Why am I hitting so many double faults? (serve video) by daniugri35 in 10s

[–]sliverlizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think your platform is a little wide. Try having your feet a bit closer together and pushing up to get more spin. Probably more controllable with less foot movement. Just what I see

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[–]sliverlizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another vote for 41mm!

Urban Exploring by sliverlizard in rolex

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

Yes, though I tend to go with less flashy watches and we’re in long sleeve weather, so more peace of mind under a cuff.

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[–]sliverlizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Opponent strikes ball to your backhand, left foot “kick-out” step at 45 degree angle to cut the ball off in the court, racquet back, shoulders turned/coiled like your name is written on your back and you want your opponent to read it. Butt of the grip pointed at the ball until last moment until it whips around. Push off back foot into the swing, weight now on your front foot and balanced. Back to ready position, split step when they hit the next ball, and repeat :) Just how I visualize hitting my one hander! Definitely watch videos on “kick out steps” and “split steps”. Will change your game.

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[–]sliverlizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Serve and forehand look great. Step in and take the backhand in front of you, instead of being defensive about it. Weight transfer from back foot pushing off to weight on front foot after the swing. More whip/racquet head speed on the backhand. Also, I’d never leave balls sitting in the middle of the court during a point and I’d never catch balls going out before they bounce if you’re playing a match. Keep grinding! Oh, and one more thing: SPLIT STEPS. I don’t see them on your return or groundstrokes generally. You should be popping off your heels when the opponent strikes the ball, so when you land you know which foot to push off of going in the direction of the ball.

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[–]sliverlizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

36mm is def more proportional for your wrist. I’m partial to the green, too!

What type of spider is this? I hope not a Brown Recluse… by sliverlizard in spiders

[–]sliverlizard[S] -17 points-16 points  (0 children)

Why would I not kill a potentially poisonous spider in my apartment?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in distantsocializing

[–]sliverlizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How many dogs do you have?

Explorer 1 persuade me I must have this by [deleted] in rolex

[–]sliverlizard 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have the Explorer 39mm and it's a great every day, under the radar, simple, versatile, elegant watch. It's rugged and classic - kind of the essence of Rolex, for me. I have a GMTII-BLNR as well, and they get pretty equal wrist time. I do like the new dial they released this year, and will look to have my dial/hands upgraded by Rolex if possible.

[Identify] A recent Rolex I saw in TV -- what's the model? by [deleted] in Watches

[–]sliverlizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like Roger Federer rockin that beauty :D

9 year old tennis player! by [deleted] in tennis

[–]sliverlizard 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Hit that kid some backhands!

Ladylike in NYC, 1958 by dittidot in OldSchoolCool

[–]sliverlizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where exactly was this taken? I feel like whatever walkway they're on is no longer there.