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Quirks, the pros have them, what do you do?

All the pros have little things that they do:  Rafa picks at his shorts, Roger fiddles with his hair (tucking it behind his ears, Nole bounces the ball a million times, Sharapova walks back to the back wall) all before they serve.  Rafa also runs out full throttle after the coin toss.  Some pros avoid the lines as they walk either back to serve or on their way to their chairs during odd game changes.  What is it that you do?  Have you noticed that you do anything? 

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Permalink Reply by M.G. on May 18, 2011 at 10:26am
I have to bounce the ball three times before I serve...not as good as djoker...hahaha
Permalink Reply by Mark T. on May 18, 2011 at 11:54am
Yes, I don't think any one bounces the ball as much as Djoker.  It is ridiculous.
Mike DongPermalink Reply by Mike Dong on May 18, 2011 at 11:58am
Ya, that drives me crazy.  I counted 10 bounces from Nole.  I'd lose my head if I ever had to played him.  I can just see myself rolling my eyes while he bounces the ball.  Personally, I bounce 3 times on my first serve, then twice on my second.  Next time just for fun I'm gonna bounce it like 20 times just to see what kind of reaction I get from my opponent lol
Permalink Reply by Mark T. on May 18, 2011 at 5:02pm
Truly, it is annoying.  I think I would end up yelling across the net or something.  For some reason he gets away with it.  You would think it would be some sort of a time code violation. 
Permalink Reply by Tim Prapong on May 18, 2011 at 2:06pm

Right before I do a big return to get a break point, I scrape my shoes like a bull steering to run forwards on first my left foot, then my right foot. I am letting myself know to bolt forwards into the return and put all my weight. I am letting my opponent know I am gonna blast his serve either down the line forehand, or inside out one hander on the deuce court. I get alot of double faults after awhile.

Sometimes, I laugh in the middle of my opponents shot when I know they can't retrieve it. It is a carefree laugh. Some people think it's funny. The other more serious ones don't like it though.

Permalink Reply by Mark T. on May 18, 2011 at 5:04pm
Too cool.  The laugh though.  I could see how the more serious would be somewhat offended.  It is like you just called em out.  I typically bounce the ball twice.  Unless it for some reason doesn't come right back into my hand.  Then I give it one more time.  (you know, if it hits an ant or a little pebble or something). 
Permalink Reply by Tim Prapong on May 18, 2011 at 5:09pm

Well, I'm just out to play for fun. I'm a light hearted guy for the most part. I only call opponents out if I think they are crass or cheating. I would not laugh during a tournament though. I'd probably be as quiet as Borg.

Wonder if the ants think you called them out for bouncing a felt boulder on their heads. lol

Permalink Reply by Mark T. on May 18, 2011 at 5:15pm
Too funny.  It is hilarious, where I play, there are tons of ants, and they are huge, not aggressive, but just all over the place.  We stomp as we play, just to make sure we are keeping the playing field level.  : )
Permalink Reply by Tim Prapong on May 18, 2011 at 5:28pm
Hate to think what Lendl would do with those ants. lol
Permalink Reply by Mark T. on May 19, 2011 at 11:19am
Have a field day, I would think.  It is funny how some pros are bugged by the bugs on the court and will flick them off, between points.

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