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Tennis Rackets Wanted for a school play (San Diego) Would like to get a dozen or more prop tennis rackets for props for a school play. In the play there's one scene about stereotypes that takes place at a ritzy tennis club. The rackets faces will be painted to show the faces of different...

Would like to get a dozen or more tennis rackets for props for a school play. In the play there's one scene about stereotypes that takes place at a ritzy tennis club. The rackets faces will be painted to show the faces of different stereotypes and the kids will hold them up in front of their...

Who are the players to see at USTA National Open Hard Court Championships? https://playtennis.usta.com/Competitions/balboatennisclub/Tournaments/draws/E246EF0C-F3F6-43EB-AC8F-A81DF23DDD40

My nutritionist, age 64, says that I should expect my body to undergo a significant slowing down in my early 60's. (I am 56.) Is this right?

What are you looking at when your opponent strikes the ball? While it might seem to go without saying that one should look at the opponent's racket striking the ball I've found better results, when I am at the baseline, to look through the net at the service line and peripherally see the ball...

I just read this thread and today, first time I ever tried to do this, I found two critical tidbits that made all the difference. 1) Turn sideways to receive it ... like a groundstroke ... so you have a longer arc to slow down the ball. 2) As you start moving the racket to 'dock' with the ball...

If one doesn't have good speed to catch up to the ball I think one should stand as close as eyesight, reaction, and skills allow. Would Federer and Nadal both have been able to get to serves down the middle if they were closer to the service line? Lets see! Roger doesn't react until Nadal's...

Ok, I'll consider that wisdom. Right now the one person I've tried it against does usually try to hit a winner but he's running hard so it's not an easy shot for a 3.5. He's yet to return it as a lob ... I guess he's not really a touch, or even doubles, player so that's got to be part of the...

This is actually two questions: (1) I am a 3.5 and I find it much easier to field serves when standing near the service line simply because one only has to move six feet each way to return the serve. Sure, you have less time to react but that doesn't make much difference if you're already...

Federer forehand ... he's not turning through with his shoulders and hips ... he plants his leading foot, weight off the back foot ... and it's the arm that's doing the work (cause it doesn't take much cause it's a tennis ball, not a baseball). Have you ever practiced against a wall? It returns...

Federer forehand ... he's not turning through with his shoulders and hips ... he plants his leading foot, weight off the back foot ... and it's the arm that's doing the work (cause it doesn't take much cause it's a tennis ball, not a baseball). Have you ever practiced against a wall? It returns...

Dear Hitman, how does one estimate '80% intensity'? IOW, how does one know the difference between the effort needed to be in the zone of optimizing gains vs. going too far. extra points: How could Kevin Durant have made a better judgement to stay out of the game?

Although I'm not quite sure what's wrong with the pose in your photos I'll offer this which might give you better feedback about what's wrong ... try to keep your arm moving at a constant speed. That is, become more aware if your stopping at the bottom of the swing arc (racket pointing down)...

https://www.dryhands.com/ - half the price of retail.

Why not offer a clue so we're not as completely in the dark as you are?

What does that mean?

An off-the-cuff idea looking for someone to send it to someone who knows someone who can make it happen. There were three Battle of the Sexes, the second (King beats Riggs) viewed by an estimated 90 million people around the world. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Sexes_(tennis)...

"However, I still strongly disagree with the logic that winning on a legitimate team cannot be celebrated." (Who said otherwise?) "If we're being serious, I can't imagine even 1% of all USTA league players are actually at their "physical limit" I stated 'if they're not physically limited' ...

No problem ... fair question. It's different because the skill difference between levels isn't linear. Most everyone who is a 3.0 can go to 3.5 if they're not physically limited. Few can go from 4.5 to 5.0. So a 65+, 3.0, going to nationals is certainly a real accomplishment. But a 45YO...

I would have more understanding for the desire to win if this was a 4.5 team. But a 3.0 team with the goal of reaching nationals is slightly absurd if you're not 65+. Otherwise a better goal for the team would be to get people to complete at 3.5. What is the ego that comes with telling someone...

Is that too much to ask? Why allow someone to join without tryout if there's little intent to play them? My best guess is to fulfill an implicit quota. If you can have up to 25 on a team then why not accept any qualified person.

WhiteOut, that's my expectation as well and it's good to know it's actually done that way. Matthew ATX, also reasonable. Thank you. (I asked the question because I joined a team, first time with any league, was available to play every week, and now in week 4 I asked why I hadn't be chosen and...

Australian?

I'm curious to know: - how many matches you will likely play in your 10-week USTA adult league - singles or doubles. - if you team has any in-person meetings or practice before the season starts to meet new team members and surmise their real-world skill. - how team members are selected for matches.

I'll try a golf visor first. Thanks for that ... forrest for the trees.

Hi, I don't wear glasses and have never owned sunglasses but now I'm starting to play outside I'd like to know my options past the dollar store. The little research I've done indicates that green is the best tint. Green: Green tints filter some blue light and reduce glare, while offering high...

Boom. Thank you. A serious answer. Purchased.

I see... Pros' Racquets and Gear ... wrong section. Please invent self-cooling towels.

Fence is a good idea ... never thought of it because it's covered in tarp. Why is this the wrong section? I have half-size normal towels and they're cumbersome. This is not a mountain, it's a molehill and I'm just asking if anyone's noticed a small and high absorbent towel as there are so...

It's green and not posted. Please private message me.