Here's the deal. Last year my 3.0 singles record was 30-6, and my 3.5 singles record was 18-8.
This year for singles, I'm 0-8. I've completely lost my game. I feel like I'm doing everything wrong, I can't keep the ball in play, I can't hit with any pace nor any spin.
This is a vid of me today, floundering miserably. I was hitting down the line for the first few minutes, but I was completely off camera so i cut it out. the rest is me failing at inside out forehands. Almost everything went long by a country mile.
I have 4 or 5 weeks to clean up my act before the Spring USTA league/tournament season starts, before I make a fool of myself.
I welcome any friendly advice
I apologize that I am not completely in shot most of this video. I just set up a tripod and started to hit. I didn't realize i was out of frame.
Setup was standard 2013 APD w/ PPC mains @ 54 lbs, Kirschbaum PL II @ 50 lbs. 3 grams of lead at noon, 1 overgrip. Weight: 326 grams.
Thanks for shopping.
http://youtu.be/5k0hnZBTIWw
I haven't read the thread -- just 3 minutes into watching your video -- why are you standing so far back? The ball's landing just long of the service line -- step in dude! Ball is way far in it's way down where you're hitting it ....
heninfan99 - spraying stationary balls with inconsistency = good looking forehand? lol
i love everyone posting "we need to see a match".. im sorry but that is one of the dumbest things i have ever seen on here and many people have posted it. the topic of the thread is "watch me spray" not "watch every aspect of my match and break it down".. yes he is losing matches now.. focus on the BASICS in front of you lmfao
at least you people provide some entertainment
heninfan99 - spraying stationary balls with inconsistency = good looking forehand? lol
i love everyone posting "we need to see a match".. im sorry but that is one of the dumbest things i have ever seen on here and many people have posted it. the topic of the thread is "watch me spray" not "watch every aspect of my match and break it down".. yes he is losing matches now.. focus on the BASICS in front of you lmfao
at least you people provide some entertainment
To me the timing issue seems to possibly be an effect of holding the racket too tight and maybe wrong size of the grip.
why did you change from gripsize 2 to 4?
why not to go back, or at least go to grip 3.
Why would I all of the sudden stink at singles, but perform well at doubles?
So you are 0-8 at 3.5 or 4.0? Your forehand is pretty good - maybe the flaw is another part of your game.. How are you losing?
Some of the other posters are pointing out its not quite perfect - that's true. But it looks very good for 3.5,IMHO.
First, OP has to figure out WHY he's doing poorly in singles.
I'll bet because he can hit hard enough to create a "easy" winner, then blows the final shot by overhitting.
At 3.0, you can stand still like a stone and beat everyone with only consistency.
lmfao.. so he is losing due to lack of movement? Just read the title of the thread.. then watch the video and watch him actually spray STATIONARY balls.. hilarious watching people say the same incorrect information over and over..
This is like saying "I am a 3.0 and I play with untied shoe laces and tend to fall down during matches"
Me: Tie your shoes
Mostly everyone else: You need to improve your core balance and fitness when moving on the court as this will decrease your likelihood to fall
Are you people serious?
This thread has turned into an epic fail
Well first off, this accomplished nothing because the ball is just going into a corner and you are standing there and waiting on it.
Absolute nonsense. It's still ball experience which will pay off. Not every session has to be like PowerSprayer recommends.
Right.. and so if one cannot hit consistent STATIC balls with solid mechanics than one might be consistently losing matches. PROBLEM SOLVED. close the thread! lmao
Lolwut? PowerSprayer? I appreciate advice from all people and am willing to scrutinize almost anything about my game. But there's no need for derogatory name calling here, especially against someone whom I have a lot of respect for. Power Player has given me a lot of sound advice (and many others, for that matter) ever since I joined this forum.
Yes I agree that footwork is a salient thing to work on, even when the ball is being hit to the same place every time. But his point is that my footwork isn't likely the key factor if I can't even hit a stationary ball over the net. There are other, more important things to consider -- such as mechanics, strings, and frame type.
I've seen guys who have a pretty decent stroke against a ball machine or in a practice hitting session. But put those guys in a match situation, and they turn into passive pushers and dinkers.
If you're not busy after work I'm down to watch you spray.
Well, I wouldn't mind if this thread were indeed closed because it's devolving into a circus act. But be that as it may, I think you're missing the point. I don't know what NTRP level you're at, but from your bravado on these boards, you're representing at least a 4.0 level. But it really is a sad state of things when most people on the boards assume that footwork isn't necessary to be successful at doubles.
My partner and I beat people because we moved better than they did.
Doubles are short, quick points. I maintain your issue is you simply can't maintain a five ball rally with a machine. It's patience, focus and extended movement in singles.Why would I all of the sudden stink at singles, but perform well at doubles?
heninfan99 - spraying stationary balls with inconsistency = good looking forehand? lol
i love everyone posting "we need to see a match".. im sorry but that is one of the dumbest things i have ever seen on here and many people have posted it. the topic of the thread is "watch me spray" not "watch every aspect of my match and break it down".. yes he is losing matches now.. focus on the BASICS in front of you lmfao
at least you people provide some entertainment
Need video update. Thanks.
Here's the deal. Last year my 3.0 singles record was 30-6, and my 3.5 singles record was 18-8.
This year for singles, I'm 0-8. I've completely lost my game. I feel like I'm doing everything wrong, I can't keep the ball in play, I can't hit with any pace nor any spin.
This is a vid of me today, floundering miserably. I was hitting down the line for the first few minutes, but I was completely off camera so i cut it out. the rest is me failing at inside out forehands. Almost everything went long by a country mile.
I have 4 or 5 weeks to clean up my act before the Spring USTA league/tournament season starts, before I make a fool of myself.
I welcome any friendly advice
I apologize that I am not completely in shot most of this video. I just set up a tripod and started to hit. I didn't realize i was out of frame.
Setup was standard 2013 APD w/ PPC mains @ 54 lbs, Kirschbaum PL II @ 50 lbs. 3 grams of lead at noon, 1 overgrip. Weight: 326 grams.
Thanks for shopping.
I think @anubis decided he was a better stringer than player so quit tennis to pursue a stringing careerThanks for posting a vid. Good hitting overall. Didn't watch the whole thing, but I did notice when you step inside the baseline you don't drop the racquet as much as I would like to see to get under the ball. So you hit flatter and out a lot. Just a thought.
Just noticed this is a threadsurection. Oh well.