What's the problem? I did it and I am no spring chicken. It is just to get to know each other. We aren't Federer, et al. We all enjoy tennis. Why should anyone jump on anyone else?
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Originally posted by licensedcoach View PostMore than happy to do this. In fact, I have here and there in the past. The thing is I am not sure anyone would be interested or that there would be any point. Who wants to see and man in his 50s with an old fashioned game like me? I am in demise. Better I recruit the expertise on the forum to analyse my younger students who are going places. I will post one such any day now.
Kyle knew the deal before posting his strokes. He seems to have taken everything in his stride...rather admirably I think. The bottom line is it's fun, good fun. And we all get to learn something along the way.
Like I said I am happy to post my strokes. I have no shame whatsoever about my game. My game was very orthodox in its time. It's just I cannot see the point in someone my age posting his game...
I still want to improve. Are my strokes perfect? No. Are my strokes good? Depends who you ask. Would you like to have a student like me? I'd like to have a coach like you. Overall, I've received much more positive feedback than negative. And any feedback that some may perceive as negative I took as really meaningful constructive criticism. Trust me when I say, I am the most critical of myself. Maybe I just got lucky, maybe I'm better than the average joe, maybe people see my potential. Whatever it is, it's been a great experience. No regrets. I always love hearing the varying degrees of feedback. Again, the purpose of this entire website is to improve your game, and maybe in the process help others improve theirs. We're all here because of a common denominator...we all love tennis.
Kyle LaCroix USPTA
Boca Raton
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Anyone who can beat 5.0 players while serving and volleying does not need forum feed back. Especially with that cannon you call a serve! Adding an inverted/neck wrap to the shot cost you consistency no doubt. (Trying to get under the shot most of all.) Sometimes, when we make changes, it can strip the shot it's effectiveness, and risk not being able to go back to the original form is a risk worth taking; but only for those with strong egos and stronger shots!
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Originally posted by GeoffWilliams View PostAnyone who can beat 5.0 players while serving and volleying does not need forum feed back. Especially with that cannon you call a serve! Adding an inverted/neck wrap to the shot cost you consistency no doubt. (Trying to get under the shot most of all.) Sometimes, when we make changes, it can strip the shot it's effectiveness, and risk not being able to go back to the original form is a risk worth taking; but only for those with strong egos and stronger shots!
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Originally posted by GeoffWilliams View PostInversion is pointing the frame towards the net at high point on beginning of take back. Neck wrap a round finish is a Tsonga like follow through, around the neck and towards the dominant shoulder for a more longer kinetic path on follow through. K. made those changes to his fh.Last edited by 10splayer; 12-08-2014, 09:32 AM.
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Originally posted by GeoffWilliams View PostAnyone who can beat 5.0 players while serving and volleying does not need forum feed back. Especially with that cannon you call a serve! Adding an inverted/neck wrap to the shot cost you consistency no doubt. (Trying to get under the shot most of all.) Sometimes, when we make changes, it can strip the shot it's effectiveness, and risk not being able to go back to the original form is a risk worth taking; but only for those with strong egos and stronger shots!
Kyle LaCroix USPTA
Boca Raton
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Good tip Phil.
I can produce a respectable amount of topspin when I have time and on a slow ball. But in a neutral rally I refuse to give up ground and take ball flat and early. I've tried don_budge's advice on my stand and that made a big difference. A few others talked about pushing the tip/face of racquet outwards and that has helped as well but when I get back into rally my ingrained swing path takes over. I know I'm more than capable of making the breakthrough. Just takes time.
Kyle LaCroix USPTA
Boca Raton
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Pancho Segura and the Two-handed forehand...
This might be an interesting exercise for you klacr. The two-handed forehand. In fact…this is an excellent exercise for you. This will have some interesting insights for you with respect to footwork, alignment and integrating the left side of your body and the right side when hitting a forehand.
Just a little food for thought.don_budge
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I'm staying with one-hand on all strokes. Don't worry Geoff. No doubt I see what don_budge is saying with some elements of the shoulder turn and footwork on the two-hander. But yes, looking to maximize the forehand, take it to next level. All other shots get me my fair share of opportunities and points, despite their imperfections. But the forehand is certainly the pink elephant in my game.
Kyle LaCroix USPTA
Boca Raton
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