Fed interview after losing the World Tour Finals: call for faster courts? Agree or disagree? - Tennisopolis : Tennis Social Network2024-03-29T04:58:21Zhttp://tennisopolis.com/forum/topics/fed-interview-after-losing-the-world-tour-finals-call-for-faster?x=1&id=1869403%3ATopic%3A979294&feed=yes&xn_auth=noFed is said to be doing plyo…tag:tennisopolis.com,2012-11-14:1869403:Comment:9799802012-11-14T23:14:06.282ZTim Praponghttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/TimPrapong
<p>Fed is said to be doing plyo stuff. Seen Nadal and Djoko use the bands.</p>
<p>Fed is said to be doing plyo stuff. Seen Nadal and Djoko use the bands.</p> Explosiveness is the key. Li…tag:tennisopolis.com,2012-11-14:1869403:Comment:9800462012-11-14T22:31:38.198ZJoe B. (BP, CA)http://tennisopolis.com/profile/JoeB
<p>Explosiveness is the key. Light weight and fast reps help in this area, and I've also found elastic band exercises to be of some benefit. Also, plyometrics, particularly on the legs, should reap tremendous rewards.</p>
<p>Explosiveness is the key. Light weight and fast reps help in this area, and I've also found elastic band exercises to be of some benefit. Also, plyometrics, particularly on the legs, should reap tremendous rewards.</p> Fed should write a letter: "D…tag:tennisopolis.com,2012-11-14:1869403:Comment:9798012012-11-14T21:10:21.997ZTim Praponghttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/TimPrapong
<p>Fed should write a letter: "Dear Richie (Gasquet), How do you hit those high ones? I'll give you all the Rolexes and <span>sls amg fast drive you want!"</span></p>
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<p>Fed should write a letter: "Dear Richie (Gasquet), How do you hit those high ones? I'll give you all the Rolexes and <span>sls amg fast drive you want!"</span></p>
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<p>Yeah Joe, when I was benching about 285 I needed to go light and less days working out and about a month or two later explosiveness game back to me. Then just stayed on a maintenance program.</p>
<p>Yeah Joe, when I was benching about 285 I needed to go light and less days working out and about a month or two later explosiveness game back to me. Then just stayed on a maintenance program.</p> Yeah, would be interesting to…tag:tennisopolis.com,2012-11-14:1869403:Comment:9798722012-11-14T20:59:39.883ZHal Wagnerhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/HalWagner
<p>Yeah, would be interesting to see, but most pros are creatures of habit and usually don't like to overhaul their game, unless your Andy Roddick. I actually thought Roger's BH looked great at times in London, but as a fellow one hander it's just a matter of time that those high BH's wear you down and his chip returns don't really help.</p>
<p>Yeah, would be interesting to see, but most pros are creatures of habit and usually don't like to overhaul their game, unless your Andy Roddick. I actually thought Roger's BH looked great at times in London, but as a fellow one hander it's just a matter of time that those high BH's wear you down and his chip returns don't really help.</p> Well, I still think Fed can t…tag:tennisopolis.com,2012-11-14:1869403:Comment:9799602012-11-14T18:52:35.426ZTim Praponghttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/TimPrapong
<p>Well, I still think Fed can tweak that backhand to have more drive. He has nothing to lose, since he has all the records and trophies already. Alot of his fans are tired of seeing him lose points on that side. Do it for himself, the fans, and the next few years. ;)</p>
<p>Well, I still think Fed can tweak that backhand to have more drive. He has nothing to lose, since he has all the records and trophies already. Alot of his fans are tired of seeing him lose points on that side. Do it for himself, the fans, and the next few years. ;)</p> In 2001, Wimbledon tore out a…tag:tennisopolis.com,2012-11-14:1869403:Comment:9798552012-11-14T18:49:21.588ZTim Praponghttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/TimPrapong
<p><span>In 2001, Wimbledon tore out all its courts and planted a new variety of groundcover. The new grass was 100% perennial rye; the old courts had been a mix of 70% rye and 30% creeping red fescue. The new lawn was more durable, and allowed Wimbledon's groundsmen to keep the soil underneath drier and firmer. A firmer surface causes the ball to bounce higher. A high bounce is anathema to the serve-and-volley player, who relies on approach shots skidding low through the court. What's more,…</span></p>
<p><span>In 2001, Wimbledon tore out all its courts and planted a new variety of groundcover. The new grass was 100% perennial rye; the old courts had been a mix of 70% rye and 30% creeping red fescue. The new lawn was more durable, and allowed Wimbledon's groundsmen to keep the soil underneath drier and firmer. A firmer surface causes the ball to bounce higher. A high bounce is anathema to the serve-and-volley player, who relies on approach shots skidding low through the court. What's more, rye, unlike fescue, grows in tufts that stand straight up; these tufts slow a tennis ball down as it lands.</span><span><br/><br/>Read more: <a href="http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1815724,00.html#ixzz2CDyI1gNH">http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1815724,00.html#ixzz2CDyI1gNH</a></span></p> Naw, they are already in plac…tag:tennisopolis.com,2012-11-14:1869403:Comment:9795132012-11-14T17:19:02.914ZHal Wagnerhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/HalWagner
<p>Naw, they are already in place. Next time they resurface Aussie Open little less grip, Wimbledon can be put back to old grass height, indoor carpet can be what ever they want. Keep the clay courts the same. It really is amazing how much a slight change in court speed and balls can change these guys games, remember French when no rain and dry and Soderling was rolling everyone, courts were fast and all the clay court boys were begging them to water them more.</p>
<p>Oh, and we need to…</p>
<p>Naw, they are already in place. Next time they resurface Aussie Open little less grip, Wimbledon can be put back to old grass height, indoor carpet can be what ever they want. Keep the clay courts the same. It really is amazing how much a slight change in court speed and balls can change these guys games, remember French when no rain and dry and Soderling was rolling everyone, courts were fast and all the clay court boys were begging them to water them more.</p>
<p>Oh, and we need to understand that Murray, Nadal, and Joko are three of the best returners and players of all-time(Murray not quite yet). Fed just needs to do what he does and look at his trophy case and realize he is the sickest, silkiest player ever, we all fall off some as we get older.</p> Yeah, I started two months ag…tag:tennisopolis.com,2012-11-14:1869403:Comment:9796662012-11-14T06:03:51.368ZTim Praponghttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/TimPrapong
<p>Yeah, I started two months ago. I feel so much better!</p>
<p>Yeah, I started two months ago. I feel so much better!</p> Well, I guess I am thinking F…tag:tennisopolis.com,2012-11-14:1869403:Comment:9796042012-11-14T05:58:28.146ZTim Praponghttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/TimPrapong
<p>Well, I guess I am thinking Fed serve against the great Djokovic return and the steady Murray return. Then there's Fed's backhand against the Djoko and Nadal forehands. Even Murray is starting to peck at the backhand. </p>
<p>It's gonna cost alot to construct all these courts. Should come out of Fed's wallet. lol</p>
<p>Well, I guess I am thinking Fed serve against the great Djokovic return and the steady Murray return. Then there's Fed's backhand against the Djoko and Nadal forehands. Even Murray is starting to peck at the backhand. </p>
<p>It's gonna cost alot to construct all these courts. Should come out of Fed's wallet. lol</p>