Try this Design, W?
How much design will a tennis stroke bear? More than most people think. Accepting that premise, one might ask, "Which level of investment do I want: conservative, middling or big risk?"
Also, "What is my history of tennis innovation? And my recent history? How many successes in there? And failures? Is there something I can build on?"
For a long time I messed with the John McEnroe backhand. And why not? Isn't it still a great shot? McEnroe had a repertoire of great shots along with a popularly underestimated forehand.
You got that, George Warmonger Bush? The word is "underestimated," not "missunderestimated." Well, you want to improve your tennis, George? Senator Paul Laxalt told me that none of the Bushes plays singles after the age of 40, so a change in stroke design will prove difficult due to the fewer repetitions in doubles.
George, you and others should reconsider John McEnroe's topspin backhand. Of all his great shots, it is the one that that has stood sub specie aeternitatis. If John McEnroe has maneuvered anyone properly, he can uncork a clean winner, even against Patrick Rafter in John's old age.
Forget the McEnroe/Arthur Ashe humped wrist. And the 2.5 grip. Not for you, George. Instead, try a 2.0 but flatten the wrist.
Beyond that advice, George, I may not be able to help you. In my own case, I'm going to flatten the wrist earlier than ever before. To do it, I'll use my non-patented finger twiddle-- problematic in that opposite directioned arm rolls may happen in too short a space. But that won't stop me.
First off, a flying grip change which, as you may already know, George, involves pulling with opposite hand while relaxing fingers of the hitting hand. But what you don't know, George, is that you can go as long or short with this as you choose. Let's opt for middle conservative portfolio investment. Which means you won't "YANK" the racket all the way back as Nick Bollettieri once recommended in a fit of missunderestimation.
No, halfway through the smooth tug I'd prefer to change function primarily to thumb and middle finger of hitting hand with middle finger dominant and twiddling racket to outside.
This means the strings will slightly close. As may opposite hand now lightly supporting the throat but maybe you can just roll the throat on fingers of that opposite hand.
At least this way, George, the substantial alterations will be out of the way. The arm will be all ready to straighten in response to a bit of forward hips turn.
Next, George, you could spear a bit to the outside. Then clench your shoulderblades violently together to send energy in an altogether different direction. (Think how fast your strings would fan upward!) I know you'd dig the violence of this like any angry male.
Well, you asked me to explain the shot, right? We were playing against each other and you said, "That's an interesting shot, John. Could you explain it for me after we're done?"
No? You didn't say that? Must have imagined it.
How much design will a tennis stroke bear? More than most people think. Accepting that premise, one might ask, "Which level of investment do I want: conservative, middling or big risk?"
Also, "What is my history of tennis innovation? And my recent history? How many successes in there? And failures? Is there something I can build on?"
For a long time I messed with the John McEnroe backhand. And why not? Isn't it still a great shot? McEnroe had a repertoire of great shots along with a popularly underestimated forehand.
You got that, George Warmonger Bush? The word is "underestimated," not "missunderestimated." Well, you want to improve your tennis, George? Senator Paul Laxalt told me that none of the Bushes plays singles after the age of 40, so a change in stroke design will prove difficult due to the fewer repetitions in doubles.
George, you and others should reconsider John McEnroe's topspin backhand. Of all his great shots, it is the one that that has stood sub specie aeternitatis. If John McEnroe has maneuvered anyone properly, he can uncork a clean winner, even against Patrick Rafter in John's old age.
Forget the McEnroe/Arthur Ashe humped wrist. And the 2.5 grip. Not for you, George. Instead, try a 2.0 but flatten the wrist.
Beyond that advice, George, I may not be able to help you. In my own case, I'm going to flatten the wrist earlier than ever before. To do it, I'll use my non-patented finger twiddle-- problematic in that opposite directioned arm rolls may happen in too short a space. But that won't stop me.
First off, a flying grip change which, as you may already know, George, involves pulling with opposite hand while relaxing fingers of the hitting hand. But what you don't know, George, is that you can go as long or short with this as you choose. Let's opt for middle conservative portfolio investment. Which means you won't "YANK" the racket all the way back as Nick Bollettieri once recommended in a fit of missunderestimation.
No, halfway through the smooth tug I'd prefer to change function primarily to thumb and middle finger of hitting hand with middle finger dominant and twiddling racket to outside.
This means the strings will slightly close. As may opposite hand now lightly supporting the throat but maybe you can just roll the throat on fingers of that opposite hand.
At least this way, George, the substantial alterations will be out of the way. The arm will be all ready to straighten in response to a bit of forward hips turn.
Next, George, you could spear a bit to the outside. Then clench your shoulderblades violently together to send energy in an altogether different direction. (Think how fast your strings would fan upward!) I know you'd dig the violence of this like any angry male.
Well, you asked me to explain the shot, right? We were playing against each other and you said, "That's an interesting shot, John. Could you explain it for me after we're done?"
No? You didn't say that? Must have imagined it.
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