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[johnyandell]

Well can't say it was because of your request, specifically... But I agree he is very efficient, compact, balanced. Looks effortless. Great timing. Great movement. I actually like his antics--gives matches a little more unpredictability.

[shootermcmarc0]

Great timing. Great movement....

His ball toss is really high, he does have great timing haha

[mntlblok]

Keifer antics

I actually like his antics--gives matches a little more unpredictability.

I actually get a kick out of them too and look forward to his interactions with Coria today. But, that deal with Grosjean at the Australian was way beyond antics.

Coria isn't above getting into staring/glaring contests with his opponents, but I found it most endearing when he high-fived Ginepri at the net after a long point at last year's U.S. Open.

Saw Coria interviewed on a practice court at the Nasdaq and he had a huge smile the whole time. He's one of my favorites on tour.

Kevin

[mordredsjt]

First off, since this is my very first post, I would like to say thank you to John and every single one of the contributors here at tennisplayer.net. I've found the site to be an invaluable resource. It has really given me some new perspective on my own game, and the game of my students.

I'm a tennis pro, and have recently started a new position. As soon as I am up and running I am planning on purchasing a camera and a laptop so that I can begin including video into some of my lessons. This is something I have thought about before, but the your strokes section of the site has totally convinced me. I have a good grasp on the hardware side of things. My question for John is, can you recommend a good software package that won't break my bank? I'm looking for something that would allow me to go into video I record on court and immediately mark reference points for my students. I will also be editing footage and burning it to DVD for my students to take with them, but I have a decent grasp on that process already. Mainly I am looking for some kind of analysis software.

Again, I'd like to thank you for the website...I could sit and watch videos of Sampras all day long

[johnyandell]

I'd recommend you check out Motion Pro. There are a few posts about it somewhere in the Stroke Archives Forum I think. Even some examples that a subscriber did.

Here's the link: http://www.pdsoftec.com/

David Hill is a friend of mine and if you have any questions I'm sure he'll be helpful and thanks for the great words.

[mordredsjt]

Thanks for the reply John, I'm checking out motionpro and it looks great so far. I'm sure I'll have a ton of questions for David Hill.

[jayfro]

Thanks for the reply John, I'm checking out motionpro and it looks great so far. I'm sure I'll have a ton of questions for David Hill.

MotionPro is very good and very affordable, David is great with answering questions and you just can't beat the price. I've been using the software since last summer and my students really enjoy the side by sides with pro players. You can also burn the side by sides on DVD or CD (I believe) so they can have a copy to keep. Do yourself a favor and pick it up.

I know my clients really appreciate having those DVD's and it's something that is pretty rare in tennis right now. It really lets you stand out and certainly can increase business. I've just accepted a new position as Director of Junior tennis at club and I'm sure some of that had to do with my website and work with MotionPro.

At some point in the future I hope all teaching pros are using some form of analysis software to really help students learn the game.


Jason

[johnyandell]

Hey Jason Thanks Believe it or not I still just might do that Your Strokes with you and/or your bro

[jayfro]

Hey Jason Thanks Believe it or not I still just might do that Your Strokes with you and/or your bro

I can send some more clips of my brother and myself via email so that gives you more material to work with. What is the email addy to send them to again?


Thanks John

[johnyandell]

go with this one: videotennis@metricmail.com

[jayfro]

go with this one: videotennis@metricmail.com

I sent a bunch of clips hopefully I have enough footage for you.


Jason

[johnyandell]

Huh. No sign of them.

[jayfro]

Huh. No sign of them.

I just resent the clips, hopefully you receive them this time.


Jay

[johnyandell]

Strange very strange.

Try jyandell@tennisplayer.net and copy it to jyandell@advancedtennis.com if you don't mind...

[jayfro]

Strange very strange.

Try jyandell@tennisplayer.net and copy it to jyandell@advancedtennis.com if you don't mind...

I just got an error message back, file sizes aren't small enough to be sent via email. I'll try it later if I have time.


Jason