Recent content by chipsbuzz

haha, you gotta love the sarcasm that seeps in on these threads =)

The OP needs to be more clear in their statement. You're getting different answers because the situation is being interpreted differently. By saying "one motion" you're giving the impression that the swing is one motion, while in actuality, catching the ball and dropping it over the net is...

I've also had a wrist soreness recently (moreso 'cause of workin' on my serve for too long), so you might wanna try some athletic tape on your wrist or some sort of elastic bandage. Ease your wrist into using the 1hbh. If the pain isn't because you're overworking your new stroke, it might be...

Have the same racquet and also use both a 1hbh and 2hbh. =) . Except now I only use a 2hbh for return of serve (more so I don't needa change grips). You can get away with using both, but the better the opponent, the less effective it's going to be. When the game moves faster, the time you spend...

I think you 2 mis-read what the op said. He was wondering why higher level players make the dead sound, rather than amateur/low level players. Most cases I'd say that higher level players do make a rather big pop sound (that mighte not translate as much through tv & such) or they could just...

Mental stress. If you think about it, in any other sport there are bigger gaps between each moment you need to focus the most. For tennis, you have to focus on hitting the ball every coupla seconds for a duration of probably more than an hour. A person who complains is just subconsciously...

One day 2 weeks ago I slammed my elbow into a corner of a wall. There's no bruising/visible markings. The only time I notice the pain is during my serve (except not on every serve). Should I just lay off the serves for a while? Should I be doing anything else to help it along? I don't feel...

One day 2 weeks ago I slammed my elbow into a corner of a wall. There's no bruising/visible markings. The only time I notice the pain is during my serve (except not on every serve). Should I just lay off the serves for a while? Should I be doing anything else to help it along? I don't feel...

Can I get away with this? I've been switching between both backhands because I can get away with it (2hbh for defensive shots and 1hbh forfensive shots - angle and consistent depth). The more I play, however, the more I see myself committing to a 1hbh. The only problem is that when facing...

grunt at the point of contact if you don't already... it helps your body relax and collapse into the shot. I'm pretty sure this information's correct, but people can argue if not.

Don't slow down your swing. In fact, speed it up. Don't be afraid of missing the ball and looking like a fool. You're not gonna get any speed if you find yourself waiting for the ball to drop a little bit more and hitting cautiously. Find your point of contact for your serve and engrain it in...

yeaa, it's advisable to choose one backhand instead of both... I'm in the same boat as you however (uses a two handed and a one handed). Although, I think it works well with the way I play. I use a double forehand two handed backhand (both hands are in eastern position) and an eastern...

I'm pretty sure you're shoulders are opening up to the court too early. I don't know if you wanted critique or anything...

~get into position faster (anticipate more). ~keep your non-dominant hand across your body longer ~if your hitting open stance, make sure most of your weight is on your right foot.

Don't know if you noticed... You switch between a closed and open stance while hitting your forehand. They both have their own benefits, but if you want to be more consistent, choose one and stick with it. I may be wrong... so someone else comment if so.