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I've said this before and will say this for the last time. The absolute last time. I was teaching pronation as far back as 1972. There's nothing anyone can teach me about this important element in the serve. Absolutely nothing. Now go play in your sand box. JS

Wrist? Be careful here. All these "clowns" strive to compete with each other inventing anything they can to develop interest and a following in what they say and pitch. Ego and money. You're not ATP and will never be. Science and my life long teaching experience tells me to run away from...

Politics and Propaganda. Pollution? Research on how much pollution is put into the atmosphere per each launch. It's mind boggling. Talk about being exempt from a Carbon Footprint. What is really going on with this Space Program? JS

I've been in and out, just nothing new to comment on. I did start a Thread on the Adidas Barricade rackets. I played one and WOW! I can't believe how great they are. I might look here and there for a couple of them. They are great! JS

Can you spell Propaganda? OK, how about Money Laundering?

So I'm at the tennis courts today at the University. And I gotta tell ya, there's no real Tennis "action," well except for that guy who had rackets with "double" handles. I may have mentioned him. Anyway, this guy shows up with an Adidas bag and a container of balls. I'm hitting against the net...

"To me it looks that first you achieve consistency and only afterwards you go for power (and placement)." How long have I been saying this only to receive extreme "resistance" from the peanut gallery. JS

Now that it's become fashionable, everyone, all of a sudden are, "Experts" in maintaining rallies. :p :alien:

Exactly what I said when I first arrived in this Forum. JS

ATP players "rally" all the time, hitting quality drives designed to move the other player around. Watch them carefully, no one generally "over hits" until they have the opportunity or a chance to hit their favorite shot. JS

One of the scientific aspects of tennis, possibly two actually: 1) The ability to git a ground stroke. 2) The ability to hit the same stroke repeatedly. Ground strokes. You don't have tennis without them. Hitting the same stroke as in, what the ball does. To do repeatedly time after time. JS

A good practice technique, which most definitely increased "ball control," is the following. The first player is allowed to hit the ball anywhere on the court. The second player must return the ball as close to the baseline "T" as possible, which is the middle of the court. Obviously it would...

"Seriously, don't be offended, but fundamentals are more important." Interesting how many people don't realize how important the basics are in learning just about anything. Gymnastics, dance, martial arts, drawing, just to name a few. It would be a long list, including all the hands on trades...

Develop a "solid" game with ability in all your shots. Always win your serve, brake your opponent once. You'll be the Club champion. (y) :alien: JS

Biomechanics, blocks, range, stability, pronate equally, steady, shoulder dipping, safety. Yup! Now I got it. JS

A gifted player will discover your weakness and go after it. JS

There ya go. You identified a major problem dealing with the concept of advancement. Super kudos!! And then some!! JS

Yea well, If you have a "tennis game," shots plus tactics, you can easily beat a "pusher." At "club level" the "pusher" is generally at the same level of play as his opponent. The fix is simple and I've said this so many times, I'm sick of saying it, "Stop playing matches and TRAIN." You...

Keep in mind, sooner or later one must learn to hit a ball which causes difficulty for their opponent. JS

The thing about this "Down the middle" technique, I don't call this a drill, and I've used this technique since the early 70's, so I've seen first hand over many years how well and efficient this works with many players. No one, not even ATP can hit this way without some movement, even one or...

I have the B&W Team, in red, bag. 6 rackets easily, but you could push it.

Mine are the green and black Wimbledon originals. Are you playing them?

I'm flattered. However, crazy as it may seem, I have two Adidas Barricade Tennis Rackets which play much better. These Adidas are probably the stiffest rackets made and are exceptional for advanced play. That is, being able to connect with the "sweet spot" regularly. I may put them on line. JS

Time is running out. I have to buy a case of balls. Where is the last place you purchased balls and how many. JS

A poorly adjusted, or a poorly set up racket can prevent someone from playing well. At maturity in tennis, the racket becomes part of the individual. Many never experience this. JS

I used to play tennis when the only color available in a tennis ball was white. (y) :D :oops: :alien: I was active when yellow came along.

How much do they sell for? No sponsorship, so they're a bargain. Certainly white.

I haven't seen an all white tennis shoe in a long time. They look nice and the price is right.

It's not that I'm cheap, it's because I'm broke. :oops:

How much are they at TW?