Curious’ match/practice videos

[Curious]

Well, there’s no point talking anyway if someone thinks his stroke has no problems and he knows better than anyone else in the world. We’re wasting time.

 

[zill]

Well, there’s no point talking anyway if someone thinks his stroke has no problems and he knows better than anyone else in the world. We’re wasting time.

Correct, now lets get back to the thread... how is your bh going?

 

[Curious]

Correct, now lets get back to the thread... how is your bh going?

Everything is going well. The forehand, serve, my knee, even the backhand yeah.

 

[zill]

Everything is going well. The forehand, serve, my knee, even the backhand yeah.

Hint: Its not. Unless if you have been secretly hitting the 2hb lately.

 

[Rosstour]

I actually agree with zill here that he doesn't jerk his head violently at contact. You can't be consistent if you jerk your head and zill is very consistent.

Well then what would you describe that motion as

 

[user92626]

Well then what would you describe that motion as

He over-swings and can't maintain proper balance in follow-thru.

As for why or how his over-swings happen, be my guest and guess ...

 

[Curious]

He over-swings and can't maintain proper balance in follow-thru.

As for why or how his over-swings happen, be my guest and guess ...

Zill won’t be happy with those pictures. What are you doing?
Especially the middle one. What does it look like happening? Imagine there’s no racket.

 

[zill]

He over-swings and can't maintain proper balance in follow-thru.

As for why or how his over-swings happen, be my guest and guess ...

The last pic is evidence I can maintain my balance?

 

[zill]

Zill won’t be happy with those pictures. What are you doing?
Especially the middle one. What does it look like happening? Imagine there’s no racket.

As long as they are genuine pics off a single shot, its okay.

 

[user92626]

As long as they are genuine pics off a single shot, its okay.

Good.

I think @Curious underestimates your tolerance and truth acceptance I know you better.

I didn't make up those pixs, right?

It is what it is.

Making good observations n giving quality inputs is a thankless job. That's why I rarely do, and I will stop here with this instance.

No point in wasting my skills ...
This skill is much more productive in other areas

 

[user92626]

@zill @Curious @Rosstour @10sbeast888 @ballmachineguy

Zero likes for my post 7056 to show appreciation for my time/effort and super quality inputs, but posts that comment on it got likes!!

See, how thankless this tips giving biz is?

To a lesser man, like BMG for example, he's gonna turn bitter and resentful and go on to become negative... ...

Not me though... I'm good (ok, this sounds too much like zill but it's true though)

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(disclaimer: this post isn't serious at all. I'm very bored and just like to poast!)

 

[10sbeast888]

@zill @Curious @Rosstour @10sbeast888 @ballmachineguy

Zero likes for my post 7056 to show appreciation for my time/effort and super quality inputs, but posts that comment on it got likes!!

See, how thankless this tips giving biz is?

To a lesser man, like BMG for example, he's gonna turn bitter and resentful and go on to become negative... ...

Not me though... I'm good (ok, this sounds too much like zill but it's true though)

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(disclaimer: this post isn't serious at all. I'm very bored and just like to poast!)

VP - it's your time to shine.. I have lost interest and am semi-retired from TT.

 

[user92626]

VP - it's your time to shine.. I have lost interest and am semi-retired from TT.

Nooooooo .... where's the DIS-LIKE button?

Don't become a lurker, mister B.

 

[10sbeast888]

Nooooooo .... where's the DIS-LIKE button?

Don't become a lurker, mister B.

retire with me... I've got a bunch of new shiny objects..

 

[user92626]

retire with me... I've got a bunch of new shiny objects..

Let me ask you.

How would TT work for you? How would you make it work for you?

 

[AnyPUG]

Good points

 

[10sbeast888]

Let me ask you.

How would TT work for you? How would you make it work for you?

no biggie... it still works.

just normal ebb and flow.

 

[ChaelAZ]

In case you missed it, the OG iRacer has been back playing and posting vids.

 

[Curious]

@zill ’s comeback hit after resting for 2 months.
We did bh cross court the whole time.

 

[StringSnapper]

hows the knee @zill ?

 

[zill]

@zill ’s comeback hit after resting for 2 months.
We did bh cross court the whole time.

After 2.5 months.

hows the knee @zill ?

Not healed but taped both knees to play. No pain. But immobile. How do you think I was moving there?

 

[zill]

How do you think I was moving there? @StringSnapper

 

[StringSnapper]

After 2.5 months.



Not healed but taped both knees to play. No pain. But immobile. How do you think I was moving there?

Not well, i mean you werent split stepping. But if its pain free better than nothing

 

[zill]

He over-swings and can't maintain proper balance in follow-thru.

As for why or how his over-swings happen, be my guest and guess ...

 

[user92626]

That's a winner right there.

Ton of exercise which is one of a few true benefits of rec tennis.

Hey so your legs are ok, u back to playing?

 

[zill]

Hey so your legs are ok, u back to playing?

Only with both taped knees.

 

[GrandSlammer]

Only with both taped knees.

Knee support braces (sleeves) are no good I take it? We have a different issue, but for me those are a necessity and make tennis possible.

 

[ShinMezame]

has no problems and

@zill ’s comeback hit after resting for 2 months.
We did bh cross court the whole time.

I don't remember you overrotating into Africa on your forehands, is this a new development?

 

[Curious]

I don't remember you overrotating into Africa on your forehands, is this a new development?

You’re talking about the two forehands at the end where I really went for it? I guess it happens sometimes, not routinely though.

 

[zill]

Knee support braces (sleeves) are no good I take it? We have a different issue, but for me those are a necessity and make tennis possible.

Just used Leukotape. Was a terrible experience not being able to move properly.

 

[Curious]

Ok guys, I’m finally conceding defeat on my bh battle!
I think the problem with my bh is that I just don’t feel comfortable if I coil/turn as much as optimal. It’s like forcing myself to write or eat with left hand. Is it because of my eyesight or neck inflexibility or something else I don’t know.
So from now on I won’t be trying to fix it and I’ll use it only when I’m really in a good position, otherwise I’ll be working on improving my slice.
Hit another 2 hours of backhands with @zill today and came to this conclusion.

 

[10sbeast888]

Ok guys, I’m finally conceding defeat on my bh battle!
I think the problem with my bh is that I just don’t feel comfortable if I coil/turn as much as optimal. It’s like forcing myself to write or eat with left hand. Is it because of my eyesight or neck inflexibility or something else I don’t know.
So from now on I won’t be trying to fix it and I’ll use it only when I’m really in a good position, otherwise I’ll be working on improving my slice.
Hit another 2 hours of backhands with @zill today and came to this conclusion.

could have gotten it fixed in the Academy.. the issues are well documented.

but that's a big 'could'.

 

[ballmachineguy]

could have gotten it fixed in the Academy.. the issues are well documented.

but that's a big 'could'.

Imagine an archer or hunter trying to launch arrows without locking out the bow-holding arm? How are you going to pull the string back properly? If he wasn’t going to get his feet set before his take back was complete he had no chance. He refused to fix that and is right to give up. If he can develop a low skidding slice, his bh will give opponents a much harder time than that weak topspin drive ever did.

 

[Fintft]

Ok guys, I’m finally conceding defeat on my bh battle!
I think the problem with my bh is that I just don’t feel comfortable if I coil/turn as much as optimal. It’s like forcing myself to write or eat with left hand. Is it because of my eyesight or neck inflexibility or something else I don’t know.
So from now on I won’t be trying to fix it and I’ll use it only when I’m really in a good position, otherwise I’ll be working on improving my slice.
Hit another 2 hours of backhands with @zill today and came to this conclusion.

Too bad, keep at it.

 

[user92626]

Ok guys, I’m finally conceding defeat on my bh battle!
I think the problem with my bh is that I just don’t feel comfortable if I coil/turn as much as optimal. It’s like forcing myself to write or eat with left hand. Is it because of my eyesight or neck inflexibility or something else I don’t know.
So from now on I won’t be trying to fix it and I’ll use it only when I’m really in a good position, otherwise I’ll be working on improving my slice.
Hit another 2 hours of backhands with @zill today and came to this conclusion.

Did zill give you lot of input during your rally? given how he is with you on TT

Best of luck with your realization, C.

To me you're enjoying your journey fully, like @ballmachineguy @zill and other guys

 

[Cap]

Ok guys, I’m finally conceding defeat on my bh battle!

Don't give up, you have improved it a lot. Takes time, keep going. Good slice is nice, but not with you first strike mentality.

 

[zill]

Did zill give you lot of input during your rally? given how he is with you on TT

He doesn't listen to me.

 

[StringSnapper]

Ok guys, I’m finally conceding defeat on my bh battle!
I think the problem with my bh is that I just don’t feel comfortable if I coil/turn as much as optimal. It’s like forcing myself to write or eat with left hand. Is it because of my eyesight or neck inflexibility or something else I don’t know.
So from now on I won’t be trying to fix it and I’ll use it only when I’m really in a good position, otherwise I’ll be working on improving my slice.
Hit another 2 hours of backhands with @zill today and came to this conclusion.

Is it uncomfortable as in physical pain or just feels more uncoordinated?

I always try to hit the easier shot. Slice is considered generally safer but for me hitting more topspin backhands feels safer than slicing tbh. Height (high balls) of the ball and pace makes topspin or blocks easier, lower bounces and further away balls makes slice the easier shot

 

[StringSnapper]

If youre left eye dominant morotorglu would say hit more neutral or open stance bhs. It works for me, im cross eye dominant and make less mistakes from that change.

 

[Curious]

Is it uncomfortable as in physical pain or just feels more uncoordinated?

I always try to hit the easier shot. Slice is considered generally safer but for me hitting more topspin backhands feels safer than slicing tbh. Height (high balls) of the ball and pace makes topspin or blocks easier, lower bounces and further away balls makes slice the easier shot

No physical discomfort or difficulty. I’m right eye dominant.
I just don’t feel the connection with the incoming ball on the backhand side. I can’t set up which I don’t feel on the forehand.

 

[zill]

He doesn't listen to me.

Try the two turns next time. I told @StringSnapper about it and he said it helped his bh a lot. You don't have many things to try. This could be your last resort.

Ok guys, I’m finally conceding defeat on my bh battle!
I think the problem with my bh is that I just don’t feel comfortable if I coil/turn as much as optimal. It’s like forcing myself to write or eat with left hand. Is it because of my eyesight or neck inflexibility or something else I don’t know.
So from now on I won’t be trying to fix it and I’ll use it only when I’m really in a good position, otherwise I’ll be working on improving my slice.
Hit another 2 hours of backhands with @zill today and came to this conclusion.

 

[zill]

Ok guys, I’m finally conceding defeat on my bh battle!
I think the problem with my bh is that I just don’t feel comfortable if I coil/turn as much as optimal. It’s like forcing myself to write or eat with left hand. Is it because of my eyesight or neck inflexibility or something else I don’t know.
So from now on I won’t be trying to fix it and I’ll use it only when I’m really in a good position, otherwise I’ll be working on improving my slice.
Hit another 2 hours of backhands with @zill today and came to this conclusion.

We did some forehands yesterday as well. Here they are:

 

[user92626]

No physical discomfort or difficulty. I’m right eye dominant.
I just don’t feel the connection with the incoming ball on the backhand side. I can’t set up which I don’t feel on the forehand.

C's problem lies somewhere else. It's not really his stroke or even physical per se.
It's a classic one though.

 

[ballmachineguy]

C's problem lies somewhere else. It's not really his stroke or even physical per se.
It's a classic one though.

Oh, it’s the stroke. Stubborn, that guy is.
Notice how he never did what I told him to and now he has to give up?
I was a YouBoob channel and an accent away from straightening him out.

 

[AnyPUG]

Oh, it’s the stroke.

user9 says his stroke issues are not stroke related and you say the stroke issues are stroke related.

in other words, he says 2 is not really 2 and you say 2 is actually 2? it’s next level discussion for sure.
please continue and entertain us further. we deserve nothing less.

 

[Fintft]

Ok guys, I’m finally conceding defeat on my bh battle!
I think the problem with my bh is that I just don’t feel comfortable if I coil/turn as much as optimal. It’s like forcing myself to write or eat with left hand. Is it because of my eyesight or neck inflexibility or something else I don’t know.
So from now on I won’t be trying to fix it and I’ll use it only when I’m really in a good position, otherwise I’ll be working on improving my slice.
Hit another 2 hours of backhands with @zill today and came to this conclusion.

While your FH has improved, you are not staying with your shot (lifting your head too soon on the BH side, it seems); overall, progress though!

 

[Curious]

While your FH has improved, you are not staying with your shot (lifting your head too soon on the BH side, it seems); overall, progress though!

Yep, enough with details of stroke mechanics. I’ll keep the strokes as they are and focus on a few major things from now on:
- split step (nonnegotiable)
- keep my head still at contact
- lower center of gravity

 

[ballmachineguy]

Yep, enough with details of stroke mechanics. I’ll keep the strokes as they are and focus on a few major things from now on:
- split step (nonnegotiable)
- keep my head still at contact
- lower center of gravity

Wait! You are already ungiving up on giving up?

 

[Curious]

I’m sure 1hbh can still be functional and it doesn’t have to be a weapon. Just low to high and forward. Keep it simple. Shape it , keep it in. Don’t worry about anything else.

 

[zill]

I’m sure 1hbh can still be functional and it doesn’t have to be a weapon. Just low to high and forward. Keep it simple. Shape it , keep it in. Don’t worry about anything else.

Did the two consecutive hits with me improve your bh?