tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20104292.post5290999836957138608..comments2024-02-10T21:04:22.822-05:00Comments on The Familyhood Church: Why Do You Love Tennis?Kevin Knoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16788817477327510023noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20104292.post-53289714089326561922009-03-17T15:54:00.000-04:002009-03-17T15:54:00.000-04:00I use a Head Agassi Extreme and am switching to a ...I use a Head Agassi Extreme and am switching to a K Six.One 95 soon. <BR/><BR/>I did demo the K Six.One twice, it felt great, especially on returns and serves. Fits my game so perfectly I can't believe it. Great racquet! <BR/><BR/>Do you like the nSix.One? How does it compare to the K Six.One?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20104292.post-31070794053467630682009-03-16T23:31:00.000-04:002009-03-16T23:31:00.000-04:00Tough call on recommending a racket across the int...Tough call on recommending a racket across the internet! Not a chance!<BR/><BR/>I'll tell you this. I'm discovering the worth of a good slice - not the kind that has millions of rpm of backspin, but the kind that just drives flat with almost no spin. I'm just starting to use it heavily off the backhand wing, and I'm learning it off the forehand. I think it's going to give me a good change of pace against the heavy topspin hitters. <BR/><BR/>What's cool is that the same stroke is giving me a good foundation for a net game. I've been trying to build a volley for years, and it's never happened. I think it's not possible to volley convincingly without a good flat slice. I've been practicing my volley and my slice together, and find they're advancing at the same pace. It's very cool. <BR/><BR/>When I come to the net, I know I draw twice the errors from my opponent. The only problem is I need to not make twice the errors myself! If I can give them a ball on which they don't really want to hit that perfect winner, then take 75% of the court away from them by standing at the net, I can force them to try for too much and give me a free point. And if they hit it to me, all I have to do is give them another uncomfortable shot and let them take another stab at hitting an amazing shot. <BR/><BR/>I'm starting to get comfortable with that thinking. I'm not good at it yet, but I'm getting better. <BR/><BR/>I played my first tournament 1 1/2 years ago, and I've been learning just how bad I really am. I thought I might be edging above 4.5, but the fact is I'm probably a strongish 4.0. It's cool to find the truth about my game, though. <BR/><BR/>I'll tell you what I use, but I wish I'd demo'd some rackets. I have used the Wilson Pro-Staff since 1992. These days I use the nCode 6.1 (90 sq inches) strung to the max. It feels a lot like hitting with a sheet of plywood, and I like that. I feel like I can control what the ball is doing. <BR/><BR/>"Technical Tennis" will give you a real insight into what you want in a racket, and what you should not care about. There are a LOT of illusions out there, many of them held by very good tennis players. This book gives you the actual physics, and it's a blast to understand. <BR/><BR/>The ball is actually on the strings for like 4 inches total, and hundredths of a second. You simply cannot possibly react to the feel of the ball. Before your brain knows what the hit feels like, the ball is gone, so your stroke must be solid and direct every time. The book explains why. <BR/><BR/>The book also explains exactly how to calculate swing weight, and what a good swingweight for what you want to do should feel like. When you're done with the book, you'll know exactly what you are demo'ing for. But be sure to demo every racket you care about twice, because the first time you're just getting familiar. <BR/><BR/>Enjoy!Kevin Knoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16788817477327510023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20104292.post-49611359237603190232009-03-16T17:48:00.000-04:002009-03-16T17:48:00.000-04:00Hey Kevin,Thanks:) I'm a 4.0 level player, so I'm ...Hey Kevin,<BR/><BR/>Thanks:) I'm a 4.0 level player, so I'm pretty good but there's lots of room for improvement. Do you play competitively or just for fun? I play tournaments and stuff.<BR/><BR/>Can you recommend a good racquet for me? I'm an aggressive baseliner, but I'm also good at touch volleys. I want a racquet with very low or low power, please, 98 sq. in or smaller. Any recommendations would be great.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20104292.post-8963329449729793102009-03-15T22:01:00.000-04:002009-03-15T22:01:00.000-04:00Hey Sidd,Drop me a line if you ever want to talk a...Hey Sidd,<BR/><BR/>Drop me a line if you ever want to talk about mistakes to avoid and joys to embrace, or just to tell me about your latest match. I'd love to listen. <BR/><BR/>(I've changed my screen name to my real name, but it's still me.)Kevin Knoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16788817477327510023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20104292.post-18837467698603810942009-03-15T19:13:00.000-04:002009-03-15T19:13:00.000-04:00Oh... my.. god. I am so amazed by your description...Oh... my.. god. I am so amazed by your description. I feel exactly the same way and couldn't have said it better myself. I'm 14 and absolutely OBSESSED with tennis. It's my LIFE outside of school:)<BR/><BR/>That one serve or overhead smash will always make up for even the most horrible day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20104292.post-66025213188914374492007-04-14T05:38:00.000-04:002007-04-14T05:38:00.000-04:00I Love That You Love It!I Love That You Love It!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com