Recent content by Spancake

Yeah, everyone has really covered it. But also remember that even though it might be a ****ty day and your playing like crap, your opponent is playing under the same conditions as you.

Alright... I gotcha I guess. I think I am going to try out a backhand grip for the return, mainly because when I have time for my two handed, it's my most powerful shot, and if it is hit to my forehand, I may be able to turn an old bad habit into something useful.. the forehand slice. I'll have...

Hey, I am starting to move up in age groups and I have noticed that I am getting matched up against a lot of players with a harder serve, and of course, with a harder serve, you need to improve your return. What I am doing right now is just using a standard eastern forehand grip which allows me...

That's a pretty good idea about the 10 bounces... but yeah, denying their initial intention was what I was going for. To JavierLW, and everyone else - I play high school tennis so, like you said, I doubt many of them have seen the Australian or I-Formation. So for the first 3 or so service...

Wow, I am surprised that this topic got so popular. I really appreciate everyone's responses. Based on what was stated here, I am think that my strategy is legit even if my opponents do consider it to be "hindrance" just as long as the sole reason is to provide an element of surprise...

Hey everyone, I was wondering if this doubles strategy is legit, and if it would be effective. As you know, there are 3 main up and back formations in a doubles: Regular Left & Right, I-Formation, and Australian Formation. Each of these formations has its benefits. As a returner, once you see a...