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    Dropping a set after winning one.

    Overthinking; not in the moment sort of thing Maybe the first set was climbing Mount Everest and then you think you have to do it again and it seems beyond you. Opponent adapted to your shots or changed strategy
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    My 5 point checklist to find opponent weakness....

    "Does he spaz and lose the point" lol. If me or my opponent lose the plot I'll throw in an underarm serve, the ultimate test
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    What part of your game do you struggle with the most?

    Playing offence. Sit on the baseline way too much.
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    Is being an Athlete as important as skills?

    In the words of Macci: If you don't like to run, Golf. I think I am now coming to grips with this, and its transforming my game in weeks. Serve isn't dying as quick and am much less lazy with my shots. I see at club level all the time, players getting tired, and when the feet go, cue pavarotti...
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    strong eastern forehand vs semi-western forehand grip

    I love the extreme eastern grip, its just comfortable and its easier for low balls for me. There is no right or wrong answer, its what you feel more comfortable on.
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    Help with ATP backhand

    Hi guys, I have been transitioning my my WTA forehand into the ATP forehand (macci style) but I am a bit confused with the backhand. On the forehand I learnt to pull with the upper arm so the racket goes back by itself, but what do I do on the backhand? Like on essential tennis, they say Novak...
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    Aussie or US open as premier hard event

    Players are best looked after at AO. Only problem with it is the heat, can cause some serious problems when it gets above 38C. I enjoy AO more but US is more prestigious. Wimbledon is the most pure tennis and requires a better overall skill set, but I prefer watching the pace of hard court...
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    Learning The Mental Game Faster

    OP is out of control. There is no hard evidence to suggest your method is th me best, no pros that can vouch for you. And your communication to us is like you're a mall salesmen. You say you're a student of the mental game yet you act like a master of it, but with no results of significant (atp...
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    Does my serve need fixing?

    Pretty good, as someone said putting you're knees further across the base line will propel you forward more. From around 6 minutes Rick Macci talks about the leg drive, about propelling your back foot slightly before you start the swing, rather than together.
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    Learning The Mental Game Faster

    My psychologist was telling me this. Mind is 12% conscious and 88% unconscious (figures can vary slightly based on whats been researched). You put in enough conscious (thinking harder than usual) effort and it eventually becomes sub conscious. Like learning to drive. You start off, you think...
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    Wawrinka Vs Murray

    There is a reason why Lebron cannot touch MJ until he has 7 rings, his record in finals. There's been a shift recently (past few years) with more athletes making certain sacrifices so they timing themselves for big tournaments, games, etc because the body cant keep up with the demands of being...
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    Rafael Nadal – 'If you don't want to watch Roger Federer v Stan Wawrinka you don't like the sport'

    I like playing tennis twice as much as I like watching it. Ill still watch it but I wouldnt care too much if I missed it.
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    How do you prep for league singles matches?

    Make sure I am in ketosis, stretches, jog, meditate and then warm up from 3 quarter court.
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    Bottom half finalist

    Zverev isn't ready yet. He was hitting balls on the roof and breaking rackets in round 1. Rafa or Milos. Gasquet is playing pretty well also, he'll have a sniff.
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    Kyrigos Needs To Be Banned From Tennis For Public Safety

    My point was he isn't putting on an act. And I didn't mention my version of fun.
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    Kyrigos Needs To Be Banned From Tennis For Public Safety

    I think its the opposite. He just likes to have his version of fun, not trying put on an act of a bad boy. With an experienced coach he respects, he's be on his way to reaching the pot of gold in front of him.
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    Possibility of Federer-Nadal Final?

    Best I've seen Nadal play in a while. He said the court was slower tonight, if the conditions are similar then he has a shot. Fed is timing his run for Wimbledon, as much chance as me getting laid tonight.
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    Habits and Superstitions?

    I double fault if I use the first serve ball for the second serve.
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    The Drop Serve: Too Bush League to Consider?

    When I need a switch in momentum, I sometimes pull it out. If you do it and you have shame doing it, you'll lose the match.
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    'The Inner Game of Tennis' and 'Winning Ugly' - Who uses them?

    Would rather just do meditation/mindfulness than keep reading inner game. Dribbled on about self 1 and 2 for far too long.
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    Thoughts on this player?

    He watches the ball well, is athletic, good movement and recovery. A lot to work with. I am a div 1 club level player in Australia, which is a fairly competitive league. Hope I can help. FH The wrist is doing all the work in the forehand, I feel like he needs to drive through it a more...
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