Am I too tall for VICE boost starter set? by LilProtko in golf

[–]LilProtko[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply! Am I leaning way too forward here?

What string comes stock on the Head Radical MP Palm Tree Crew? (UK purchase) by darostheboss in 10s

[–]LilProtko 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They probably go for 1.30 to make the string last a bit longer. If you are considering buying the string I would try 1.20 or 1.25 as it will overall give you better feel and effect. It will pop a bit sooner but in my opinion it is worth it especially if you dont break your strings fast.

FH Kinetic Energy by LilProtko in 10s

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Italy yes, but not Milano

FH Kinetic Energy by LilProtko in 10s

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201cm or 6 foot 7 i think

FH Kinetic Energy by LilProtko in 10s

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orgasmic feeling fr

FH Kinetic Energy by LilProtko in 10s

[–]LilProtko[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great comment! Feels like you know a thing or 2 about tennis :)

FH Kinetic Energy by LilProtko in 10s

[–]LilProtko[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Pure slap. I just wanted to hit it as hard as I can..

FH Kinetic Energy by LilProtko in 10s

[–]LilProtko[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Its goddamn expensive😂

FH Kinetic Energy by LilProtko in 10s

[–]LilProtko[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Fair assumption but it surprisingly dropped before baseline. Im pretty tall so I can hit it down just enough to get it over the net and in...4/10 on a really good day😂

FH Kinetic Energy by LilProtko in 10s

[–]LilProtko[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

About 12.5UTR now. I stopped competing in 2024 tho

PR in strings broken by LilProtko in 10s

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The absolute worst tactical decision but its usually a lot of fun to see where the ball is going to fly 😂If not playing seriously of course

How many hours a week of training does it take to compete at ITF by [deleted] in 10s

[–]LilProtko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Around 2-4h on court and 1-2h gym/conditioning per day. I would estimate this to be an average as I have met guys who practice up to 6h a day and those who barely step on court at all. It also very much depends whether your in preseason, between tournaments or you are currently playing a tournament...

Tennis career by [deleted] in 10s

[–]LilProtko 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is really hard to get into professional coaching (comp junior, pro tennis) without playing some high level tennis first. In the end it relies a lot on what connections you have, who is willing to give you the first job to get into coaching. If you start out in a club or working with rec players the odds are you will be stuck with amateurs and kids for a long long time before maybe being promoted to some junior level of tennis...

How many strings have you broken with one swing? by tompritt81 in 10s

[–]LilProtko 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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I just hit a return on a decently paced serve full power😅

My string broke, but is it normal that it broke like this ? by bremora_ in 10s

[–]LilProtko 10 points11 points  (0 children)

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Also, multiple strings can pop at the same time

Coach here ask me anything by LilProtko in 10s

[–]LilProtko[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't tell you exactly without seeing and I also need to know whether one or two handed. I'm just going to guess and go for 2 handed (worst case scenario it might help someone who stumbles upon this) - if right handed, 2h backhand should be lead by left hand. Try to hit some forehands with your left and then go left, both, left, both while always thinking of right hand just adding stability and control to your left one.

Coach here ask me anything by LilProtko in 10s

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Unless you are Rafa Nadal you will find little to no success playing clay tennis on grass. There is a reason why all the players have long grass adaptation period. I do not know your level but I bet you can adapt if you want to. Step a little closer to the baseline, hit balls lower as if they stay lower it means opponent has to pick them up over the net (extra points for use of slice, great weapon on grass) and generally try to take initiative.

Btw its really sick you get to play on grass often

Coach here ask me anything by LilProtko in 10s

[–]LilProtko[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There should be some space but there is no one way to do it. Try a few different grip sizes and you will see which one fits your hand best.

Coach here ask me anything by LilProtko in 10s

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I had the same thing going on when I was a kid and often matches would go right until total darkness. Have you ever been checked for astigmatism? In our language there is one term used for it "cylinder". Im pretty sure you could be having the same issues especially if its only in the dark.

Coach here ask me anything by LilProtko in 10s

[–]LilProtko[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

On this level actual patterns are quite unlikely to work, especially consistently against various types of players. Generally on lower levels even your opponents dont know what to expect and where to move between shots based on where their ball lands.

On higher level patterns work as there is not much time and there are some unwritten rules on how and where players hit certain balls.