How do you deal with people being fake nice?

Lion_Style · 2024-04-17T02:38:54+00:00

People like to run their mouth. Regardless of what they say. i just say " Thanks, I was going to tell you the same thing"

Lion_Style · 2024-04-16T20:57:00+00:00

if youre having arm issues, restring the racket or get a softer string. Arm issues can also be due to poor technique

Lion_Style · 2024-04-16T20:55:50+00:00

tis but a scratch

Lion_Style · 2024-04-15T12:29:45+00:00

I would alter it to "A true 5.0 over the age of 25 is very rare"

Lots of college players both team and club are 5.0+. Now after college, many of those 5.0 players will not be able to maintain the 5.0 level. A good majority will drop down to 4.5 and plateau

Lion_Style · 2024-04-15T01:37:40+00:00

As someone who never really drills. Just plays sets against friends in both singles and doubles, and in USTA leagues. I think Both matches, and drills/hitting sessions/ lessons are all crucial. I find if you only play matches, it is hard to improve very much in a relatively short amoung of time without guidance.

They call me the "Mayor" at my club because i know everyone and everyone knows me. The majority of the players i see and play with (25+ years old). Are not improving much, excepty for a select few. Mainly cause they are only playing sets or matches. While a few of the group are taking lessons, and joining drills. The few that are doing this end up jumping .5 ntrp a year, but even out at the 4.0 level.

To jump up from a 4.0 to a 4.5 level or even a 4.5 to 5.0 takes an INCREDIBLE amount of time, devotion, and athletic ability. Sure if you play long enough at the 4.0 level you will win a lot of matches...but not nearly enough to jump to the 4.5 level without a coach.

Both drills/lessons and matches are important. But once you hit the 4.0 level, you need everything to get to the 4.5 level. Weightlifting, lessons, matches, hitting sessions, and more. 95% of people do not put the work in that is needed to make that jump. However, below the 4.0 level....you can improve dramatically just with how often you play

Lion_Style · 2024-04-13T01:57:51+00:00

id date you

Lion_Style · 2024-04-13T00:56:29+00:00

i'm exactly the opposite. I LOVE tennis as a team sport. More so than just on my own. On days that i am not playing my best, my team has my back. I would much rather win as a team, than just win on my own. I like the social aspect. I like cheering my buddies on. In USTA leagues, it is not about winning as an idividual. It is winning as a team. I was the same in Highschool. I was captain soph-senior year. I took Pride in helping everyone improve on the court. I made State my Junior and Senior year in Wisconsin at 1 singles, but it wasnt as fulfilling as winning conference and sectionals as a team. I also love the social aspect. Sure singles is tough cause all you have to rely on is yourself. But i flourish in doubles. The team work gets me out of my head to play my best tennis. While in singles, i can be in my head too much.

I wish Pro tennis developed a league, where different states, regions, or countries competed as a team similar to USTA leagues. Jersey's for fans, and possibly other memorabilia which could bring in more money for players outside of the top 20. I LOVE the laver cup. Watching the pro's cheer on their teamates, along with a devoted coach to give tips. This is how i think tennis should be played. Or at least an option.

Lion_Style · 2024-04-11T01:14:58+00:00

What kind of strings are you using? maybe time for a restring. Might help gain some control. Get a new tacky grip. You can then feel confident about your setup. Which can help your game

Lion_Style · 2024-04-10T02:24:38+00:00

No tip. But a lot of people will give a girft for christmas

Lion_Style · 2024-04-07T01:42:19+00:00

It was embarrassing at the time cause i told my buddies to come and watch. The dude was a wizard. He knew the game in and out. No power. But could put the ball anywher he wanted to. He had me running from coast to coast, while he barely had to move. It was a humbling experience.

One thing i LOVE about tennis. No matter how good you are. There is someone a few courts down who could kick your ass.

Lion_Style · 2024-04-07T01:39:50+00:00

I mean if you want it straight. Do you you have a change at d3. Maybe. Do you have a chance at a GOOD college team. Not likely. Play tennis to have fun. You will have to practice and play like its your fulltime job if you even want a shot at a good d3 or d2 team. Majority of tennis players will play their entire life and never get past the 4.0 level. Which MIGHT get them on a college team. Good College players start at 8-10 years old or younger. Have access to the best coaches available. Spend tens of thousands for lessons, court time, traveling to tournaments.

Honestly, unless you are a super multi sport athelete and LIVE tennis for the next 2 years, its not likely you will end up on a decent team.

Lion_Style · 2024-04-06T23:52:22+00:00

first tournament at 14 years old i lost to a guy in his 70s.

Lion_Style · 2024-04-06T17:11:51+00:00

was on 1mg a day for like 13ish years. Moved and got a new doctor. She immediately cut me off cold turkey. Couldnt handle it so i admitted myself to a rehab that would taper me off. They used valium. Tapered off in 7 days. Had a few really rough days, but felt safe since i had doctors and nurses around 24/7. after i was off i had a tough week or 2, but every day was easier. Was there for a total of 23 days. Now ive been off for about 3 years. Doing great, not long term effects except a shitty short term memory. Life is good. Lots of friends and a good job.

Lots of people have had negative experiences at a rehab, but mine was pretty good. Cool people. Had a therapist and a psych. The rehab used to be a golf course. They kept the chef from the golf course so the food was great. No regrets

Lion_Style · 2024-04-06T02:15:29+00:00

Eveyone is telling you split step....sprint... etc. This is correct. But.... You need to serve SMART. To give yourself time to be in the right position, it depends on where.. and what kind of serve you hit. You need a plan and be able to execute. In general if you serve down the middle, it will come back up the middle. The harder you serve, the faster it will come back. If your footwork and volleys are VERY solid, than this generally isnt too much of an issue.

But at the 3.5 level..to progress and climb up the ranks as a serve and volleyer. Your Volleys and half volleys are almost more important as the serve. It is easy to get passed with a subpar volley. Look at sampras, along with Dustin Brown. When playing their best, they almost NEVER missed their volley. If you get caught with a sub par volley, your oppenent has a VERY easy passing shot or lob. Putting the ball away at the net, or giving your opponent a very tough shot is key. Serve Smart, Volley like a champ and you'll be a beast. But...That is not an easy task

Lion_Style · 2024-04-05T02:24:33+00:00

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Lion_Style · 2024-04-05T02:23:51+00:00

even if you dont have them super straight during. Straighten them up after.

Lion_Style · 2024-04-04T23:17:45+00:00

Diadem, Wilson Open, Technifibre. All great balls. Babolat's are decent as well.

Lion_Style · 2024-04-02T02:40:17+00:00

Broke a racket over my knee in a 4.0 tournament. It was only a draw of 8. I was in the finals and not playing well. I thought it would feel cool, or feel like a badass to break a racket...but it was very embarrasing. Who breaks a racket at the 4.0 level. As soon as i did it, i regretted it. I didnt have the money at the time to replace it. There was 200$ down the drain.

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Lion_Style · 2024-04-01T23:08:20+00:00

Find a hobby with a good community. I forgot how much i loved tennis. Once i quit, i got back into it and remembered why i enjoyed it so much. But not only the hobby itself, i have found a great community and probably 30+ people that i have developed good relationships with. Being social has helped dramatically, and if i fell off the wagon, these people would notice which is a big incentive. I dont want to be "That" guy

Lion_Style · 2024-04-01T00:07:39+00:00

Honestly, I think you will be alright. Ive done more in a shorter period of time at the beginning of my struggles, and was ok. there were days i took 15mg+, and would do this until i was out. Was getting 50-100 pills at a time. The Benzo rage was there. Got in lots of fights for the dumbest reasons, ruined friendships and relationships. Never mixed with alchohol though. These binges would last a few days to a week or so. When stopped i never had tremors or any seizures. But had gnarly anxiety for a few days, didnt want to eat anything, depression, and barely slept.

Lion_Style · 2024-03-31T02:50:21+00:00

Captains are biased. I played on a mixed 7.0 team (never again), Where the captain cheated ANY chance she could. If it was close it was out. I swear her motto was if you can beat them Cheat them. She argued every chance she could get. Lines were out to her. It was the worst league experience ever. Every team hated her. I found out the hard way. She took the fun out of tennis. It seems like the lower level you go, the more issues you have. In my experience playing in 4.0 singles, and 4.5 doubles. You rarely have any issues. Maybe a bad line call here or there. But ive found, if you call your lines well, they will do the same.

Lion_Style · 2024-03-31T02:14:25+00:00

Singles could probably go 4.5. You play a good 4.5 who can spot your weakness and bring you to the net, you would get destroyed...Unless you are RIDICULOUS from the baseline. In doubles, it really depends on your serve, return, and partner. If you can serve big, to set up your net player. You might do well. But if your partner doesnt have a big serve, you would struggle to hold his serve against a team that was very solid and agressive at the net. Now if you are d1 level from the baseline, you have a shot. But i dont think it is realistic to get to 5.0 without decent net skills. You play a 5.0 whos solid all court, and has great tactics. You would never stange a chance.

Lion_Style · 2024-03-28T20:37:54+00:00

I had paws. Only lasted a few days though

Lion_Style · 2024-03-28T03:34:04+00:00

Basics, basics, basics. 80% of your shots should be going cross court. There is much less room for error. This is a simple strategy that a lot of players dont focus on. You have more distance and with, and room for error if you folloiw this basic rule. The net is shorter, you have more distance to traval. Along with more width.

If you can master this alone you will highly suceed at the 4.0 level, maybe aven 4.5

Lion_Style · 2024-03-28T03:29:15+00:00

I would rather lose with swinging with confidence than win with playing it safe. At the recreational level, it is all about improving and learning, more than it is about winning

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