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True, true... can maybe get schools special offers and also can make flyers / website / create business cards to boost sales — maybe extra. the coronavirus is going to complicate things somewhat, so maybe won’t be as big of a deal beings that all courts open are indoors and indoors facilities...

Yes and yes. I actually charged $1 +string for the first racquet service I did about 8 years ago and have since been trained by GSS, IART and was like 2 pts from being an MRT, which was pretty annoying considering the study guide provided was missing an entire section of new technologies...

Craigslist started charging $5 a month and when I posted, nobody came to the table anyway... I think creating a website first then going on craigslist is maybe a little better, but does anyone have any suggestions how to get stringing business from clients around the area?

Are most pros prone to shoulder injuries because they learned to play as kids or because they have proper technique?

lol fuzzy my volleys are great. I think a whippier racquet actually makes them feel better... so putting lead at 3 and 9 almost seems wrong to me... would prefer handle or 6 maybe? the ball catches the back of his frame, but it does seem like a wider base on his volleys would give him more...

Well, what about when the racquet is super whippy and the ball slides across the strings? I am playing with the Pro Staff 97 CV and if you hit above the middle -- imagine racquet at contact "--D" so above the middle of that racquet I made... the ball doesn't respond well When I hit it in the...

Been reading for a little bit, but figured if I asked someone would already know... A friend has his backhand volley slip into his frame a lot (maybe he is a little too open), but could that be torsional stability? Would adding lead at 3 and 9 be the answer to that problem, since it increases...

Yeah, demoing has been useful. Some of the time I wasn't really playing my normal game, so the first maybe 8 racquets I demoed was me trying to figure out how to hit the ball again. I felt like I found the racquet I wanted until I played a set with it. Now, I'm starting to like the technifibre...

This could probably be two separate topics, but #1 What are preferred methods for deciding which racquet to choose? -- if I am looking for a racquet to give me the best chance to hit a bigger serve, should I be thinking more-so about finding a racquet that could be altered or which specs would...

Where on the reel does it show the pt value?

Hey, what racquet would be good for my coach if he is going to hit 500 serves at me each lesson, so as not to hurt his arm? Open frame would be bad, but would loosely strung Wilson BLX 90 with softer poly be adequate? And for optimal, what weighting would be preferred / where on the racquet...

I am a noobie to ITF, but figured I might as well head to the area around Buffalo / Rochester and try to find a good spot with clay courts to prepare for the upcoming tournaments... If I can find some clay courts and hitting partners or I could even help out around a club or program from early...

I had the same issue.. I ended up tying two knots on the one tie off hole... If the strings break at the knot, it's a free string job, but I haven't had many issues with this..

Where do up-and-coming 18-25 year olds go to play a consistent batch of high level tennis? Right now, I am in Palm Springs, California playing a 4.0+ doubles mixer once a week... I hit with 2 or 3 good players a week at most for maybe a total of 8 hours of tennis. Anyone else who is good that...

0,0... I'd maybe get a game at the end ... but I've never played him LOL he's an open player I'm barely in a 5.0 match... that's why it's called 4.5 to pro xD More or less I have played on court with his presence.. last time I hit a ball with him was 8 years ago when I was starting out

yeah he coaches / plays at my old club. He's grand... I was actually coached by him in high school

I've been coaching and playing up here in Minnesota... check list -- trainer -- check -- nutritionist -- check -- psychologist -- check -- coach -- check -- dream -- check for sure hitting partner / club -- work in progress matches / tournaments -- work in progress My fitness has gotten really...

LOL I do need to ask... I need a mentor to figure this **** out! I need a cheap manager xD I also need to find a way to play more... I've spent so many hours coaching -- I've hit a lot of balls with little tenacity, such as the balls you see in the video, now I have to worry that I will stay...

This is good^ I feel like I need to be more explosive and natural looking -- I am going to go pro... I just need to find a good hitting partner that will be as dedicated as me... Sending you info... I would be interested in connections out in Cali -- I'm in MN taking care of my mom a bit, but...

Love it^^ I think you nailed it... I was standing right on top of the baseline barely getting my feet set... my footwork is god awful and I was most likely a solid 4.0 9 months ago... I think today I can say I'm a 4.5 with being match tested against 4.0 players... I need to get my ass kicked by...

No.. never posted a video before... I just read the description "anyone with link can view." -- partly since I could see them on here I thought other people could... Vids are unlisted now... that should fix it I don't yet believe I've bitten off more than I can chew... I have improved my...

I really appreciate that ^^ I just added some to YouTube... private, but with link you can view... here are the links... These are from March '15... been grinding out my footwork and a few subtleties to my groundies... A couple of the longer ones are getting uploaded, but I would have to...

Much appreciates responses maxxy If I could float an academy -- coach and work 15-20 hour weeks and still be able to play or train there that would be brilliant... My first match I played I forgot to take my camera out of my bag... He falls around the 4.5 category. We usually have a close...

I will create some video of myself. I do not think I am match-tested, but I am war-bound and I'd say my limits are pretty high up there. I figure, I might as well shoot for the sky for all these nonbelievers... I can't practically believe these guys have failures at the same capacity as my...

I read the entire thread, 95% of that is from 3.5-4.5 players talking... My battle right now is 1. Playing players like this ^^, all I have to do is play my game. 2. Playing players at 5.0+, I have to be ready to play a level above my game. -- Of course, if I feel like I am more athletic, can...

Check my former post... I perhaps did not outline his insight properly... I do agree. I would love to hear your insights as to the most challenging aspects of tennis... For me consistently playing with a high level of execution has been very difficult. To play 1 point great and then the next 2...

1. Now that I'm reading my original post -- the comment about my friend is a little skewed. What he meant is 1 year just to get used to their ball, not to break into challengers after a year.... so getting used to that top 500 ball will take a year, maybe it takes a year or more to get there...

I am 23 years old. I have beaten everyone I know. And I would probably get beat by the top teaching pro in my area 2-6, 3-6 on a good day. I would also be getting crushed by top college players in my area, but if I was training against good players, I would be able to get a few games off of...

Lets edit this and make it attainable then... Local open level events -- Absolutely crush people... break their serves, never get broke, face few break points, serve aces, win 10+ points at net, hit winners consistently... dominate rallies Regional events -- Outplay everyone... have the better...