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    How much does a racquet affect a stroke?

    I have a wilson k-factor 6-1 95 X. im trying to learn andy roddicks forehand, but im wondering, if i shouldn't because my racquet is heavier and seems more made for flatter strokes. It only has 95 sq in head and it's not a babolat or anything which are made for spin. So i'm just wondering if it...
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    Has anyone seen the new Sears commercial with Brett Favre?

    I did and i thought it was hilarious!!! i'd suggest checking it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9enj55iSwk
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    Regarding returning shoe warranties.

    Ok so i've worn through a pair of breathe free II's. I thought i was supposed to send them to nike, but i after reading a thread on here i guess im supposed to send them to TW. Is that true? And to send to tennis warehouse can i use the return shipping label they give me?
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    Should i change my one handed backhand grip?

    I have a one handed backhand, currently with an eastern grip. I was wondering if i should change it to a semi-western, the grip which is 1 bevel below the eastern. (i think thats semi-western, but im not sure). My current one handed backhand is decent, but im having trouble getting it...
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    What's Your Racket Journey?

    1. Cheap walmart wilson racquet 2. Different cheap walmart wilson racquet 3. wilson n code six-two 4. wilson n code n1 5. wilson n code ntour 6. wilson k-six one X these have all been within a year and 5 months.
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    changed my grip, now i dont like my racquet.

    Hi, ive been using a wilson n six one x for the past 4-5 months. I liked it until recently, where i changed my grip to a semi western from an eastern (forehand). I tried out a aero pro drive during that time and ended up really liking it. My forehands felt a lot better with it and so did my...
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    Critique my serve

    bump 10 char
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    Critique my serve

    I never said it does....
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    Critique my serve

    alright i can do that
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    Critique my serve

    Here's my serve. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlY3x24TxfM Im trying to copy/base my serve off of Pete Sampras's. If you could point out anything im doing wrong that would be great. I know I have a weird wind up. And im sorry the full toss isn't in the vid, my friend is bad at filming.
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    Beating The Guy That Returns Everything!

    I second that. Im pretty much a pusher and thats the last thing i want my opponent to do. Because although im fast a well placed volley will get me.
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    My left leg kicks up when I hit my 1hbh.....why

    Hey I do that all the time to. I dont know why either but im pretty sure ive seen federer do it so I dont think its a flaw at all. As long as your balanced I don't think its an issue.
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    Learning Pete Sampras's Serve?

    Well I just ordered a video camera off the internet so as soon as it comes i'll make some videos on my serving. I'll need help with the pronation and maybe the racquet drop. Thanks for the help so far guys. And I'll try to become a member of tennisplayer.net, it looks like a very helpful site.
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    Learning Pete Sampras's Serve?

    Where should the toss be for Sampras's serve? Like where should it land?
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    Platform Stance?

    What exactly is the platform stance? What rules are there to follow to use it? I'm trying to learn it but im having trouble figuring it out. I know you dont move your feet in the preparation to serve, and i think the right foot (if your a righty) is pointed away from the court. Anything else I...
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    Im working on a new forehand, But I need a template

    Well I can do it at the basic level, But im going for learning more. I had a forehand more like that and somehow I lost it.
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    What should you think about when you serve?

    Should you think about hitting it in the middle of the racquet, having the right form, or about hitting it right down the line, etc?
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    Learning Pete Sampras's Serve?

    Should I Try to Learn Pete Sampras's serve? As in, should I try to copy his form/technique and use it as my own? Right now I just have a simple technique and its not working too well for me. I have all summer to practice so its alright if it takes a while to learn. Im just wondering if this...
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    Im working on a new forehand, But I need a template

    My forehand has been off and on and I dont even have a set forehand. Im constantly experimenting and I dont even know what works. Im looking for a good forehand type that I can copy off of, and use it as a template to base my forehand off of it. There's so many different kinds so I have no idea...
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    Tennis Elbow?

    I dont use pro hurricane anymore but im using something almost as worse, isospeed pyramid in the mains and zo magic in the crosses, (a copolymer). There at pretty high tension too, I'll change it after the season is over to a synthetic gut It's still hurts sometimes in certain strokes in tennis...
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    I need help, I have Conference tommorow.

    Ha well its ok I dont play the guy until tommorow, and its ok because i already Played a tough match that mattered the most. I won my first match 7-5, 6-7, 7-6. It was a grueling tough tiring match. That guy was the real problem. He had two match points on me two and was up 5-3 in the third. So...
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    Tennis Elbow?

    I think im showing signs of tennis elbow. My forearm hurts when i serve and when i hit a hard backhand the end of my tricep by my elbow hurts. Also my wrist is hurting a bit. I have conference tommorow, so i was wondering what i can do to help it so it feels better tommorow. Should I ice it...
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    I need help, I have Conference tommorow.

    Ok guys, I have conference tommorrow and I pretty much need to get 3rd if i want to go to state. I'm in the best conference in our state and it will be really hard to get in 3rd for me. The kid i think i'll play for third smashes returns on my serve, has a really good serve, and is really good...
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    Is Sampras the GOAT (yes/no)?

    Sorry lucky boy but cenc is winning this arguement.
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    At their peaks, Nadal or Sampras?

    That made me chuckle
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    Nadal is boring

    Preach it Brotha
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    How should you play someone who just lobs?

    Well how did you win those 8 games? There must have been a way to beat him because you beat him in 8 games.
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