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I've simplified -- and greatly reduced the cost of -- my shortcut to a pure straight-arm forehand. Rather than spend money on an expensive orthopedic brace, all you need is a three-foot piece of old broom handle and a couple of cat collars. Strap the rod to the inside of your arm, well above and below the elbow. To eliminate wrist-cock, use a third collar at the wrist.
But if you desire the power that comes with a single-bend swing, you'll need to point the butt of your racket at your opponent, as if it were a flashlight, like Nick Bolletieri says to do. But I'm taking this trick of his one step further -- pry off the butt cap and insert one of those slim, high-powered ones that cops like to shine in drunk drivers' faces late at night. (Alternatively, insert one of those red-beam laser spotters that teachers use.) This will also radically alter your racket's swingweight, making it extremely head-light. You will be amazed at how quickly you can noodle your frame around for those tough reflex shots on balls driven right at you from 10 feet away; then you can laugh in the face of the jerk that did it.
I am seeking advice on which big name former touring pro, or USPTA person, would be best to promote my professional model on TV. It will feature padding at the pressure points, something less crude and rigid than a broom handle, and a cool paint job -- all for $29.95, plus a nominal handling and shipping fee. (Discount for Tennisplayer.net subscribers.)
But if you desire the power that comes with a single-bend swing, you'll need to point the butt of your racket at your opponent, as if it were a flashlight, like Nick Bolletieri says to do. But I'm taking this trick of his one step further -- pry off the butt cap and insert one of those slim, high-powered ones that cops like to shine in drunk drivers' faces late at night. (Alternatively, insert one of those red-beam laser spotters that teachers use.) This will also radically alter your racket's swingweight, making it extremely head-light. You will be amazed at how quickly you can noodle your frame around for those tough reflex shots on balls driven right at you from 10 feet away; then you can laugh in the face of the jerk that did it.
I am seeking advice on which big name former touring pro, or USPTA person, would be best to promote my professional model on TV. It will feature padding at the pressure points, something less crude and rigid than a broom handle, and a cool paint job -- all for $29.95, plus a nominal handling and shipping fee. (Discount for Tennisplayer.net subscribers.)