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| tie break | 7/4/2008 | Joe Rill |
Q: Sometimes the first point of the tie break is played in the ad court, sometimes in the deuce court. ...
A: I apologize. I was distracted when I answered your question. My bad. Your observation is correct. ...
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| The serve in tennis | 7/4/2008 | Montana Wilson |
Q: While watching Nadal on the TV today I was surprised at how long he took to serve the ball, bouncing ...
A: Yes i understand what you mean. Some players take so long to prepare themselves to serve like nadal ...
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| Two quick questions | 7/3/2008 | Joe Rill |
Q: 1. What's your rough estimate of how high a ranking a tour player must have to cover his tour costs ...
A: Here’s a quick answer to your secondBill wins the point even if he is outside the court and running ...
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| Two quick questions | 7/3/2008 | Jim Leupold |
Q: 1. What's your rough estimate of how high a ranking a tour player must have to cover his tour costs ...
A: Steve, Thanks for the questions, and Happy Fourth of July! 1. A player ranked 150 in the world is ...
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| footwork drills | 7/1/2008 | Joe Rill |
Q: What are some good footwork drills for high school girls. We have a heck of a time getting them to ...
A: This is the best footwork drill we have used. We bought a couple of rope ladders (but you can ...
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| Rule question regarding USTA match | 7/1/2008 | Joe Rill |
Q: At a USTA match this weekend, there were not enough courts (which are hard courts) available outside ...
A: First of all let me compliment you for being so accommodating. I am assuming that this was a USTA ...
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| TIE BREAKER RULES FOR CORIN OR COLEMAN | 6/30/2008 | Joe Rill |
Q: Explain how Corin (or Coleman) which ever is correct differs from the standard 7 point tie break ...
A: Here are the two answers I sent previously. I hope these are what you wanted. Joe Expert: Joe ...
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| turning pro | 6/30/2008 | Chris Lewis |
Q: I have a friend who is 34 and has been playing tennis for about 6 years. Has a good work ethic, ...
A: Unfortunately, at 34, it's much too late for your friend to entertain thoughts of turning pro. By ...
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| suggestion regarding forehand backswing | 6/30/2008 | Jim Leupold |
Q: my 7 year old daughter is an avid tennis lover and is already playing in the local circuits and is ...
A: Aditi, Thanks so much for your question. I just typed for 10 minutes, and my computer froze, so ...
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| forehand drive | 6/29/2008 | Montana Wilson |
Q: i am a beginner tennis player....i want to know in what situation of ball I should hit a forehand ...
A: ok well if you have an opening on the court at any time and your forehand is the stronger stroke, ...
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| TIE BREAKER RULES FOR CORIN OR COLEMAN | 6/28/2008 | Joe Rill |
Q: Explain how Corin (or Coleman) which ever is correct differs from the standard 7 point tie break ...
A: I have not heard of any tie breaker called Conin, Corin, or Coleman. If you could give me more of ...
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| Changing sides | 6/20/2008 | Joe Rill |
Q: In a regular douibles tennis game when do you change sides on the court?
A: Players change ends at the end of the first, third, and every subsequent alternate game of each set. ...
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| Tie break | 6/19/2008 | Montana Wilson |
Q: The 1st serve in a tie break game --is it from the Ad court or the deuce court? Thanks, Mike
A: You start on the deuce side just like a regular game, the server who serves the first point only ...
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| power | 6/19/2008 | Chris Lewis |
Q: i want to increase my serve power but i just cant...i think i am in the right technique can you ...
A: One exercise that I've found extremely effective in increasing service power is the following: ...
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| coaching | 6/16/2008 | Montana Wilson |
Q: my 11 yrs old son playing tennis since 4 yrs. he recently changed his forhand from double to single ...
A: Ok well here is my opinion. It has taken me 3 years to find the right coach for me. I have had many ...
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| Natural Talent | 6/13/2008 | Joe Rill |
Q: Rill. I was just wondering if becoming a professional tennis player requires natural talent. My ...
A: First of all, I never disagree with parents. In your case I suspect that part of the truth lies in ...
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| asking | 6/10/2008 | Joe Rill |
Q: i am 15 years old and a competitive player...i dont like to play doubles because it once hit my eyes ...
A: I’m sorry to hear about the accident while you were playing doubles. Yes, you can be a good player ...
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| muscle | 6/10/2008 | Jim Leupold |
Q: I am 15 years old and i am a competitive player...i used to to push up a lot when 1 was about 12-14 ...
A: You'll see that many tennis players have very defined muscles in their legs. Others not so much, ...
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| Professional Tennis | 6/8/2008 | Jim Leupold |
Q: I am adult in my early 20s and i would like to try to compete in a professional setting, how would i ...
A: I would just start by going to http://www.sonyericssonwtatour.com. Use the "contact us" button to ...
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| tennis backhand | 6/8/2008 | Jim Leupold |
Q: ! m begginer enjoyng the game but having difficulties in followings:: 1.backhand :: m hitting back ...
A: I would have to know more about where your ball is landing and what kind of spin you're hitting in ...
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| When to Play 3rd set ? | 6/4/2008 | Jim Leupold |
Q: I've seen many times that say suppose Player 'A' let two sets with say 6-0, 6-0 then also 3rd set ...
A: Most tournaments use the 2 out or 3 sets, or the first player to 2 sets wins. Some tournaments, ...
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| Forehand | 6/3/2008 | Jim Leupold |
Q: I was wondering about hitting a forehand using a full western grip. When hitting the ball, should I ...
A: You should almost never keep your wrist stiff in tennis...not unless you like pain, soreness, ...
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| College Tennis? | 6/3/2008 | Joe Rill |
Q: I've been playing tennis 3-4 times a week since I was 7. For the past 4 years in highschool, I have ...
A: Sounds like you have quite a bit of experience. You didn’t say whether you have a USTA Junior ...
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| left handed tennis | 6/1/2008 | Jim Leupold |
Q: I am left handed. I haven't touched a tennis racquet for 30 years (I was spectacularly bad at tennis ...
A: Yes, he is definitely spoofing him.....either that or he's just very ignorant. It's like saying ...
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| forehand | 6/1/2008 | Joe Rill |
Q: When I follow through on my forehand should I finish across my chest or right above my shoulder? ...
A: I recommend the techniques being used by the newer players. Many instructors favor the semi-western ...
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| tennis beginner | 5/28/2008 | Jim Leupold |
Q: m beginner in tennis and m facing lots of problem in following : 1.backhand shots are getting ...
A: 1. Your backhand shots are not getting misplaced...you're misplacing them! Here's the best and ...
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| Double-Bend Forehand (role of the wrist) | 5/27/2008 | Jim Leupold |
Q: I'm not sure if you remember me - but you were my coach during the summer of 1987 on the island of ...
A: Great to hear from you, Wendell! I do remember you and the others. I too, cannot believe that it's ...
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| How early? | 5/27/2008 | Jim Leupold |
Q: If I were to play 20-25 hours a week, would it be possible for a 13 year old to turn pro? What ...
A: Amex, I have been getting this question a lot. There's no way I can answer whether or not you ...
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| Children in ages from 4-7 | 5/26/2008 | Jim Leupold |
Q: I was wondering if you know any simple and fun games for kids in age from 4-7? I only know Jail ...
A: Tyler, This is easy with just a little bit of creativity. What are the kids' favorite t.v. ...
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| slice and backspin return | 5/25/2008 | Joe Rill |
Q: Help, My tennis partner relies (successfully so) on slice shots, I have a very hard time getting ...
A: Sounds like your coach is improving your game. It’s a shame you are paying for advice that you are ...
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| Tennis Pro | 5/24/2008 | Jim Leupold |
Q: i am 12 years old and was wondering the process and if it is to late to become a pro tennis player. ...
A: Holley, Certainly at 12 years old, you can still be anything you want to be. You can become a very ...
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| double bounce | 5/24/2008 | Joe Rill |
Q: I was playing doubles today and one of the opponents returned the ball after it bounced twice. My ...
A: Your opponent is responsible for calling “Not Up” when the ball bounces twice before she hits it. ...
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| returning slices and backspin | 5/21/2008 | Chris Lewis |
Q: Help, My tennis partner relies (successfully so) on slice shots, I have a very hard time getting ...
A: In many ways, countering an effective slice is more difficult than countering topspin, particularly ...
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| returning slices and backspin | 5/21/2008 | Jim Leupold |
Q: Help, My tennis partner relies (successfully so) on slice shots, I have a very hard time getting ...
A: Let me tell you this. For the past 20 years, we've trained teaching professionals. To prove ...
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| slice and backspin return | 5/21/2008 | Joe Rill |
Q: Help, My tennis partner relies (successfully so) on slice shots, I have a very hard time getting ...
A: Because the slice uses underspin, it seems to float; it comes to you slower; and it skids when it ...
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| tennis equipment | 5/20/2008 | Chris Lewis |
Q: CAn you give me some advice about my tennis equipment....i use dunlop aerogel 3hundred and i use ...
A: First of all, the Dunlop Aerogel 3Hundred racquet is a high quality racquet that's ideal for a ...
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| want to become professional tennis player | 5/14/2008 | Chris Lewis |
Q: I started playing tennis when I was twelve. Iam about to turn fifteen now and have been working 2-3 ...
A: For someone who has been playing less than three years, you're doing exceptionally well. But is it ...
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| What Drills? | 5/13/2008 | Joe Rill |
Q: I am a 12 year old looking to have a career in tennis. I was wondering what drills would get me ...
A: If your parents are good players, I think you should start by hitting well placed feeds to develop ...
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| Taking a day off | 5/13/2008 | Chris Lewis |
Q: I am a 12 year old tennis player. I am playing about 20-28 hours a week. Everyone tells me that it ...
A: When you're working as hard as you are, it's essential that you give yourself a day off. In no way ...
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| height and talent | 5/12/2008 | Joe Rill |
Q: I have two more questions for you? Is height of the player plays any important role in playing ...
A: Height plays an important role in tennis. In the serve, it gives your opponent an advantage because ...
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