage. __________________ Prince O3 Hybrid Tour 18x20 Signum Poly Plasma Hextreme @ 60lbs Member #4 of the TTW Prince Club

08-15-2006, 02:35 PM	#52
roddick_rulz Semi-Pro Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 763	Your serve grip is something like eastern...you need practice! __________________ Why should I say I'm sorry when it's like the happiest moment of my life? --Robin Soderling, after his shot hit the netcord against Rafael Nadal.