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Fed ATP Finals March
Monday, November 26, 2018
Sunday, November 25, 2018
Monday, November 12, 2018
News: Tennis At a Crossroads, Isner Transition to Elite, Slams final set tiebreaks hailed, Isner, Anderson
Tennis Crossroads
Isner Transition - as they say it's in the head once you reach a certain level.
Slams final set tiebreaks hailed
Anderson getting comfortable
Isner Transition - as they say it's in the head once you reach a certain level.
Slams final set tiebreaks hailed
Anderson getting comfortable
Sunday, November 11, 2018
Towels in Pro Tennis: Zverev has an opinion, Towel Racks Milan
Zverev -Towel habits can be ridiculous
He is right. It's all new and before long they'll add tying player's shoes to the ball boy duties. It seem in some cases they are already set up to be used as verbal punching bags when a player needs to blame their own problems on someone else.
Here is another option. How about just having a drone fly in after each point as needed? The player could have a wrist controller or a button on their racket for ordering it up along with a banana, slice of pizza, or how about a shot of B-12.
But then again it wouldn't be long before a player smashed the drone with a racket for not coming or leaving fast enough.
Zverev has a good point. Put some racks out and let them do it themselves.
Towel Racks Milan
He is right. It's all new and before long they'll add tying player's shoes to the ball boy duties. It seem in some cases they are already set up to be used as verbal punching bags when a player needs to blame their own problems on someone else.
Here is another option. How about just having a drone fly in after each point as needed? The player could have a wrist controller or a button on their racket for ordering it up along with a banana, slice of pizza, or how about a shot of B-12.
But then again it wouldn't be long before a player smashed the drone with a racket for not coming or leaving fast enough.
Zverev has a good point. Put some racks out and let them do it themselves.
Towel Racks Milan
Friday, November 9, 2018
Thursday, November 8, 2018
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
The Federer Serve - Why You Should Emulate it.
Fed Serve Analysis - Yandell
If you look at his serve you'll see an economy of motion absent use of physical strength but rather timing to get the job done. It is precision clockwork on a biological level.
Strategy Making Accuracy
Think first about what appears to be his greatest serve strength and that is his precision. He can aim the ball and put it where he wants it to go. The ability to do this allows for a strategy of keeping your opponent off balance and forcing them to return the ball to a predetermined location. Well placed, his serve can often set him up for the follow on shot mid-court or as a volley if he chooses to slip into the net. One very useful benefit of accuracy in a serve is that it rarely falls off even as your energy flags and velocity and spin abate when the arms and legs tire. He can still find his targets and this makes him dangerous on first and second serves.
Moderate Toss Height
By keeping his toss apogee (maximum height) close to the contact point of his serve is compact enough to avoid a slow delivery that is often the bane of big servers. The longer the ball hangs in the air the more speed it picks up on the fall from it's high toss position and the more likely there will be a timing error especially if the legs tire and the serve rhythm slows. Additionally, the more drop in the toss after the ball reaches maximum height the more vulnerable it is to lateral movement from the wind. Simply, Fed's serve is wind resistant more than most. Though he doesn't have a high speed rushed delivery that can confuse and hurry an opponent, neither does he hang around with it. If you want an abbreviated delivery that goes straight to the trophy pose then check out Rafa as an example.
Rhythm and Fluidity
This of course is where it becomes obvious that the Fed serve is something special since it appears effortless and almost disappears into the mundane. He makes it look easy to the point of it seeming no different than a person walking might appear. Rarely do you comment on a normal walking gait but only when it has some movements and pace that are outliers. The advantage of having perfect rhythm and fluidity is that you gain free energy that translates into racket speed since there is little energy loss and some actual gain to be found in continuity of motion that the abbreviated motions miss. One more thing too is that it is aesthetically more pleasing to watch so you'll impress spectators with your grace. That's not something to work toward but it explains the fascination with the actual beauty of Fed's game overall that includes his serve.
Copy Fed
If you want a Fed like serve then you should begin by regular practice that includes going out daily to hit two buckets of serves. Practice your targeting skills more than how hard you hit the ball. Watch the Fed serve on video and see if you can mimic the timing and motion. Look for initially just the toss height and location, and the down-up-down timing of his arms as they work in unison. As for the grip, I'd at a minimum go with a continental grip and over time see if you can edge toward an Eastern Backhand grip when you hit slice or kick serves.
If you look at his serve you'll see an economy of motion absent use of physical strength but rather timing to get the job done. It is precision clockwork on a biological level.
Strategy Making Accuracy
Think first about what appears to be his greatest serve strength and that is his precision. He can aim the ball and put it where he wants it to go. The ability to do this allows for a strategy of keeping your opponent off balance and forcing them to return the ball to a predetermined location. Well placed, his serve can often set him up for the follow on shot mid-court or as a volley if he chooses to slip into the net. One very useful benefit of accuracy in a serve is that it rarely falls off even as your energy flags and velocity and spin abate when the arms and legs tire. He can still find his targets and this makes him dangerous on first and second serves.
Moderate Toss Height
By keeping his toss apogee (maximum height) close to the contact point of his serve is compact enough to avoid a slow delivery that is often the bane of big servers. The longer the ball hangs in the air the more speed it picks up on the fall from it's high toss position and the more likely there will be a timing error especially if the legs tire and the serve rhythm slows. Additionally, the more drop in the toss after the ball reaches maximum height the more vulnerable it is to lateral movement from the wind. Simply, Fed's serve is wind resistant more than most. Though he doesn't have a high speed rushed delivery that can confuse and hurry an opponent, neither does he hang around with it. If you want an abbreviated delivery that goes straight to the trophy pose then check out Rafa as an example.
Rhythm and Fluidity
This of course is where it becomes obvious that the Fed serve is something special since it appears effortless and almost disappears into the mundane. He makes it look easy to the point of it seeming no different than a person walking might appear. Rarely do you comment on a normal walking gait but only when it has some movements and pace that are outliers. The advantage of having perfect rhythm and fluidity is that you gain free energy that translates into racket speed since there is little energy loss and some actual gain to be found in continuity of motion that the abbreviated motions miss. One more thing too is that it is aesthetically more pleasing to watch so you'll impress spectators with your grace. That's not something to work toward but it explains the fascination with the actual beauty of Fed's game overall that includes his serve.
Copy Fed
If you want a Fed like serve then you should begin by regular practice that includes going out daily to hit two buckets of serves. Practice your targeting skills more than how hard you hit the ball. Watch the Fed serve on video and see if you can mimic the timing and motion. Look for initially just the toss height and location, and the down-up-down timing of his arms as they work in unison. As for the grip, I'd at a minimum go with a continental grip and over time see if you can edge toward an Eastern Backhand grip when you hit slice or kick serves.
Monday, November 5, 2018
Saturday, November 3, 2018
Tennis Elbow Cures Proven Ineffective
Tennis Elbow
I've gotten tennis elbow in my non-dominant arm when shoveling snow. It goes away if you don't repeat the movement for a long while so it's usually gone by the next time it snows. Tennis players with elbow pain have another problem which is that they want to continue playing tennis. That unfortunately is the one thing they should avoid if it has become severe.
Here are some ideas.
First seek professional medical advice. The ideas below are only augmentative to helping you to keep playing if your doctor agrees to it.
Tendonitis Elbow Brace
Armbands do help cut pain. Look for one that places pressure on the muscle in one place rather than one that covers a whole area. Here is an example.
Switch to a Two handed Backhand
If you are a one handed backhand player there is a good chance you caused the injury hitting backhands so it might be time to start working on a two handed backhand. Technique is often the problem with a one handed backhand elbow injury but once injured even a change in form won't help until you've recovered. A switch to a two hander can often eliminate any shock coming to your dominant arm where you have the injury
Slice Backhand
If you have a one handed backhand and want to stay with it you might try working on a slice backhand since it tends to deliver less shock to the arm.
Flexible Racket
The best way to cut your pain aside from not playing is to find a flexible racket with a stiffness rating below 60 if possible. There are plenty of them out there if you research it. I'd look at one in the 56 range. Here is one of my favorites.
Low Shock Stringing
Reduce your string tension to the minimum and stay away from poly. If you can afford it use gut or at least a gut and synthetic gut hybrid with the mains strung in gut. I'd limit tension to no more than 55 pounds depending of course on the type of frame you use.
Change your Serve
If you have a two handed backhand the chance is that your elbow problems may originate with your serve. Many players cause a problem by using a slice serve with the wrong grip and trying to get excessive wrist snap. Make sure you're using a continental grip or an eastern backhand grip versus an eastern forehand grip when serving with slice. Also, allow your finish to complete on the opposite side of your body so that you aren't putting stress on your arm to stop the follow through.
Try Cold and Heat
I found ice packs and heat pads offer some relief. Often I alternate.
Anti-Inflammatory
Of course this is what the standard suggestion is and the problem is that if you keep playing they won't help much plus they can be tough on your stomach.
Cream
I've found some pain reduction creams do help for joint pain.
My favorite is Aspercreme. You can find it inexpensively at your local department store in the pharmacy section.
The best thing for protecting your arm from further elbow injury is to stop doing the thing that caused the injury. Once you determine that you can change and avoid it and begin to heal. What you never want to do is to get to the point of having to give up the game if possible. It's better to learn a whole new way to play than to lose it due to a repetitive use injury like tennis elbow.
Best of luck in your recovery.
I've gotten tennis elbow in my non-dominant arm when shoveling snow. It goes away if you don't repeat the movement for a long while so it's usually gone by the next time it snows. Tennis players with elbow pain have another problem which is that they want to continue playing tennis. That unfortunately is the one thing they should avoid if it has become severe.
Here are some ideas.
First seek professional medical advice. The ideas below are only augmentative to helping you to keep playing if your doctor agrees to it.
Tendonitis Elbow Brace
Armbands do help cut pain. Look for one that places pressure on the muscle in one place rather than one that covers a whole area. Here is an example.
Switch to a Two handed Backhand
If you are a one handed backhand player there is a good chance you caused the injury hitting backhands so it might be time to start working on a two handed backhand. Technique is often the problem with a one handed backhand elbow injury but once injured even a change in form won't help until you've recovered. A switch to a two hander can often eliminate any shock coming to your dominant arm where you have the injury
Slice Backhand
If you have a one handed backhand and want to stay with it you might try working on a slice backhand since it tends to deliver less shock to the arm.
Flexible Racket
The best way to cut your pain aside from not playing is to find a flexible racket with a stiffness rating below 60 if possible. There are plenty of them out there if you research it. I'd look at one in the 56 range. Here is one of my favorites.
Low Shock Stringing
Reduce your string tension to the minimum and stay away from poly. If you can afford it use gut or at least a gut and synthetic gut hybrid with the mains strung in gut. I'd limit tension to no more than 55 pounds depending of course on the type of frame you use.
Change your Serve
If you have a two handed backhand the chance is that your elbow problems may originate with your serve. Many players cause a problem by using a slice serve with the wrong grip and trying to get excessive wrist snap. Make sure you're using a continental grip or an eastern backhand grip versus an eastern forehand grip when serving with slice. Also, allow your finish to complete on the opposite side of your body so that you aren't putting stress on your arm to stop the follow through.
Try Cold and Heat
I found ice packs and heat pads offer some relief. Often I alternate.
Anti-Inflammatory
Of course this is what the standard suggestion is and the problem is that if you keep playing they won't help much plus they can be tough on your stomach.
Cream
I've found some pain reduction creams do help for joint pain.
My favorite is Aspercreme. You can find it inexpensively at your local department store in the pharmacy section.
The best thing for protecting your arm from further elbow injury is to stop doing the thing that caused the injury. Once you determine that you can change and avoid it and begin to heal. What you never want to do is to get to the point of having to give up the game if possible. It's better to learn a whole new way to play than to lose it due to a repetitive use injury like tennis elbow.
Best of luck in your recovery.
Success - a great definition - Tennis Players Take Note
"There is only one success … to be able to spend your life in your own way." - Christopher Morley
I love this idea because it rings true. Choose your life rather than let others decide for you. I chose tennis first and last and it's given me many years of happiness.
If tennis also moves you then here are some ideas.
Competition
If you want to play professionally then you have your work cut out for you and if you haven't reached it by your mid 20's it is likely you never will. Even if you do you should plan on coaching as your follow on career if you never make your mark as a household name or earn enough beyond paying your bills to set your future in comfort. The odds are against you in this.
Acquiring Tennis Knowledge
Knowing all this you really should hone your teaching and coaching skills at the same time you progress as a player. Read all you can on the subject of tennis so you'll have a strong background in the history and overall general knowledge of the game.
Master Your Craft
Study all you can on coaching and teaching tennis so that you can self coach and later help others achieve their dreams on the court whether that means U.S.T.A. leagues, amateur tournaments, or professional play.
Reading, watching tennis instruction videos, and watching tennis matches will help you master your craft and part of your goal as a Tennis Lifer is to know and understand as much as possible about this wonderful pastime and avocation.
Share Your Knowledge
If you love this sport it should be an easy decision for you to teach others and share your knowledge either for your way of making a living or as a volunteer.
Enjoy Your Time
Play as often as you like and find a practice partner that makes your time on the court fun. Avoid stressful circumstances like competition if you are now past that phase of your tennis career. Just enjoy hitting balls and focus on your own precision.
I love this idea because it rings true. Choose your life rather than let others decide for you. I chose tennis first and last and it's given me many years of happiness.
If tennis also moves you then here are some ideas.
Competition
If you want to play professionally then you have your work cut out for you and if you haven't reached it by your mid 20's it is likely you never will. Even if you do you should plan on coaching as your follow on career if you never make your mark as a household name or earn enough beyond paying your bills to set your future in comfort. The odds are against you in this.
Acquiring Tennis Knowledge
Knowing all this you really should hone your teaching and coaching skills at the same time you progress as a player. Read all you can on the subject of tennis so you'll have a strong background in the history and overall general knowledge of the game.
Master Your Craft
Study all you can on coaching and teaching tennis so that you can self coach and later help others achieve their dreams on the court whether that means U.S.T.A. leagues, amateur tournaments, or professional play.
Reading, watching tennis instruction videos, and watching tennis matches will help you master your craft and part of your goal as a Tennis Lifer is to know and understand as much as possible about this wonderful pastime and avocation.
Share Your Knowledge
If you love this sport it should be an easy decision for you to teach others and share your knowledge either for your way of making a living or as a volunteer.
Enjoy Your Time
Play as often as you like and find a practice partner that makes your time on the court fun. Avoid stressful circumstances like competition if you are now past that phase of your tennis career. Just enjoy hitting balls and focus on your own precision.
Friday, November 2, 2018
Thursday, November 1, 2018
News: Tennis Tech Wimbledon, Novak at Paris Masters, Fed boost from Raonic win, Paris Masters Scores and Updates, Williams Tennis Outfit, Fed Tennis Masters Appearance
Wimbledon Tennis Tech
Novak at Paris Masters
Fed Gets Masters boost from Raonic win
Paris Masters Scores and Updates
Williams Tennis Outfit
Fed Tennis Masters Appearance
Novak at Paris Masters
Fed Gets Masters boost from Raonic win
Paris Masters Scores and Updates
Williams Tennis Outfit
Fed Tennis Masters Appearance
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