Tips Vol 1, No. 9
Posted by Pat Whitworth on Saturday, July 18, 2009
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QUOTES
"Develop success from failures. Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success. " Dale Carnegie
"Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy." Norman Vincent Peale
"It's the repetition of affirmations that leads to belief. And once that belief becomes a deep conviction, things begin to happen." Claude M. Bristol 1891-1951, Author of "The Magic of Believing"
IMPODERABLES
No one is listening until you make a mistake.
Success always occurs in private, and failure in full view.
Success always occurs in private, and failure in full view.
TRIVIA - GRAND SLAMS
1) Roger Federer has set the mens record for most grand slam semi finals in a row at 21. Who has the most for the women, and what is her record?
2) Who played the longest fifth set at Wimbledon?
Tennis Is FUN
Are you playing tight or playing free when you play? ... both take the same amount of energy. It amazes me that most tennis players don't even try to play fun points or don't even play enough of them. Whether new strokes learned or strategies, why not play with FUN in mind just to see? I was watching MNF (Monday Night Football), watching two great coaches, Gibbs and Parcels, with 5 super bowls between them, implementing "trick plays" on National television with all the other league players and coaches watching after their Sunday games. Why? Cause it's FUNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!! The guys like practicing them and want them to work to put the dagger in their opponents if they work. And if they don't, who CARES???? .... IT WAS FUNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN trying!!!!!
"No one keeps his enthusiasm automatically. Enthusiasm must be nourished with new actions, new aspirations, new efforts, new vision." - Papyrus
The key word here in this statement is NEW! So follow Carlos and Papyrus and start expanding your game to heights you have only dreamed of. The old Chinese proverb is perfect here... "The journey of a thousand miles (100 points played) begins with one step."
Best of good fun times ahead.
Mike Popienko Alpharetta, Ga
Mike Popienko Alpharetta, Ga
Coaching Tips for Strokes & Play
(thanks for sharing Robby. These can make very useful tips for newsletters or a short tips article.)
1. On the forehand groundstroke, use of the opposite hand is critical. Placing the opposite hand at the throat of the racket will help the coiling action of the shoulders, arm and racket as they should all go back together.
2. Using a loop or semi circle action on the backswing for the groundstrokes allows you to develop more rhythm on the strokes. The loop will also allow the racket to drop into the contact zone quicker.
3. When preparing to hit a two backhand keep the elbows bent.This allows for relaxation in the arms and this type of backswing will also help extension of the arms at contact feel more natural.
4. Players who hit two handed backhands should strive to keep both hands on the racket during the entire stroke. Failing to do slows down the racket speed and interferes with the proper rotation of the shoulders into the contact.
5. The one handed backhanded slice is an extremely versatile shot. A player can rally with the slice, attack and defend, hit drops shots and improve net play. The best grip to use is the continental grip.
6. The best grip to use on the serve is the Continental grip. It keeps the grip loose, allows for greater racket head speed and improves the variety of spin serves.
7. If you are having trouble with the consistency of the service toss, be aware of where you are releasing the ball. By holding the ball in the fingertips and not releasing the ball until your tossing hand has passed your eyes on the way up, you should be improve both the accuracy of the toss and the contact point.
8. Baseline players are comfortable staying back and keeping the ball in play. Add some different strategy to your game and sneak in to the net. This simple tactic will not only keep your opponent guessing but improve your net play.
9. Working on your footwork and movement in an effort to get to the ball quicker will certainly pay dividends in your matches. Another way to get to the ball quicker is to pick up the ball coming off your opponents racket earlier.
10. When making an approach shot think move forward and get closer to the ball. This will get you weight into the shot and you will get closer to the net for your first volley.
11. When returning serves think of turning the shoulders instead of taking back the racket. By doing this you will give yourself more time needed for solid returns.
12. Practice both types of lobs, defensive and offensive. Defensive lobs are normally hit higher getting you out of trouble and giving you time to stay in the point. Offensive lobs are hit topspin over the net opponent with winning the point as the objective.
13. When hitting a drop try to remember to loosen the grip and develop "soft hands". A successful drop shot will bounce 3 times in the opponents service box.
14. When volleying make sure your racket face stays on line with your intended target. Don't leave the path of the intended shot too quickly trying to get back to the ready position. This will affect the quality of your volley.
2. Using a loop or semi circle action on the backswing for the groundstrokes allows you to develop more rhythm on the strokes. The loop will also allow the racket to drop into the contact zone quicker.
3. When preparing to hit a two backhand keep the elbows bent.This allows for relaxation in the arms and this type of backswing will also help extension of the arms at contact feel more natural.
4. Players who hit two handed backhands should strive to keep both hands on the racket during the entire stroke. Failing to do slows down the racket speed and interferes with the proper rotation of the shoulders into the contact.
5. The one handed backhanded slice is an extremely versatile shot. A player can rally with the slice, attack and defend, hit drops shots and improve net play. The best grip to use is the continental grip.
6. The best grip to use on the serve is the Continental grip. It keeps the grip loose, allows for greater racket head speed and improves the variety of spin serves.
7. If you are having trouble with the consistency of the service toss, be aware of where you are releasing the ball. By holding the ball in the fingertips and not releasing the ball until your tossing hand has passed your eyes on the way up, you should be improve both the accuracy of the toss and the contact point.
8. Baseline players are comfortable staying back and keeping the ball in play. Add some different strategy to your game and sneak in to the net. This simple tactic will not only keep your opponent guessing but improve your net play.
9. Working on your footwork and movement in an effort to get to the ball quicker will certainly pay dividends in your matches. Another way to get to the ball quicker is to pick up the ball coming off your opponents racket earlier.
10. When making an approach shot think move forward and get closer to the ball. This will get you weight into the shot and you will get closer to the net for your first volley.
11. When returning serves think of turning the shoulders instead of taking back the racket. By doing this you will give yourself more time needed for solid returns.
12. Practice both types of lobs, defensive and offensive. Defensive lobs are normally hit higher getting you out of trouble and giving you time to stay in the point. Offensive lobs are hit topspin over the net opponent with winning the point as the objective.
13. When hitting a drop try to remember to loosen the grip and develop "soft hands". A successful drop shot will bounce 3 times in the opponents service box.
14. When volleying make sure your racket face stays on line with your intended target. Don't leave the path of the intended shot too quickly trying to get back to the ready position. This will affect the quality of your volley.
Robby Edwards Louisville, KY
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Trivia Answers
1) Chris Evert has the most for women. Her record is 34. Chris reached the semis in the first 34 grand slams she played, starting with the 71 US Open . She had food poisoning at the 83 Wimbledon and lost in the 3rd round to Kathy Jordan.
2) The Longest fifth set: At Wimbledon in 2007, Marcelo Melo/André Sá beat Paul Hanley/Kevin Ullyett 5–7, 7–6(4), 4–6, 7–6(7), 28–26.
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