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Here's an update. I've been able to incorporate the left hand a bit more in my stroke but as you will notice I'm still having trouble with at least two things: 1) Stroke is L shaped. Starts with unit turn with racket to the side, then in pauses in the back and then swings forward 2) I make...

I'm going to try and make some changes today and film again. I'll add in different serves or atleast serves that I think are different (flat, kick, slice)

This makes sense. Thanks. Also, the court is in my side yard, not backyard. Jk. It's a public court.

Hey Chas Tennis. I don't have a model server at the moment. Is there a specific ATP/WTA player you would recommend.

Looking for some tips on how to improve my serve. I've been double faulting a lot lately which leads me to believe I'm dropping my head too early or my rhythm is out of sync. Other problems may include but are not limited to: Back foot slides too far forward Racket take back appears tense...

Going to be house sitting in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York July 29 - August 15th. Looking for hitting partners to hit or play matches. Also, if anybody has any good info on tennis in the area, any help would be greatly appreciated.

That would be a great connection. Go ahead and send me your email and I can send details of what I'm looking for down in Houston. Thanks!

Looking for 5.0/5.5 Player for Tennis Commercial/Photo Shoot in the Houston Area in January. Paid.

Any experience with this string: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Prince_Synthetic_Gut_16_130_Duraflex_String/descpageACTWABG-S16.html Seems to get good reviews.

Thanks for the recommendation. I'm stringing on a Gamma X-Stringer which only has a 10% and 20% pre-stretch setting. Would the 10% be too much?

I play with a Wilson Six One 95s. I recently moved away from a full bed of Hyper G Poly (17 gauge) to Lux Alu Power in the mains @ 54# and Wilson NXT Syn Gut @ 56# in the crosses. I love the feel on volleys and touch shots and am also able to take full cuts at the ball and have consistent...

Traveling to Nashville area for the upcoming holiday. Looking to sneak away from the family for a few hours a day or two to hit. Not local to the area, so I'm open to hitting anywhere. Centennial Sports Park looks pretty cool...

I'm in Newark, Delaware for 2 weeks visiting family and am looking for a hitting partner or somebody interested in match play. Looking for 4.0/4.5 level. Let me know!

@Dragy Thanks for the feedback. Could you explain the difference between the scooping motion and the low-to-high motion? Is it just a matter of more horizontal extension rather than vertical?

@Chas Tennis I see exactly what you are saying in regards to racket face angle at contact. The article suggests elbow pronation occurs to help achieve the closed racket face and that grip variations have little to nothing to do with racket angle at contact. The closed racket face is something...

Got some critique back in September of last year. Have been working on the forehand a bit more - trying to incorporate more of the off hand on the swing as well as additional shoulder rotation. My current problem right now is that a lot of these balls seem to being going 3-5 feet long despite...

Have been working on the forehand a bit more - trying to incorporate more of the off hand on the swing as well as additional shoulder rotation. My current problem right now is that a lot of these balls seem to being going 3-5 feet long despite having decent shape. Have at it. Tear me apart!

Hi - I'll be in the Point Richmond / Berkley, CA area for about the first two weeks of March. I'm looking to play with locals and also potentially take some lessons and/or join some clinics while in the area. I'm a 4.0/4.5ish player. Any recommendations for finding hitting partners or...

Thanks for the advice everybody. Can't stop seeing that dead left arm. What a tragedy...

Looking for some pointers on my forehand. I tend to hit the ball high and long. My guess is I'm often late to the ball and/or crowd it. Hoping to get a little more pace and work on the shape of the shot.