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I promise, I looked for help by scouring the previous threads, but I couldn't find exactly what I was looking for. I started learning a 2 handed backhand a few months ago. I really like the shot. However, I can rip shots cross court, but when I try to go down the line I stink. My...

Looking for anyone on here that plays in Taos, New Mexico. I will be there the last week of June and trying to find some locals to hit with. Any info is greatly appreciated! Homey

I recently began learning a two handed topspin backhand. I was a slice backhand before. I could hit both forehands and backhands without changing grips. Now that I have went to a two handed backhand, my problem is how do I hold the racket in between shots. When you are waiting for your...

Thank you Thank you guys for all the helpful ideas. I really like the broom drill. I have never done that before. The kids need a physical object like that. I have shown them visually many times, but the problem is that people in general think they are doing something one way, when in...

I am helping some junior high age kids out. I am trying to teach them a semi-western basic forehand. Most of them are doing well, but a few of them will hit more of a slice/undercut forehand. They don't lock the wrist, and they hit more under the ball, instead of topspin. They swing...

I will be in Springfield, Missouri the week of Jan. 28-Feb. 4. Is there anybody on these boards who lives in springfield? If so, would you like to hit in the evening? Does anybody know where the most players play at in Springfield? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Homey

My vote My vote is for TOPS'L in Destin, Florida. We drive 15 hours one way every year to play at TOPS'L. Will give you more information if you want. Just email. Homey

Level The level is 4.5

UPDATE from this weekend This is for those of you who were wanting to know what happened. JB, the guy I was talking about, was in the other half of the bracket. He got to the finals. I lost in the semis so did not face him this tournament. However, the guy who beat me in the semis...

Here is what he said Here is how he cussed me out a two years ago. We were playing doubles and I make a point of testing the net man right off the bat. Let's call the guy I am talking about is JB. JB would serve and I would return the ball at his partner at the net with some pace on it...

Dilemma Yeah, that is the dilemma. If I start off complaining to the Tournament Director or to the player before the match ever starts, then I look like the spoiled brat. FYI, the guy is like lake 30's early 40's and is a trust fund baby. He has never had to work as far as I know...

Degenerate So just let him to continue to call in balls out? How can you beat a guy who goes by a different set of rules(lines) than what I play by?

I need your HONEST opinion on what you would do in this situation. Most likely I will be playing a guy this week in a tournament that has a bad reputation, and it is well deserved. I have only played him once, in doubles, 2 or 3 years ago. In that match, he got mad that his team was...

I have a few questions. I am trying to re-learn the CORRECT serve technique. 1. On a flat serve, should the ball fly in a STRAIGHT line? I am not talking up/down, I know that gravity brings the ball down. I am talking left/right movement. I am a right hander and even on my flat serve the...

My feeling I almost certain you have to count the point that has already been played. But, once you have figured out you have made a mistake you must immediately start the next point where it should be played. Which means you would end up serving to the same person twice. It seems...

Why Nadal serving? Why would you want picture of Nadal serving??? That is probably the weakest part of his game. I don't think you could get a lot of improvement by watching him serve.

I play tennis If my family heard you ask this they would absolutely laugh. I play tennis like between 2-3 times a week when it is above freezing. I finished the year the #1 player in 4.0 singles and 4.0 doubles many times in the state of Oklahoma. My team just went to Nationals and I...

I am looking for things I can do to improve my footwork. I currently do the following things: Hit against backboard 2-3 times a week. Racquetball 2 times a week. Weight lift 2-3 times a week. I usually ride my road bike indoors or outdoors depending on weather. I know this is helping...

Can't find Maria's video Did they take down the video's?? I can't find them? Can someone find them again? Do you think they took them down because everybody was ragging on the videos? Homey

How do you appeal your rating? How long does it take to find out your results after the appeal? If denied, do they tell you why? Thanks. Homey

Kicked up to 4.5 I am being told by Everybody that I will get kicked up to 4.5 We will see. Homey edit - I got bumped to 4.5

Destin I have played at Tops'l and Hidden Dunes. I love Tops'l, but you can only play there if you are staying there. Call Hidden Dunes and talk to Myke (MiKEE). She will set you up some matches. You can pay to play there and it is reasonable pricing. Hope this helps.

Not Whining I think you either didn't read this correctly or you are not very smart. I am not whining. I just asked some questions. As I said before, I am VERY THANKFUL that I made it to Nationals!!!

I am trying to develop an offensive or at least a non-defensive backhand return. I have always had a slice return, but would like to be able to hit an offensive shot from the backhand side. I have some questions though: I have a semi-western forehand, so do I hold a backhand grip when...

Thanks guys Thanks everyone for the responses! Most of them were spot on! I am really not complaining about getting beat at Nationals. I saw vast improvements in my game this year and I had a great year. I am very APPRECIATIVE that I made it to nationals. I also look forward to competing...

I need you guys/gals honest opinion on a situation. To me the NTRP guidelines need to be changed. I assume by having a scale from 1.0 to 7.0 that all matches should be pretty equal. But the fact so many people are shoved in to the 3.0-4.5 means that matches are not played by players of...

Broke three rackets in one match Played this guy back in my 3.5 days who was pretty good, but was a mental case most of the time. He had a booming serve and a killer forehand that he hit for a winner or unforced error everytime. I was playing him in a league match one evening: The match...

Nationals I just got back from 4.0 Men's Nationals last week in Vegas. A couple of things to tell you. I was on a good team with a very good record in the Missouri Valley Section. We had beaten everybody in Sectionals pretty easy. However, At nationals we went 0-3 in our pool play. We...

Nationals Thanks everyone. I am not selling us short, I just want to keep low expectations and if we exceed them, then that is great. I do believe that tennis in Oklahoma is strong. Some people I know who played for Oklahoma last year won the 9.0 mixed nationals, so I know that tennis is...

Destin We stay at Tops'l and love it there. You can only play there if you are staying there. If you haven't already booked your condo I would recommend Tops'l. Hidden Dunes will let you play at there resort without staying there. You just have to pay for a non member. Call Myke at Hidden...