Nadal Out
He's starting to face regular and repeated injuries common among physical players. It seems he might be on a track to face this often.
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Monday, February 26, 2018
Tennis News: Bouchard Verdict, Life after Roger and Rafa, Tennis Ball Protest, Who Fed would chose to face, 1st title to American Tiafoe, Top 20 to Argentina's Schwartzman
Bouchard- the USTA gets most of blame. - Settlement
Tennis Court Sized Living Room Home - price drop
Life after Roger and Rafa
Tennis Ball Protest in Soccer/Football
Who would Federer Love to Face on the Court
Tiafoe wins Delray Beach
Schwartzman Reaches Top 20
Tennis Court Sized Living Room Home - price drop
Life after Roger and Rafa
Tennis Ball Protest in Soccer/Football
Who would Federer Love to Face on the Court
Tiafoe wins Delray Beach
Schwartzman Reaches Top 20
Thursday, February 22, 2018
Superagers: Keeping your brain young
Superagers
Stay on the court and interact with others and you'll increase your odds of maintaining your memory in old age.
Stay on the court and interact with others and you'll increase your odds of maintaining your memory in old age.
Federer Retirement Claim
Two things will stop Federer quitting soon
I think he'll keep playing as long as he can physically do so. I hope he does.
I think he'll keep playing as long as he can physically do so. I hope he does.
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Monday, February 19, 2018
Gardnar Mulloy Remembered
1913 - 2016
He was an original Tennis Lifer. He lived for the sport.
I didn't hear about his death in 2016 and today just did a quick name search to see how he was doing. The last I had heard about him was that he was still playing senior tennis matches into his 90's. This is a great feat considering how long ago he had played his best tennis reaching the finals of a number of Grand slams as a singles and doubles player. His highest US ranking was number one with a world ranking of number 6.
Wiki
Miami Herald - Gardnar Mulloy dies at 102
Washington Post - fiery
Telegraph - "played better longer"
He was an original Tennis Lifer. He lived for the sport.
I didn't hear about his death in 2016 and today just did a quick name search to see how he was doing. The last I had heard about him was that he was still playing senior tennis matches into his 90's. This is a great feat considering how long ago he had played his best tennis reaching the finals of a number of Grand slams as a singles and doubles player. His highest US ranking was number one with a world ranking of number 6.
Wiki
Miami Herald - Gardnar Mulloy dies at 102
Washington Post - fiery
Telegraph - "played better longer"
Sunday, February 18, 2018
Roger Federer - Oldest Number One
Fed to hold off Nadal for a long time - Beats Dimitrov to win Rotterdam
He has set the bar very high for everyone and especially his closest rival Nadal. Congratulations to Roger Federer. I hope Nadal comes back from injury soon to keep them out there as long as possible.
He has set the bar very high for everyone and especially his closest rival Nadal. Congratulations to Roger Federer. I hope Nadal comes back from injury soon to keep them out there as long as possible.
Eye Injuries in Tennis
Goffin retires in match after freak eye injury
This can be a dangerous type of injury. I have heard of detached retina's from this type of strike on the eye. From experience I know that most tennis balls cause abrasion injuries rather than impact on the eye. But the traumatic injuries that can occur do suggest some precautions.
I will tell you that many players have taken a hit off another players racket in front of them and also off their own frames. I've had both in over 50 years of tennis participation. It is a rare occurrence but Murphy's law says that the ball will look for your eye every time. A strike from a very fast incoming ball do a lot of damage even though the ball doesn't fit well in the socket like a racketball. It can cause enough trauma to easily give you temporary blurriness justifying an eye exam.
Just last week I saw a young girl in a clinic chatting at the curtain behind the court and not paying attention to the play in front of her as she waited her turn and a very fast groundstroke got through and hit her in the eye. Fortunately, she was is fine and it only caused her discomfort, but it could have been tragic. The risk exists so paying attention when you're out there near flying balls is very important.
Eye Protection:
If you need vision correction then you have the option of wearing some prescription lens sport glasses with frames that will help protect your eyes. Make sure both the lenses and frame are well designed for eye protection.
Sunglasses are also a source of protection not just from the sun but from misdirected balls heading for your eyes. I wear them whenever the sun is out and it's a bright day. Indoors you have no choice but to go without sunglasses but you can still have clear protective lenses.
Safety Precautions:
Don't look back at your partner when they are serving. Don't play close to the net if you can't handle the speed of your opponent's shots. Turn around if you're facing an overhead smash and you're in the front court area and don't have time to retreat or exit the court.
In practice environments it is helpful to limit the ball speed if there are more than two people on the court. Especially in tennis classes it is imperative to control the ball speed so that out of control shots don't hit someone else that is focused on their own game.
How to hot get hit in the face with a wild ball:
In any situation when the ball is flying out of control toward other players it is good to give a warning by yelling watch out, incoming, or the person's name and watch out. I always tell students not to look around to see where it's coming from but to face away from the court and down. If you want to hold your racket up behind your head or over it depending on where it is expected to visit you from it may deflect a strike. Looking around or up almost guarantees that Murphy's law will come into play and you'll take a hit.
This can be a dangerous type of injury. I have heard of detached retina's from this type of strike on the eye. From experience I know that most tennis balls cause abrasion injuries rather than impact on the eye. But the traumatic injuries that can occur do suggest some precautions.
I will tell you that many players have taken a hit off another players racket in front of them and also off their own frames. I've had both in over 50 years of tennis participation. It is a rare occurrence but Murphy's law says that the ball will look for your eye every time. A strike from a very fast incoming ball do a lot of damage even though the ball doesn't fit well in the socket like a racketball. It can cause enough trauma to easily give you temporary blurriness justifying an eye exam.
Just last week I saw a young girl in a clinic chatting at the curtain behind the court and not paying attention to the play in front of her as she waited her turn and a very fast groundstroke got through and hit her in the eye. Fortunately, she was is fine and it only caused her discomfort, but it could have been tragic. The risk exists so paying attention when you're out there near flying balls is very important.
Eye Protection:
If you need vision correction then you have the option of wearing some prescription lens sport glasses with frames that will help protect your eyes. Make sure both the lenses and frame are well designed for eye protection.
Sunglasses are also a source of protection not just from the sun but from misdirected balls heading for your eyes. I wear them whenever the sun is out and it's a bright day. Indoors you have no choice but to go without sunglasses but you can still have clear protective lenses.
Safety Precautions:
Don't look back at your partner when they are serving. Don't play close to the net if you can't handle the speed of your opponent's shots. Turn around if you're facing an overhead smash and you're in the front court area and don't have time to retreat or exit the court.
In practice environments it is helpful to limit the ball speed if there are more than two people on the court. Especially in tennis classes it is imperative to control the ball speed so that out of control shots don't hit someone else that is focused on their own game.
How to hot get hit in the face with a wild ball:
In any situation when the ball is flying out of control toward other players it is good to give a warning by yelling watch out, incoming, or the person's name and watch out. I always tell students not to look around to see where it's coming from but to face away from the court and down. If you want to hold your racket up behind your head or over it depending on where it is expected to visit you from it may deflect a strike. Looking around or up almost guarantees that Murphy's law will come into play and you'll take a hit.
Health: Cleaning Product Risk, Conventional Treatment Risks, Diet and Fitness
Equal to 20 cigarettes a day
I use vinegar for the countertops and a mild mixture of tea tree oil (1 drop per quart) and water for floors. Anyone that has been exposed to certain household cleaners and had severe reactions knows that it might be best to find alternatives.
For instance, rather than using chemical that have VOC (volatile organic compounds) that permeate the air you breathe it makes more sense to use natural items that don't or actual mechanical cleaners like pumice or even abrasive pads. I've even found the bleach coated pads now sold are great for removing stains after the surface material has been taken down by eraser type sticks of pumice. Of course each surface is different so test a small area not visible with each item to avoid damaging a surface.
If you're an athlete then caring for your lungs is a big part of staying fit and avoid chemical odors such as paint fumes, toxic cleaning chemical fumes, and even car exhaust can reduce your risk. We already know that smoking is a no no for top performance and long term health. Add these other risks to the list.
Can Conventional Medicine Be Trusted
Remember to look at the profit motive behind anything you are offered as treatment. I always worry when a doctor seems to want to sell something right out of their office such as vitamins etc.
Diet and Fitness
Go with less processing whenever possible.
Can Conventional Medicine Be Trusted
Remember to look at the profit motive behind anything you are offered as treatment. I always worry when a doctor seems to want to sell something right out of their office such as vitamins etc.
Diet and Fitness
Go with less processing whenever possible.
Saturday, February 17, 2018
Friday, February 16, 2018
What Color is a Tennis Ball
Half thinks green
When I started playing tennis they were white. In the 1970's we started seeing what were called optic yellow tennis balls. Before long there was no other choice as white balls disappeared. Now I hear you can still get them but they're more expensive and pink balls are around as well. There probably is an element of green in them but yellow is what they were called back when they were introduced.
When I started playing tennis they were white. In the 1970's we started seeing what were called optic yellow tennis balls. Before long there was no other choice as white balls disappeared. Now I hear you can still get them but they're more expensive and pink balls are around as well. There probably is an element of green in them but yellow is what they were called back when they were introduced.
Thursday, February 15, 2018
Health: Processed Foods - Cancer, Flu Vaccine
Cancer rates up with processed foods - Energy Bars, Chocolate, Cereal, Sausage
This follows the line that the closer you can get to nature on food production then you are probably better off. Of course contaminants are the one thing that is hard to avoid with agriculture focused on high yield through chemicals. Once grown the follow up processing and use of synthetic materials only makes things less nutritious and further removed from food that the human body was used to consuming.
Vaccine 36% effective this year, 60% normally
This follows the line that the closer you can get to nature on food production then you are probably better off. Of course contaminants are the one thing that is hard to avoid with agriculture focused on high yield through chemicals. Once grown the follow up processing and use of synthetic materials only makes things less nutritious and further removed from food that the human body was used to consuming.
Vaccine 36% effective this year, 60% normally
Federer News: Brings in own Stringing Team for Rotterdam, scores, hottest babe
Stringing Team
If I were in Fed's position I would take no chances either. His world number one ranking effort rides on no mistakes.
Two wins away from number one spot
Fed tells us who is the hottest babe
I won't spoil it but suffice it to say, who was the hottest babe.
6-1-6-2 Victory over Ruben Bemelmans, Kohlschreiber next in line
Dubai tournament director begs Fed to play tournament
If I were in Fed's position I would take no chances either. His world number one ranking effort rides on no mistakes.
Two wins away from number one spot
Fed tells us who is the hottest babe
I won't spoil it but suffice it to say, who was the hottest babe.
6-1-6-2 Victory over Ruben Bemelmans, Kohlschreiber next in line
Dubai tournament director begs Fed to play tournament
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Bad Tennis News: Poor Loser, Racist Accusation, Macedonian Tennis Racket
Poor Loser Spits in Hand Before Shake
Even if he pretended to do so it shows a lack of class and maturity.
Racist Accusation between Tennis Players
It would be best to not hear this on the court. Unless there is video what is gained.
Macedonian Tennis Racket - Darko Grncarov
He is a virtual tennis player from what I can determine.
Outed as a catfisher - deactivated accounts
The Long Career of a Tennis Lifer
Norman - Tennis Lifer
He figured it out. A day on the court is better than any day off the court. This is the essence of being a tennis lifer.
He figured it out. A day on the court is better than any day off the court. This is the essence of being a tennis lifer.
Monday, February 12, 2018
Tennis News: Fed at Rotterdam, Juan Monaco on Life after Tennis, Williams Sisters Return to Fed Cup, ATP Rotterdam Live Stream,
Fed Reveals thoughts about Melbourne - Rotterdam
Juan Monaco on Life after Tennis
Yes, he's right. Have a life other than tennis so you won't lose your way if your options regarding tennis change.
Williams Sisters Return to Fed Cup
ATP Rotterdam Live Stream
Sunday, February 11, 2018
Sports Not War
Make Sports Not War
This is a noble idea and that is the idea of the Olympics. This is why all sports competition should be seen as a great substitute for conflict where the winner and loser shake hands rather than risk their lives.
It's great that tennis was added to the Olympics summer games.
This is a noble idea and that is the idea of the Olympics. This is why all sports competition should be seen as a great substitute for conflict where the winner and loser shake hands rather than risk their lives.
It's great that tennis was added to the Olympics summer games.
Tennis News: Wawrinka Improving, Serena Returns - Patience, Nadal, Nastase
Wawrinka Improving over Troicki
Stan the man wants to bring himself back to the top - keep it up
Serena Returns - Patience
Of course she'll be back in full. The question is whether there will be others who can challenge her at the level she returns to.
Becker suggests way to determine the best between Nadal and Federer
This would be fun but I think they would both end up with tennis elbow.
Nadal reaches out to 92 Year old Fan
Nadal on his Fed Friendship
Nastase Ban Reduced to 8 months on appeal
Stan the man wants to bring himself back to the top - keep it up
Serena Returns - Patience
Of course she'll be back in full. The question is whether there will be others who can challenge her at the level she returns to.
Becker suggests way to determine the best between Nadal and Federer
This would be fun but I think they would both end up with tennis elbow.
Nadal reaches out to 92 Year old Fan
Nadal on his Fed Friendship
Nastase Ban Reduced to 8 months on appeal
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Tennis Wear and Tear: Playing Pro life is hard, Teaching Pro Life can be Hard
Toni speaks of the wear and tear of Pro tennis
Their careers won't go forever.
Teaching pro Life: Find ways early to avoid the hard workouts. I know it's fun to get paid to play, but think of the long term. Focus on groups when you can. Feed from the service line or net when applicable and don't run down balls unless required.
Keep your on court teaching hours down to 30 a week if you can, but I know you'll want to earn so at least spread it out.
Their careers won't go forever.
Teaching pro Life: Find ways early to avoid the hard workouts. I know it's fun to get paid to play, but think of the long term. Focus on groups when you can. Feed from the service line or net when applicable and don't run down balls unless required.
Keep your on court teaching hours down to 30 a week if you can, but I know you'll want to earn so at least spread it out.
Sunday, February 4, 2018
Saturday, February 3, 2018
Tennis News: Fed Stroked, Novak Recovery, Going Pro
Fed Stroked by Journalist
More funny than concerning.
Novak on road to full recovery - great news
Good luck
Go Pro or Go to College
If you have the money and the game going pro might make sense but using college as your training ground makes even more sense.
More funny than concerning.
Novak on road to full recovery - great news
Good luck
Go Pro or Go to College
If you have the money and the game going pro might make sense but using college as your training ground makes even more sense.
Friday, February 2, 2018
Chung Hyeon Sets Sights on Grand Slam
Chung Hyeon - Korean Tennis
It's nice to see another new face on the tennis scene. The fact that he was pressuring Fed right up until his injury says a lot about his future prospects. Good Luck to Chung.
It's nice to see another new face on the tennis scene. The fact that he was pressuring Fed right up until his injury says a lot about his future prospects. Good Luck to Chung.
Thursday, February 1, 2018
Uncle Toni Sends Rafa Advice
Toni tells Rafa to copy Federer
Rafa has the talent to change his game and if he also lightens his schedule enough to reduced his risk of injury.
Rafa has the talent to change his game and if he also lightens his schedule enough to reduced his risk of injury.
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