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I plan to contact SP first thing after the weekend.

Here I am, 12 years after your post. How do I troubleshot a bad rectifier(PN#IRFP044) and where can I buy the part? I changed the battery then vaguely smelled something burning. Now it runs on one speed - very fast.

FOR ME, Isospeed cream are the absolute worst strings I've every used by 1000 miles. I purchased three sets of strings based on the rave reviews in this forum. I couldn't keep the ball in with those strings. After three days, switched racquets with my other strings and suddenly, I could hit...

An alternative to video taping yourself is going to Youtube and watching 3.0 players. You're making the same mistakes they are. The problem with taping yourself is that you'll be stunned to find out your strokes don't look like Roger Federer's.

It's not the will to win that matters - everyone has that. It's the will to prepare to win that matters. - Paul "Bear" Bryant

To be good at any sport, especially tennis. you need to practice. A lot. And, not everyone likes to practice. Some people love it. It's a gift if you do. It's the path to achievement. For me, it serving. I've hit so many serves I'm surprised my arm is still attached. But there's nothing like...

In NYC, a permit for all city park courts, including Central Park in Manhattan is $200 for the season. . . . and only $20 for senior citizens. $600 for the season at my upstate tennis club. No court fees. Both places have Har-Tru clay courts.

Tell her to stop taking 90 minute breaks between sets.

I'm thinking of going there in a few weeks. How was your trip?

Stadium Tennis has leagues, too. I'm out of town, but will be back in about a week. Let's hit.

Email me once you get settled in if you want to hit. I'm a steady hitter, but in my 50's. - Larry nytennis40@gmail.com

They probably have a spare racquet. Contact Andy (andy@gothamtennis.com) at Stadium tennis. Tell him you got the info from me. - Larry

Yes, generally, you need to reserve a spot, otherwise it may be all booked. After you come a couple of times and know who the good players are, you can nudge the guy organizing it about who's reserved for the coming week. You probably know how these mixers are. You can go hoping to get in some...

Look at like this. In the depths of winter, when it's 20 degrees and 20 mph winds, only people who love tennis are going to trek to the South Bronx to play. Really, it's hit or miss. Sometimes, not many good players. Other nights, a handful of 4.0's, even 4.5 and the games are great. Overall...

You've just inspired a lot of people to make better line calls.

. . . jsyk, it's easy to find good partners to play with in NYC.

This time of year there are few outdoor options. Friday night doubles mixer at Stadium Tennis is pretty good. $35 for at least 2 hours. And they have a pretty good league. Send me a PM and I'll give you the contact info and the NYC tennis scoop.

Can you play during the day, weekdays?

Help us. What's your approach to hitting your backhand that makes it easy for you?

My guess is you'd take a dozen strokes with it, then bury it in the back of your garage.

Take a video of yourself playing. You'll be horrified, and immediately see your own, easily correctable, mistakes.

Jimraww - I forgot to say that I also massage my arm constantly and have had a massage therapist work on my arm, too. This is extremely important. In my case, I've pinpointed where my muscle is knotted, and still trying to work it out.

jimrawr - I'm currently experiencing a very similar situation as you. It's been almost 8 weeks since I've been on a tennis court. Like you, I have not seen a doctor, but done a ton of research. It seems like a waste of money, but I made need to see a doctor to get a perscription for a Phys...

Footwork - Footwork - Footwork! It's as if there are two separate games. 1 - racing to the ball quickly. 2 - striking the ball well.

That's not rallying. Rallying is a cooperative exercise. The objective is to hit good shots TO EACH OTHER. I hate rallying with people who do that. Sometimes, I rally with a top college player. If it's a little too far from her, she won't even make an attempt to get it. Not that I was...