Someone who starts a thread asking if he can still improve though his dreams of becoming a 6.0 has ended, is not really looking for a serious response. Just roll with the troll.
My Journey to 6.0 Has Ended... Can I Still Improve? (TennisProdigy Video Diary)
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Someone who starts a thread asking if he can still improve though his dreams of becoming a 6.0 has ended, is not really looking for a serious response. Just roll with the troll.
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That weird serve would get crushed by strong 4.5 players. You have no way around : develop a decent serve. It takes months to develop a decent first and second serve which is reliable under pressure.
TennisProdigy
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In my 1 hour hitting session today, I spent 40 min just hitting and improving technique then 20 min doing “point play” where I tried to win.
Nah, gonna prove I can reach a high level without using a serve
I’m looking to improve.
We shall see, I have multiple USTA 4.5 official matches in April where I’ll be unleashing my new serve, forehand, and backhand.
Of course it would. OP playing in weak area.
Keendog
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OP playing in a weak Era
Stratotanker
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I carry an extra one in my tennis bag, for courts like this. I’m crazy, I guess. But hey, isn’t this the right thread for that?
I think TP can go undefeated in 4.5 with that serve. TBH I'd be surprised if he didn't. But the goal isn't to go undefeated in 4.5. The goal is 6.0+! To reach that goal, you need a very strong serve.
Anyone who has played this sport knows improvement is a constant. All of us learn something new even after many years of playing. Even pros improve. The improvement might not reflect in the standings as age takes a toll on the body even if your technique, anticipation, and mental part of the game get better. Hence the adage of wanting a 20 year old body with a 40 year old brain.
So someone who is knowledgeable enough to know what a 6.0 is and asking the question if they can improve just because they have given up on their 6.0 attempt is clearly trolling or just desperate for attention.
TennisProdigy
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I have not given up. My initial 2 year time frame to reach 6.0 has ended. But I have begun a new journey to 6.0 giving myself a 12 year time frame.
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So we will be blessed by your daily updates for the next 12 years. Lmao, I don't know what to think
mad dog1
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Feels better to win! No?
PrinceMoron
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4.5 is tricky, you don’t move because you don’t need to do, and you can get everything from a standing start. So it is like starting a point every shot in the rally.
You have absolutely no idea where the ball is going to go, there is no consistency to anything. You have to run forward all the time as shots are so short.
Stroke technique is so bad you can’t work out where your opponent is going to hit the ball.
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That's more like 3.5
TennisProdigy
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After I conquer the 4.5 level I shall set my sights on open tournaments. All opponents that appear before me shall become stepping stones on my path to improvement.
It will take time for me to groove me new FH, BH, and serve into my game against the wide range of opponents that I shall face this year.
Correct, and don’t worry, I can sense your elation from across the internet.
yossarian
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You’re going to win anyway. The competition is already too low — you said so yourself. Just skip it can go straight for the open level. You’ll run the gamut from 4.5s to 5.5s. A much more efficient use of your time
TennisProdigy
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I started this thread less than 2 months ago and was rated a 4.0 by most... Now I’m being told 4.5 is too easy too for me??? Somethings not adding up
I started this thread less than 2 months ago and was rated a 4.0 by most... Now I’m being told 4.5 is too easy too for me??? Somethings not adding up
denial
anger
bargaining
depression
acceptance
I said from the start you’d best ballbag. 5.0 level Is very attainable if you improve serve and forehand.
Slowtwitcher
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I started this thread less than 2 months ago and was rated a 4.0 by most... Now I’m being told 4.5 is too easy too for me??? Somethings not adding up
Your level of trolling is already 6.0. Maybe your journey is indeed over...
Oh and BTW... keep using "shall", makes it even more funny for me to read your posts!
Slowtwitcher
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This. Backhand already Nadal-level after 20min of wall hitting.
yossarian
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I started this thread less than 2 months ago and was rated a 4.0 by most... Now I’m being told 4.5 is too easy too for me??? Somethings not adding up
What better way to shut up the haters than to kick ass at an open level tournament?
You yourself said 4.5 is going to be a breeze. You yourself know best.
Open is the path and you know it
Slowtwitcher
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Open is the path. Know this you do.
This is the way.
TennisProdigy
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I used to be rated 5.0 xD I’d be disappointed in myself if all I could achieve was a 5.0 level...
I am at a “6.0” level in many different sports and games. Unfortunately tennis isn’t one of them... yet
Two issues:
1. my body is only accustomed to playing tennis 1-2 times a week right now, an open tournament would entail 2+ matches a day prob.
2. If I shut all the haters up I’d prob lose all interest in tennis... The haters make tennis fun and entertaining xD
yossarian
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I used to be rated 5.0 xD I’d be disappointed in myself if all I could achieve was a 5.0 level...
I am at a “6.0” level in many different sports and games. Unfortunately tennis isn’t one of them... yet
Two issues:
1. my body is only accustomed to playing tennis 1-2 times a week right now, an open tournament would entail 2+ matches a day prob.
2. If I shut all the haters up I’d prob lose all interest in tennis... The haters make tennis fun and entertaining xD
Benefits:
Better competition for you to maximize your superior talent potential and self actualize as a talk tennis GOAT
Potential to win actual prize money and supplement your impressive income
Jake Speeed
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The sign at our local club says,
"Shirts and shoes required"
"No group or private lessons"
Jake Speeed
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An interesting thing about sports.
You cannot be good at all of them, concentrate on one and be exceptional.
You cannot be good at all of them, concentrate on one and be exceptional.
TennisProdigy
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I don’t actually have any interest in being a TT GOAT. I’m just interested in having fun. And that would mean pursuing a 6.0 level in tennis.
My dad has won money in open tournaments despite starting tennis at age 28 and never having a single tennis lesson in his entire life...
However, for me I don’t think that meager additional income will be necessary.
But what if there are aspects of each sport that I like that aren’t found in the others? And it’s not like I’m making any money on these sports anyways.
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Jake Speeed
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Enjoy sports, all of them. However, as I said, you will only be mediocre. Unless you're an exception.
TennisProdigy
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oh don’t worry my friend, I got u covered there xD
Also, I’d like take a moment and thank 3 forum members in particular who have helped me progress to the level I’m at now.
@PrinceMoron @ServeBot @Jake Speeed
Jake Speeed
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Slowtwitcher
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Kinda hurt I was left out.
Jake Speeed
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TennisProdigy
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Nah I had a OHBH for the last 7 years and it’s just not doing it for me. It was fine to get me to a 5.0 ranking but beyond that it’s not a right fit for my game unfortunately.
Also, it should be noted that i am partially ambidextrous and can hit a 4.0- right handed forehand right now with only 4 hours total practice time spent on it, 3.5 of those hours spent on the wall over the last couple years.
So after 3-5 more hitting sessions it’s possible my 2HBH might become monstrous.
you’re on my top 10 list for posters who’ve entertained me the most.
Slowtwitcher
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Symbiosis!
yossarian
Professional
Just skip the two hander and play with two forehands. I have a pretty good lefty forehand but could never get the grip changes down. Would absolutely play with two forehands though if I could. I’m sure with your super human reflexes from years of gaming it would be no problem
Jake Speeed
Professional
About that 2HBH you expect to develop. Much depends on who you're playing.
I hope more SHB come about with some of the new younger players. No one believes this but, there are restrictions and some limitations with the 2HBH.
You see this plenty of times with ATP and WTA matches, but no one ever notices.
I have no idea why this is?
I can take a guess. Or do I really know why.
JS
megamind
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It is my belief that there is only one way to settle this.
One way to know if @TennisProdigy can really make it to 6.0.
He must first defeat chess maestro MEP.
If he cannot defeat MEP, he cannot make it to 6.0
For more info on MEP, see https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/ind...-player-the-megamind-interview-series.680748/
One way to know if @TennisProdigy can really make it to 6.0.
He must first defeat chess maestro MEP.
If he cannot defeat MEP, he cannot make it to 6.0
For more info on MEP, see https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/ind...-player-the-megamind-interview-series.680748/
Jake Speeed
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TennisProdigy
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although I could play two forehands no problem, the anatomy and physics suggest such a technique to be obsolete
About that 2HBH you expect to develop. Much depends on who you're playing.
I hope more SHB come about with some of the new younger players. No one believes this but, there are restrictions and some limitations with the 2HBH.
You see this plenty of times with ATP and WTA matches, but no one ever notices.
I have no idea why this is?
I can take a guess. Or do I really know why.
JS
having played with both, I 100% see where you’re coming from.
the one handed backhand has more spin potential, more power potential, easier to hit cross court and down the line when you’ve had time to set up properly, more racquet head speed potential, better on low balls, and more reach.
The two handed backhand offers more stability, more efficient “footwork flexibility,” and better at handling high balls.
at only 5’7” and in anticipation of playing 5.0 to 6.0 level opponents who have monster topspin forehands that bounce over 5 feet high, I will need a 2HBH if I’m going to reign victorious.
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TennisProdigy
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I am very much looking forward to my match with MEP, his shot tolerance, stamina, and tennis IQ are extremely impressive. With that being said, his play style is going to limit his ceiling to about 5.0 minus tops. My ceiling is much higher than that.
PrinceMoron
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go for a Borg 1 1/2 handed backhand if you are not sure what you want
Flamboyant and safe.
And whatever you do, prepare twice as quickly. You are only taking the racquet back when the ball bounces. I could go off court, get a drink, towel down and be back before you take the racquet back.
get on the ball , get set and hit .At the moment you are hitting like you have been run ragged and barely got to the ball, when it is only coming over the net so slow the wind could stop it. You should be There, chin on shoulder ready.
put a stone under your heel and you would soon learn to get up on the front of your feet.
see if you can do 3 bounces up off the court before you move for the ball.
get in position totally balanced and long slow exhale as you hit.
Flamboyant and safe.
And whatever you do, prepare twice as quickly. You are only taking the racquet back when the ball bounces. I could go off court, get a drink, towel down and be back before you take the racquet back.
get on the ball , get set and hit .At the moment you are hitting like you have been run ragged and barely got to the ball, when it is only coming over the net so slow the wind could stop it. You should be There, chin on shoulder ready.
put a stone under your heel and you would soon learn to get up on the front of your feet.
see if you can do 3 bounces up off the court before you move for the ball.
get in position totally balanced and long slow exhale as you hit.
Jake Speeed
Professional
Kudos, you have much of the SHB nailed. However, once mastered, "mastered" high bouncing balls are easier to hit with a SHB.
I see plenty of jumping to hit the 2HB.
Also, and I don't recommend this, you can take the ball early after the bounce.
In all honesty, I wish you would spend the time developing your SHB. My "game" was my SHB.
Also, "try," just try to play without sound.
TennisProdigy
Professional
Roger that coach!
Kudos, you have much of the SHB nailed. However, once mastered, "mastered" high bouncing balls are easier to hit with a SHB.
I see plenty of jumping to hit the 2HB.
Also, and I don't recommend this, you can take the ball early after the bounce.
In all honesty, I wish you would spend the time developing your SHB. My "game" was my SHB.
Also, "try," just try to play without sound.
two things:
1. With my ability to learn, if I haven’t mastered it in 7 years, I ain’t ever gonna master it unfortunately.
2. You’re correct on the jumping. It might look excessive to you right now, but once I get my timing down and with my athleticism I’m actually able to do a “backhand smash” at ease on any high ball. So high balls will actual become fish food for me in the future.
You need to work on your confidence and self awareness
TennisProdigy
Professional
hmm? Which part blew your mind?
I have never been hospitalized in any type of mental institution, I’ve only been hospitalized for severe asthma attacks about 4-5 times as a kid.
However, my ex-wife has been forcibly hospitalized at a mental institution for 4 days. They wanted to keep her for 2+ weeks but I got her out early.
Would love to see it!
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