my strokes (5.5) if interested

onehandbh

onehandbh

G.O.A.T.
TonLars said:
Well, MRI revealed that Ive had "the majority" of one of my ligaments in my ankle torn, so that expalins why its been painful and slow to heal. They said I dont need surgery, so that was good news, but that it could take 6+ months to heal and feel better.

Just within the last couple weeks, Ive finally been able to play and move close to 100%, with some discomfort, and without it getting really sore or worse the next day. So I think I will be alright, so very happy about that! It has just been a matter of getting my game back, which had been frustrating, but again just recently I have been starting to get close to good form again. I have a bit over a month before I will start playing tournaments again, so I should be in great shape and hopefully playing really well by then.
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I recommend ART (active release technique) physical therapy. It's basically
some joint manipulation with super deep massage to break up scar tissue.
I had a bad ankle injury from basketball (landed on someone's foot and rolled
my ankle all the way until the outer ankle bone bounced off the court)

I let it heal very slowly until it just seamed to stagnate or heal too slowly for
me. Within a few sessions, it felt almost 100% and I was able to be
pain free. The sessions can be somewhat intense but worked wonders for
me. I went back to the same guy when I had a lower back injury also
(from squats). Same result.
 
ShoeShiner

ShoeShiner

Rookie
I have followed your Youtube channel, please keep on uploading your play. They are good references.
I love court level camera angles. Thank you very much.
 
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Govnor

Professional
ps60 said:
if that is 5.5, there must be many 5.5 out there

i am not too familiar with that self assess system.
i thought 5.5 are very powerful and great players.
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I know this is a 5 year old thread, but I read this just after watching some of the latest vids and laughed quite a bit.

Good luck with the ankle, that is a real bummer.
 
TomT

TomT

Hall of Fame
luvforty said:
is this gonna be video recorded?
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Oh yeah. I can't guarantee the quality, but at least some of it will be recorded. Will presumably get a call from Dennis some time tomorrow. Will trade slices with Dennis at my home court in Fort Lauderdale, and will subsequently edit and post to TT, while Dennis & company enjoy some matches at the Sony Open on Key Biscayne.
 
BounceHitBounceHit

BounceHitBounceHit

Legend
TonLars said:
Well, MRI revealed that Ive had "the majority" of one of my ligaments in my ankle torn, so that expalins why its been painful and slow to heal. They said I dont need surgery, so that was good news, but that it could take 6+ months to heal and feel better.

Just within the last couple weeks, Ive finally been able to play and move close to 100%, with some discomfort, and without it getting really sore or worse the next day. So I think I will be alright, so very happy about that! It has just been a matter of getting my game back, which had been frustrating, but again just recently I have been starting to get close to good form again. I have a bit over a month before I will start playing tournaments again, so I should be in great shape and hopefully playing really well by then.
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Wow! Sorry to hear about the bad MRI but glad to learn you are already moving at or near 100%. Take good care of it and don't get over-eager. It's very easy to re-injure it, even at your (youthful!) age!!!! :) ;) Best, BHBH
 
TonLars

TonLars

Professional
BounceHitBounceHit said:
Wow! Sorry to hear about the bad MRI but glad to learn you are already moving at or near 100%. Take good care of it and don't get over-eager. It's very easy to re-injure it, even at your (youthful!) age!!!! :) ;) Best, BHBH
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Thanks BHBH! Im good to go and moving well again, just need to keep wearing a brace anytime im doing something and hopefully will not have a bad roll again anytime soon. First tournament of the year begins next weekend. Hope you are doing well!
 
BounceHitBounceHit

BounceHitBounceHit

Legend
TonLars said:
Thanks BHBH! Im good to go and moving well again, just need to keep wearing a brace anytime im doing something and hopefully will not have a bad roll again anytime soon. First tournament of the year begins next weekend. Hope you are doing well!
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Finally healthy after nearly 3 years of nagging this and that injuries. Feels great! :) Good luck with your tournaments. Best, BHBH
 
HunterST

HunterST

Hall of Fame
TonLars said:
Thanks BHBH! Im good to go and moving well again, just need to keep wearing a brace anytime im doing something and hopefully will not have a bad roll again anytime soon. First tournament of the year begins next weekend. Hope you are doing well!
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Keep us updated on the tournaments! Always fun rooting for tonlars at the tournaments this time of year.
 
onehandbh

onehandbh

G.O.A.T.
HunterST said:
Keep us updated on the tournaments! Always fun rooting for tonlars at the tournaments this time of year.
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Ditto!

It would be awesome if TW would sponsor you to play futures
in exchange for your blogging like they've done with a
couple other players. You've certainly been a really
positive contributor to the boards in both your
conduct and also your sharing of your journey towards
improving your tennis. Pretty sure you'd be able do
some damage in the tournaments.
 
HunterST

HunterST

Hall of Fame
onehandbh said:
Ditto!

It would be awesome if TW would sponsor you to play futures
in exchange for your blogging like they've done with a
couple other players. You've certainly been a really
positive contributor to the boards in both your
conduct and also your sharing of your journey towards
improving your tennis. Pretty sure you'd be able do
some damage in the tournaments.
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That's a good idea. If Tonlars is interested, we should make that a thread topic somewhere and get people to post in support.
 
GRANITECHIEF

GRANITECHIEF

Hall of Fame
We could invite our non TT friends to check out the blog, then they would buy copious amounts of goods from TW.
 
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TonLars

TonLars

Professional
Thanks guys, I really appreciate your encouragement! Im planning to play prize money open events, and if possible a futures tournament or 2, but I dont usually do those due to the cost factor with them being further away, drawn out longer and paying out much less. I would love to do it as much as possible however. I see a thread was made about this so Ill write in there, really nice of you guys so thank you
 
onehandbh

onehandbh

G.O.A.T.
Here's the thread I made to show your support for a TW sponsorship:

http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=460499


GRANITECHIEF said:
We could invite our non TT friends to check out the blog, then they would buy copious amounts of good from TW.
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yonexpurestorm said:
id vote for it, but im not sure what TW would get out of it since we are already on their website.
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arche3 said:
Ttw sponsor tonlars! My vote is yes!
I promise to buy all tennis stuff from tw.
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HunterST said:
That's a good idea. If Tonlars is interested, we should make that a thread topic somewhere and get people to post in support.
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TennisAddict93

Guest
Hey Tony!
What is up with you now, are you any closer to that atp point, or are you moving further away from getting it?

I know you were very very close in 2012! Anyway wishing you the best with it!
 
Maximagq

Maximagq

Banned
Hey TonLars, I'm a big fan of your game and your goals and acco
plishments and am wishing you luck in chasing your dream :)
 
HunterST

HunterST

Hall of Fame
TonLars said:
Nice vid Duy, thanks for sharing! My arm is feeling even better now and so I don't have to slice backhands quite so much. Pretty much back to normal. See you out at the Winnipeg futures in August!
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Nice to hear you're playing a future's event! Keep us updated.
 
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FuturesPlayer

New User
Huge 1st round match tomorrow for Tony. Been following his progress for a while now.

It is probably his best chance ever of getting a point. He is playing a 19 yo wildcard who has never had an ATP point.

The scores can be followed live on the ITF website, not sure about streaming.

Best of luck Tony!
 
TonLars

TonLars

Professional
CoolDude said:
seems tony won against 1st seed ( ranked around 1,400 ) 6-2 6-4 in 2nd round qualies and into main draw wow good luck in r1
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Thanks man! Big day today, playing to get the ATP point against a familiar opponent and friend. Hope to get it done
 
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FuturesPlayer

New User
Tony retires 3-0 down in the third set.
Hard luck Tony! :)
I know you are probably very disappointed but could we get a post from you and your thoughts on the match?

Even though you haven't got the point yet, your journey has inspired me a great deal! Keep on grinding!
 
sientelo

sientelo

New User
love your cross court backhand, also very jealous of your second serve. That thing jumps high. And I like the way your playing tennis wearing a football T shirt :)
 
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