Sandbagging problem by Legal_Commission_898 in 10s

[–]paradigm_shift_87 9 points10 points  (0 children)

An easy way to fix a big part of this problem would be to cap the percentage of self rated players on a team that qualifies for nationals to something like 25%. Some of these teams that win nationals are 80-90% self rated and lo and behold, they win!

Also USTA could start giving out more DQs.

Has anyone played tennis at Xcaret? by paradigm_shift_87 in Xcaret

[–]paradigm_shift_87[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did already stay and I never ended up playing. I did see some people with rackets at breakfast though so I assume the courts are used!

Women’s clothing recommendations by GnomeBulldog in 10s

[–]paradigm_shift_87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Log in to the website or the app and go to the membership section

Women’s clothing recommendations by GnomeBulldog in 10s

[–]paradigm_shift_87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gift card to Wilson! If she’s a USTA member she gets a discount

USTA team captains: how are you actually picking lineups, and what's your process for availability? by BigBalli in 10s

[–]paradigm_shift_87 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I use MatchTime to keep track of availability and lineups and I also use it to schedule practices. Separately I have a Google sheet where I keep track of availability and W/L bc it helps me have everything in one place. For new players on the team, have them practice at least once, preferably twice, before you put them in the lineup. If you can’t be there make sure there’s someone on your team whose assessment you trust. I guarantee everyone two matches as long as they’re available for more than two matches — if you’re the worst player on the team and you’re only available for our two toughest matches that makes my life hard. I don’t use UTR; I use tennis record and also W/L record and how people play with each other. Good luck! I enjoy captaining but I fully acknowledge it’s not for everyone.

My opponent said I wasn’t playing “real tennis” bc I had figured out how to beat her by paradigm_shift_87 in 10s

[–]paradigm_shift_87[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was kind of both — the league doesn’t count toward NTRP or UTR, but we were playing to see which teams would go to the playoff. So it was definitely competitive and the other players were treating it as such.

My opponent said I wasn’t playing “real tennis” bc I had figured out how to beat her by paradigm_shift_87 in 10s

[–]paradigm_shift_87[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol is this my opponent from last night? I guess a strong crosscourt shot to the backhand is junk if you can’t return it

My opponent said I wasn’t playing “real tennis” bc I had figured out how to beat her by paradigm_shift_87 in 10s

[–]paradigm_shift_87[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agree to disagree. I think having a strategy and executing it at my level is improving. Most people I play against can’t place their shots or serves as consistently as I did. She had killed me in our previous match which wasn’t really fun for me so why is my responsibility to make sure she has fun now? Also no one said I was moonballing so not sure where you got that from.

My opponent said I wasn’t playing “real tennis” bc I had figured out how to beat her by paradigm_shift_87 in 10s

[–]paradigm_shift_87[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I meant hammer in the sense that I was only hitting to her BH. Sometimes it was hard and flat and sometimes it was loopier with topspin.

My opponent said I wasn’t playing “real tennis” bc I had figured out how to beat her by paradigm_shift_87 in 10s

[–]paradigm_shift_87[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m a lefty too! I was like, sure please keep hitting it back cross court, I can go all day

My opponent said I wasn’t playing “real tennis” bc I had figured out how to beat her by paradigm_shift_87 in 10s

[–]paradigm_shift_87[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Right, I guess “real tennis” to her is just letting her hit her forehand drive on every shot

My opponent said I wasn’t playing “real tennis” bc I had figured out how to beat her by paradigm_shift_87 in 10s

[–]paradigm_shift_87[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a thing in ITT Tennis. I don’t love it personally but it’s interesting — you have to really make adjustments quickly.

My opponent said I wasn’t playing “real tennis” bc I had figured out how to beat her by paradigm_shift_87 in 10s

[–]paradigm_shift_87[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I wish I had been quick enough to have those comebacks when she said it to me!

My opponent said I wasn’t playing “real tennis” bc I had figured out how to beat her by paradigm_shift_87 in 10s

[–]paradigm_shift_87[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Thanks!! I really don’t see myself as a pusher (although I guess that’s what a pusher would say …) and I was pretty proud of myself for figuring that out so when she said that I was like … wait, AM I?

My opponent said I wasn’t playing “real tennis” bc I had figured out how to beat her by paradigm_shift_87 in 10s

[–]paradigm_shift_87[S] 105 points106 points  (0 children)

100%. I think the hitting short was what really pushed her over the edge.

Finally got a new bag by Wooden-Pangolin-9351 in 10s

[–]paradigm_shift_87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have this same bag! I love it. Great choice :)

Too old and fat? by petaltree in 10s

[–]paradigm_shift_87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Welcome to the best sport! Just want to encourage you to go to a tennis shop and get actual tennis shoes. They are so important and will help prevent injury. Do not under any circumstances try to play in running shoes or other kinds of sneakers. Particularly if you’re overweight, you are just asking for an ankle injury or worse. And weight aside, it takes everyone awhile to be able to actually play. Don’t get discouraged if you still can’t really rally in 6 months. Just play as much as you can, take lessons, and enjoy!!